More on Intentional Drumming In this post, we will talk more about “intentional drumming”. The energy that we are going to connect to is the energy that directs our life via the stories we tell. There's many kinds of storytelling, stories from the past, cultural stories, personal stories, stories that carry a lot of power, [...]
Intentional Drumming Hi, this is Healingdrummer Toby Christensen and in this post I would like to talk to you about intentional drumming. One of the things that I've experienced as I've traveled around, particularly lately, is that there are a lot of amazing drum circles forming throughout the country. People drumming for peace, healing, community [...]
Drumming with Friends One of the things that I love to do when I'm home is to get together with my friends, breakout the drums and make some noise!Sometimes I play at home, and sometimes like the picture to your left I am involved in events here in Park City where I get the opportunity [...]
Toby Christensen: So, I'm here with Malidoma Somé, African Elder and Teacher. Malidoma, we've been hearing so much about this 2012 transition; we have all kinds of books being written on it. What are your feelings on this and what do you think is the significance on this time in history, from a tribal [...]
Arriving in a New City I was recently in Miami. It was one of the most enjoyable trips I've taken to a new territory in a very long time. The hospitality of my hosts, the quality of the people I met, were beyond compare. One of the most interesting people I met on this trip [...]
New Beginnings Video Series: Features thought-leaders, teachers and indigenous healers from all walks of life sharing thought provoking insights on topics shaping our world. According to the Mayan’s 2012 is not the end of the world, rather a pivotal transition leading us into a world of our own making and firmly installing us as [...]
As I travel throughout the country I run into many people who are in search of answers to important life questions. In helping them find what they are looking for from a reliable source it is imperative to know four critical things: Where can we access accurate information? Does this method we use to access [...]
The Drum has a place in the lives of many people throughout the world. It can manifest energy or represent gods. The Drum holds ancient energy, which beckons to the soul and calls for indigenous remembrance. The Menomini, Native American from Wisconsin, believe the Drum is a strong force in the world that should always [...]
By Hillary Johnson I remember back when anything exotic and luxurious had to be French. Spas had pink walls and Greek statues in alcoves and offered things Vichy and Parisienne: facials, massages, and whirlpool baths—the water flecked with glitter if you were at a really classy joint. These days, French manicures are about as exotic [...]
For most of us, sound is a constant part of our lives. Some sounds inspire or uplift us, such as listening to a great symphony or a powerful gospel hymn. Other sounds may create anxiety or discomfort, like the sound of someone yelling in anger, or the squeak of chalk on a blackboard. Sound also [...]
