About this Event
WOMEN FRIDAY'S CALABASH CIRCLE
Friday 22nd May
Eight Friday circles to create a space for women to connect with their rhythm and learn how to drum. If you like to join more than one circle contact directly to [email protected] for a discounted price.
3 W A T E R ▽ R H Y T H M
Step into an evening of rhythm, presence, and connection through the sacred sound of the Calabash.
This third circle opens the journey with the element of Water — inviting us to slow down and surrender, trust into the flow of life and reconnect with our natural rhythm. Through energizing practices of drumming, movement, breath, and voice, we come back into presence and into connection with ourselves and each other. Drumming supports grounding, embodiment, and a strong sense of collective rhythm.
The Calabash is a traditional instrument from West Africa, made from a natural gourd and played close to the ground. Its deep, earthy sound reverbarates into our womb and the lower back, releasing tension and allowing creative flow.
This is not about musical experience or performance. It is a welcoming space for all women — a space to explore rhythm in a simple, accessible, and embodied way.
Circle 3. Water Element
Fume Fume Rhythm from Ghana, West Africa
A trance inducing three beat rhythm from the Ga people in Ghana. Fume Fume is a rhythm the carry a vibrant yet flowing groove that naturally invites movement and body awareness. In this session we connect rhythm with the element of Water, allowing the body to soften into movement and flow.
In this session we explore:
• Three beat rhythmic patterns
• rhythm combined with fluid body movement
• breath and rhythmic flow
• connecting rhythm with emotional expression
What to expect
• Grounding meditation to arrive into the body
• Embody rhythm through movement and breath to release tension and activate breath and energy flow.
• Introduction to Calabash and basic rhythm patterns
• Clapping, stepping, and call & response
• Rhythm combined with voice and movement
• Deep relaxation and integration at the end
This circle is for you if you feel called to:
• reconnect with your body and presence
• feel more grounded and rooted
• explore rhythm in a supportive environment
• awaken your creative and feminine energy
• experience connection through rhythm and community
• Unlock joy, liberation and reclaim your power
No previous experience is needed.
What to bring
• Comfortable clothing (loose and easy to move in)
• Layers for warmth
• Water
• A cushion to sit on
Calabash instruments are provided.
Booking
This circle is part of an 8-week journey, but you are welcome to join this session individually. Different prices apply.
✨ If you feel the call, you are warmly welcome.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, 269A Archway Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 38.62 to GBP 49.46
