The Gift of the Didgeridoo
The Didgeridoo has changes my life in so many ways! This instrument has taught me about the connectedness to all life and many other lessons. Essentially, the didgeridoo represents the full circle of life. Traditionally, the didgeridoo is made from a hallowed out eucalyptus tree (plant realm), termites (insect/animal realm) hallow out the tree and then the aborigine (human realm) takes the hallowed out branch and strips off the bark and may paint the soon to be instrument with dreamtime symbols that represent stories and totem animals of that particular person and/or their clan. They may also apply beeswax to create a mouthpiece for the didgeridoo. In order to keep the sound of the didgeridoo going you utilize a technique called circular breathing (spirit realm). I believe that our breath represents the spirit that lives within our physical being and it is the spark of the divine that animates us. Therefore this amazing instrument/gift involves the plant, animal, human and spirit realms creating and tapping into the full circle of life. The didgeridoo is a conduit or bridge between worlds. I will be writing several other blog posted about my personal journey with the didgeridoo and about the Dreamtime Myths of the Aboriginal culture. The Aboriginal culture is a beautiful example of indigenous wisdom; they live in harmony and balance with all aspects of life. They consciously live in both the seen (physical) and unseen (spiritual/metaphysical) worlds simultaneously. They have not forgotten the importance of ceremony, ritual and reverence for their ancestors, spirit beings and all of the species living upon this earth.
On-line registration now available click here to register!
Two Sundays, March 14th & March 21st, 2-4PM at H2O Holistic Health Options
Cost: $150 investment; includes 4 hours of instruction, modern didgeridoo, travel bag and introductory CD. No prior musical experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required to ensure a didgeridoo is available. Please call Lisa Byrne at 970-375-7794.
Didgeridoo Workshop: Connect to the Ancient Healing Frequencies of the Didgeridoo
The Didgeridoo is considered one of the oldest wind instruments on the planet and has been played by the Aborigines of Australia for thousands of years. Explore the sacred sound current; forge a deeper connection to your Higher Self and the Divine through the breath and vibrations of the Didgeridoo. Playing the Didgeridoo assists us in accessing other states of consciousness, improves our health, enhances creativity, increases intuition and is a conduit for meditation and prayer.
The deep repetitive drones and the harmonic resonance of the Didgeridoo allow the body’s innate wisdom to create a state of relaxation enhancing the overall well-being of the body, mind & spirit. According to a recent study by the British Medical Association an additional benefit of playing the Didgeridoo maybe a decrease in snoring and improvement of sleep apnea.
