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Mindfulness and wellbeing workshops

Mindfulness and wellbeing sessions offer students a calm space to slow down, breathe and reconnect.

These workshops use simple musical tools and mindfulness activities to help children feel settled and present.
The steady pulse of African drumming is especially grounding – the rhythms are repetitive, easy to follow, and naturally draw students into focus.
It’s a practical way to support attention, emotional balance and a sense of ease during the school day.

Mindfulness & Wellbeing Drumming Sessions

These sessions help students slow down, reconnect and find their focus through group drumming, team-building, meditation, singing and storytelling. They can run as a single workshop or be built into a broader wellbeing program.

African drumming works especially well in this setting. The steady pulse gives students something simple to follow, helping them settle into the moment and feel more present.

Our sessions will:
Relieve stress and focus the mind.
Focus on cooperation and teamwork.
Rebuild confidence and creativity.

As always, we’re happy to adapt the workshop to suit your group and goals.

Happy kids drumming with djembes

Mindfulness & Wellbeing: workshop overview

Child and adult drumming together during a mindfulness and wellbeing workshop.

What’s in the Session

Each session brings together a mix of drumming, team-building, meditation, singing and storytelling. Activities are gentle, interactive and designed to help students reconnect and work together in a calm, supportive setting.
Sessions can run as a one-off workshop or form part of a longer wellbeing program.

Workshop benefits

Students improve teamwork, emotional regulation, and creative expression.
The steady pulse of drumming is a powerful tool for focus, while group activities strengthen cooperation and confidence.
These mindfulness & wellbeing workshops create a supportive space where students can reset, feel grounded, and enjoy learning together.

How It Works

We supply all instruments and materials. Facilitators bring a calm, steady approach so students feel comfortable joining in at their own pace.
Workshops are flexible for kinders, primary and secondary level students, and can be adapted for different group sizes and classroom needs.
We’re also happy to tailor the session to suit your school’s goals.

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FAQs

What does a mindfulness and wellbeing drumming session involve?

These sessions focus on reconnecting students through group connection, meditation, singing and storytelling.
Our facilitators incorporate interactive drumming, movement and music to build confidence, cultural awareness and social connection

Yes. Our sessions cover kinders, primary and secondary levels, and can be adapted for smaller groups, large classes, mixed-age settings or students with additional learning needs.
We’re happy to tailor rhythms and activities to suit your group’s pace and needs.

We bring everything needed: hand-drums, percussion, and facilitator gear.
After your workshop, you can explore options to continue mind-body rhythm work in class with our tailored instrument packs.

Studies show that group drumming can support focus, mood, and social connection in young people. One well-known study found that weekly drumming sessions helped reduce anxiety and lifted participants’ sense of resilience and overall wellbeing.
Drumming helps students settle because the steady pulse gives them something clear and predictable to follow. Playing together also encourages listening, cooperation and a sense of belonging – key ingredients for calm, confident classrooms.
The physical movement, the sound vibrations, and the shared experience all work together to create a grounding effect that’s hard to find in other activities.

Reference: Fancourt, D., & Perkins, R. (2016). “Effects of Group Drumming Interventions on Anxiety, Depression, Social Resilience and Inflammatory Immune Response.” PLOS ONE, 11(3): e0151136.

School staff member smiling while playing a djembe during a wellbeing drumming session.
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