# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Percussive Healing - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: ?? The Art of Percussive Healing Finding Rhythm in The Forest What happens when rhythm meets nature? For thousands of years, cultures around the world have used drums and rhythm as medicine. The steady pulse of percussion mirrors the rhythm of the human heart, helping the nervous system settle, the mind quiet, and the body return to balance. When we drum together, something extraordinary happens. The vibrational frequencies of percussion move through the body like waves, helping to release tension, stimulate circulation, and shift stagnant energy. In Eastern medicine we describe this as moving Qi—the life-force energy that flows through the body’s energetic pathways. Rhythm can entrain the brain, calm the stress response, and open space for creativity, joy, and connection. And when this experience happens in the forest, surrounded by trees and fresh mountain air, the effects are even more profound. ⸻ Join us July 11 for a day of rhythm, nature, and play Held in the beautiful pine forest at La Foret in Black Forest, Colorado Springs, this immersive gathering invites you to experience the healing power of sound, vibration, and community. Your day will include: ? LIVE MUSIC by the fire with Medicine Music Project ? Immersive Sound Bath with John ThunderHeart ? The Art of Drumming Workshop led by professional hand drummers ? Create your own drum or didgeridoo with Melissa & John ? Qi Gong with Russ to move and balance your Qi ? Special Workshop with Molly Atkins Molly Adkins Takeuta Vocal Method Workshop The Takeuta™ Vocal Method Ancient Voice, Modern Regulation Introductory workshop The Takeuta™ Vocal Method is a structured training in embodied vocal technique for nervous system regulation. Rooted in traditional vocal techniques and informed by modern vocal science, this method teaches you how to cultivate a naturally vibrant, grounded voice — not for performance, but for stability, resonance, and healing presence. Through breath alignment, posture refinement, and precise vocal placement, you will learn how to produce a steady, resonant tone without strain. This training develops a voice that reflects physiological safety — regulated, supported, and responsive — rather than effortful or performative sound. **Rooted in Molly’s 40 years of vocal training — including 11 years living in Japan studying traditional Japanese folk song — and grounded in her background in world music and sound healing, Takeuta™ bridges ancient vocal tradition with modern nervous system awareness. The name Takeuta, meaning “bamboo song,” was given to her by her Japanese traditional folk song and reflects the structural foundation of the method: bamboo is strong yet hollow, allowing air to move through with clarity and minimal resistance. Likewise, the Takeuta™ Vocal Method trains the body to become an aligned, unobstructed channel through which breath transforms into a steady, resonant tone. This training develops a naturally vibrant, regulated voice through breath alignment, embodiment, and tonal precision — not classical performance technique or stylistic refinement. Students cultivate a grounded, living voice that supports personal regulation and therapeutic presence, allowing sound to arise with steadiness, warmth, and integrity. Enjoy a blissful day ! ? Forest Bathing among the towering pines ? Archery and playful outdoor experiences ? Delicious dinner in the forest ✨ Local vendors Throughout the day we’ll explore rhythm, breath, and movement as tools for energy flow, nervous system balance, and deep connection. We’ll close the evening with a community drum circle around the fire, where the forest becomes our temple and rhythm becomes our guide. No musical experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity, your heart, and your willingness to play, explore, and reconnect with the rhythm of life. ⸻ Tickets ? Early Bird – $99 (first 12 seats) ? General Admission – $149 ? VIP Drum Builder – $199 Includes make-and-take drum or didgeridoo ✨ Limited to 40 participants Payment plans available. ⸻ Step into the forest. Feel the rhythm. Let the vibration move your Qi. Payment Link : https://connect.intuit.com/pay/HealingWheelHolisticLlc/scs-v1-64e98641543745029f0808d5c1e2cb65932fd14c3f244facb8a984e0882b43676ffcd8a7501145a7810a30632fd20752?locale=EN_US - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/black-forest/the-art-of-percussive-healing/200029926904053 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, music, live-music, sports, entertainment, health-wellness, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 66 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Black Forest - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: La Foret Conference & Retreat Center - **lat**: 39.012648269659 - **long**: -104.71249580383 - **full address**: La Foret Conference & Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road,Black Forest, Colorado, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Percussive Healing - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4ae844441642c3bc8b963fa605e83b9c8ffeff580c2184e0ca10e82af563c23d-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc2e3216-gmir?v=1783700817 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Percussive Healing being held? - **A:** The Art of Percussive Healing takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road,Black Forest, Colorado, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Percussive Healing ? - **A:** The Art of Percussive Healing is organized by Melissa Stonehill Caiyem. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art of Percussive Healing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Black Forest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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