Author: Ash, Steven

The pulse of a drum will connect you with your bones, your heartbeat, yournatural rhythm. Guided by a writer who grew up and studied on Native Americanreservations, join those throughout the world--from Siberia to South America,Australia to Africa--who venerate the drum for its healing and celebratorypowers. Through painting, cleansing, blessing, smudging, dedicating, chanting,and performing, you'll find your own special beat, transforming the drum into amedicine tool and friend that brings joy and emotional rewards. Become one withan instrument that you buy or make yourself, and deepen your ever-growingrelationship with the spiritual dimension. Draw on the knowledge of NativeAmerican and other cultures to drum away fear, purify, establish a sacred space,and reach into areas of the consciousness that would otherwise be inaccessible.Extra special bonus: a CD to learn from and enjoy, with more than a hour's worthof music for a Sacred Directions ceremony, clearing space, medicine and healing,meditation, trance, group playing, and more!