Can drumming relieve stress & cure diseases?

By Chris Barton | March 18, 2009

The healing power of djembe drums has been thrown around often recently. In this short article I will discuss this idea of healing, and express my opinion, as a Christianto this idea.

Therapeutic: Looking for therapy? Consider playing the djembe drum! I’ve found peace when drumming along with Christian worship songs. If you were to join a music group or a drum circle you could find that being part of something bigger than yourself can bring you a lift. If you just focus on yourself all the time it’s possible to navel gaze in guilt. For this reason alone I recommend playing the djembe.

Eliminate stress: According to recent medical research, stress is connected to 98% of all diseases. Recent studies show that drumming along with your heartbeat for 15 minutes alters brainwave patterns, actually increasing alpha waves and radically reduces stress. So drumming can actually contribute to better health! Perhaps it’s the banging (it always helps to hit somethiing!), it may be the repetitive rhythms helping you to relax and get in the groove of the music. Either way, playing the djembe really does help reduce stress. African instruments lend themselves to playing in bands. Each person in the band finding their niche, their place – brings security, improves self esteem, and leads to friendship – everyone needs friends!

Traditional African Religions: The drum has been used as an integral part of traditional religious ceremonies in Africa for many many years. In Nigeria the “Talking Drum” was used in communication as well as ceremonies. The djembe drums have been used in shamanistic ceremonies. Often used in shamanistic ceremonies, the djembe is known as the “healing drum”. I know it is possible with the traditional African religions to see healings taking place, I don’t deny that, but I would advise seeking Jesus for your healing.Many people are quite happy to “pick and mix” spirituality, and mix a bit of Christianity with a bit of traditional African religion, with a bit of the latest spiritual craze. I am not one of those people. Personally, I follow Jesus and wouldn’t open my soul to other spirits. I feel like the spirit of Jesus (Holy Spirit) is pure, is God, and is trustworthy.

Christian Healing: I am a follower of Jesus. I believe He is God, and has the power to heal. I’ve seen the power of prayer, and Jesus healing all kinds of sicknesses and deformaties. I am interested to see how music and playing the djembe puts us in the right mindset, and more open to the Holy Spirit to move and bring healing. Certainly when in Christian worship services I’ve felt the closest to God, and felt His presence, almost tangible, when worshipping through music. When I close my eyes and play my djembe, focussing on Jesus, I feel close to Him. Spiritual, mental and physical healing are found in Jesus. I believe He is the only one who can bring true healing which comes out of prayer and relationship with Him. Next time you play your djembe ask Jesus to make himself real to you and see for yourself!

Drumming can contribute to your well being and scientifically shown to reduce stress levels. However, I would caution against putting your trust in playing the djembe to bring complete healing. You can find real healing only in Jesus.

Chris Barton is a musician sellingfantastic Djembe Drums, which are all Fairtrade products. FREE DELIVERY on all djembe drums from Musical Instruments Percussion .

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