Drumming is more than music – it’s movement, mindfulness, and medicine for the body and brain. In this upbeat and engaging session, you’ll explore how rhythm-based activities can enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing, particularly for older adults.
You’ll discover how drumming can serve as a powerful tool for improving cardiovascular health, building strength, sharpening cognitive function, and fostering creativity and social connection. Learn how to integrate drumming into one-on-one sessions, group classes, and senior-focused programmes in ways that are fun, inclusive, and effective.
Whether you’re new to drumming or already tapping into its potential, you’ll walk away inspired to incorporate this primal practice into your movement toolkit.
Learning Outcomes:
– Understand the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of drumming as a form of exercise.
– Learn practical ways to integrate drumming and percussion-based activities into senior exercise sessions.
– Gain a selection of accessible and engaging drumming patterns to support clients’ cognitive and physical wellbeing.
