Music therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals such as reducing stress, improving mood and self-expression. It is an evidence-based therapy well-established in the health community. Music therapy experiences may include listening, singing, playing instruments, or composing music. Musical skills or talents are not required to participate.

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Research in Music Therapy supports its effectiveness in addressing every area of human experience: Psychological, Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Cognitive and Social.

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A short list of benefits includes:

• Lowering blood pressure

• Improving memory

• Enhanced communication and social skills through experiencing music with others

• Self-reflection. Observing your thoughts and emotions

• Reducing muscle tension

• Self-regulation. Developing healthy coping skills to manage your thoughts and emotions

• Increasing motivation

• Managing pain

• Increasing joy

As a group musical process, TaKeTiNa uses rhythm to develop human potential. It is a musical, meditative group process for people who enjoy music and want to develop personally as well as those who want to develop their awareness of rhythm. It is an effective tool in music education, and musicians and non-musicians of all levels can benefit from the process.

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TaKeTiNa is a unique process of powerfully activating human and musical potential through rhythm. It is a path in which musical learning always goes hand in hand with personal development. The practice of TaKeTiNa Exercises are a powerful tool for developing left-right independence and coordination. As recent TaKeTiNa research shows, these exercises trigger an intense networking between the two brain hemispheres as well as significant activation of the vagus nerve. 

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In this process, the simultaneity of stabilization and destabilization creates a field disturbance that allows participants to repeatedly fall out of, and then fall back into rhythm.  Participants are guided into the experience of rhythm archetypes, rhythmic images anchored deep in human consciousness, and the support of the group allows the individual participant to go into his or her own process, while building deep musical and personal trust.

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TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process - is offered in open workshops, used in university music departments, clinics and therapeutic practices, in drama schools and pain therapy, and in the corporate sector.

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For more in-depth information about TaKeTiNa and workshops with the founder, Reinhard Flatischler,visit the TaKeTiNa Institute at www.taketina.com 

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HealthRhythms® Group Empowerment Drumming - is a fun, evidence-based whole person strategy which promotes socialization and ensures a healthy non-strenuous workout. On a deeper level it builds bridges while fostering nurturing, support, camaraderie, self-respect and respect for others. It is not really about drumming, but uses the drum as a tool for communication and personal expression. This system can be integrated as a therapeutic strategy in group counseling sessions, support groups, rehabilitation centers, schools, hospitals, aging facilities and more.