Drum circles are becoming more and more popular, and some participants say that they are
_. These participants say that group drumming helps lower _ and relieve tension.
Drum circles can be small or large, indoors or outdoors. Any kind of drum or percussion instrument can be used. Basically, the idea is that anyone can join in creating communal
_. You don't need to be a drummer, or even a _. You just need to let go, and let out what's inside.
Drumming has been used in _ and celebrations for thousands of years. The earliest known examples might be from Asia and Africa. Drum circles were used with returned World War II veterans in the U.S.
Drum circles have been introduced at corporate retreats, in work with war veterans, in hospitals, in churches and at New Age gatherings, and in schools and gyms. Although participants at drum circles don't use prepared music or memorized rhythms, most drum circles have facilitators who _ the group. At present, drum circles usually attract more women than men.