20 Ways To Explore Rhythm
How do you explore rhythm?
Your rhythm is the unique expression of yourself. It is a part of your being that feels free, comfortable, familiar, and completely at ease. Being in your rhythm allows you to move through your day and through life in a sacred flow. Everything starts aligning as and the mysteries of life start to unfold before your eyes. When you’re in your true rhythm difficult tasks become easier and challenges you encounter don’t seem as daunting.
Everyone explores their own rhythm differently. What aligns with one person might not connect with another. However, the beauty of this is that when people join together, their rhythms merge and expand into symbiotic cadences. This blending creates fuller and more dynamic rhythms, which in turn creates movement. This is where the dance begins!
I’ve been fascinated with the study of rhythm and have explored its connection in so many facets of life. I wanted to share a few of the ways I’ve explored and experienced rhythm, knowing that there is more to be added to this list. I invite others to share their own expressions and understanding of rhythm in the comments below.
1
Play The Drums
Any drum will work, you just need to be able to feel the beat!
2
Dance
Get your body moving. Dance to your favorite song and feel the groove.
3
Sing
Use your voice and find your flow through singing. Don't worry if you don't think you can sing.
4
Move Your Body
Any drum will work, you just need to be able to feel the beat!
5
Breath Work
Get your body moving. Dance to your favorite song and feel the groove.
6
Meditate
Sometimes I enjoy meditating while drumming to allow my mind to focus on a steady beat and not wander as much.
7
Play An Instrument
Other instruments besides the drums are great for learning about rhythm!
8
Be In Nature
Spend time outside and notice the environment around you. Pay attention to how it changes throughout the seasons.
9
Listen To Music
Every song has its own rhythm!
10
Cook
Make a meal and be as mindful as you can about each step of the recipe.
11
Your Body
Tune into your body and listen to what it tells you.
12
Your Routines
Pay attention to the natural cycles and routines you create for yourself.
13
Water
Spend time near natural bodies of water and watch how the water moves and flows.
14
Plants
Work with plants, especially ones in the wild. Foraging and learning about plant medicine is great place to start!
15
Animals
Observe animals, especially ones in the wild and notice their habits and how they live throughout the year.
16
Garden
Plant you own food or volunteer at a local farm and tune into how the food changes with the seasons.
17
The Moon
Observe the moon and it's lunar cycles!
18
The Sun
Watch the sun rise and set and recognize the magic!
19
The Seasons
There is a rhythm within the changing seasons. Observe how you change with them.
20
Your Heart
Feel your heart beat and the rhythm within!
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Comment below with other ideas to add to this list!
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