On Saturday after a music therapy session with a group of Alzheimer’s residents, I could feel the love in the air~ As I drove home, I caught myself combining a heartbeat with affirmations.
Affirmations are statements made in the present tense that describe something positive about your self. When you use them in simple repetition over a simple rhythm, they become mantras in active meditation. It’s great for quieting your mind, enhancing your mood, and transforming your spirit.
Hope you can feel the self-care and love in the air, too =) Enjoy!
What a fun idea! I think it is perfect for a wellness group. Please be sure & let us know how it worked.
I’ll keep ya posted!
Wow….there must be something in the air!! Kim and I were having a conversation about this EXACT thing (matching heartbeats with affirmations) for some of our wellness clients this week. Talk about synchronicity!! Great video – love the rhythmic pattern you paired with the statements. Definitely going to be utilizing this!!
Very cool, Megan! Always looking forward to your Wellness Wednesday posts!
Beautiful, Kat! Going to try this (with a few modifications) with one of my groups today!
Oh that’s great! Modifications are a must =) Best wishes for you and your groups today!
This is a great post! I def. plan on using this for a wellness group I have coming up
:) Thank you!!
Hi Rachel, Thanks for checking it out. Best wishes for a successful wellness group!
LOVE it!
This can be applicable to so many people. I immediately think of my friends with autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities. I think it would help them as they deal with frustrations during their day, and also help them be confident in their daily interactions. Keep up the great work, Kat!
Thanks Anita – I agree. Affirmations are very versatile. Thanks for checking it out!
Hi Kat! Lovely, really. This is something I would use not only in traditional MT sessions, but also as either an induction or post-session experience when guiding clients in the Bonny method. “I am… I am… I am…” – this is powerful in and of itself, even without the affirmation attached. The affirmations are so personal, and really nice.
Are you familiar with Jim Borling’s Conscious Drumming methods? If not, check it out in Bill Matney’s “Tataku”. Definitely related to what you are doing here.
Thanks for making the connection, Julie! Definitely related to the vid here! I have experienced a few Conscious Drumming circles with the talking stick and everything. Truly powerful~
I love this video, Kat. This is actually the second time I’ve been back to hear it! Sometimes I find myself singing “I am….I am…I am….” in my head during the day. Thanks for sharing this.
Aw how cool! Thanks for checking it out… again, Amy!
This could make a great extension for some of my students on the spectrum. At the beginning of many music sessions we use Kodaly hand signs to sing hello and to identify how we “are” today, referring to a poster of feeling words/expressions on the board, if needed. I will make a similar poster for affirmation words (with some blanks for improv!), try it out, and let you know how it goes! :^)
That’s so great to read about how you can use this, CJ. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted!
Hi Kat!
Thank you for your new idea and view at the music treatment! After looking your video I thought: hmm… last days I was really so sad. I didn’t want to do anything with really enthusiasm but…. some times i approached to the piano and started playing for one hour or more. I was at the another world in that time. Was what that? Music therapy for music instructor? I noticed a long time ago when I’m not so happy or hold something difficult in my mind I play much better, i can feel the world around more sharply, so…. I’m treating myself in those moments? Very interesting because a long time ago, since my childhood, I didn’t know anything about music therapy but I intuitive helped myself through music.
Thank you again Kat, you force to think!
Thanks for sharing your insights, Kay. Best wishes for your continual evolution. Warm wishes to you, Kat