Shamans Drum training:

'The Shamans Drum' is not so much a course as an initiation. An initiation that takes you on a deep spiritual journey that draws you closer and closer to understanding your own heart, and that of your drum. Intuitively guided by Pete, a relationship begins to develop between yourself and your drum that culminates in a bond that, if nourished and taken care of, will last as long as you continue to drum.

It matters not whether you consider yourself an adept, or have very little experience or even any sense of rhythm. Preconceived ideas of what a drumming course will be are quickly shattered as Pete takes you to a place you may never have visited before. A sacred realm, one of realisation and awakening  as to what can be achieved between yourself and your drum. 

Grounded by his own deep personal connection to the Spirit of the Drum, Pete gently coaxes you to step over and beyond boundaries in your exploration of the relationship between yourself and this instrument, using a variety of techniques that are both fun and challenging.

The course, for me, was a life changing experience. I laughed, I cried, and now when I pick up my drum to play it, I notice there is a distinct dynamic between us, a new found quality that opens the way forward in my Shamanic practice. I am deeply grateful to Pete for having shared his knowledge, wisdom and talent with us...

Rachel Bell, Symondsbury, West Dorset.

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Shamans Drum training:

Words do not do justice to the experience of 'The Shamans Drum'. Wonderful, sacred, beautiful, longing, amazing, safe, held, awesome, spirit full. The weekend was very experimental and hands on, I felt energised, more connected and full of joy by the end of it. My drum has become my new friend and our relationship has only just begun. We spent time getting to know each other.

I cannot recommend this weekend highly enough, if you are practicing Shamanic work this in my opinion is a must!

Pete is incredible, his years of experience in percussion and Shamanic work are obvious straight away, a true Shaman, in direct contact with spirit. I now feel a deep connection with my drum and my work with the spirit of the drum has just begun. Plus the food was amazing too!

Rahima Carmichael 

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Shamans Drum training:

For someone who has only just started Shamanic Journeying within last 6 months, I found this weekend was such an amazing experience, actually life-changing for me. I walked into the venue with no idea of how this weekend was going to work out but with an open mind and willingness to learn. Through Pete's patience and professionalism I made a deep connection to my drum and spirit, his patience and commitment throughout the weekend was inspiring and I would whole heartedly recommend this workshop for anyone who has an interest in Shamanism.  
 
It was the perfect workshop for myself to get involved before I start my Shamanic Practitioners course next year. It has given me a confidence with my drum that I never expected to achieve in such a short period of time and that is down to Pete as a teacher, the amount that I learned was amazing, to the point that I didn't want it to end, the surroundings and venue were perfect.
 
I walked away more confident, more spiritual, with the words 'precision, precision, precision' in my mind. Thank you Pete from someone who will never forget this weekend, my inner has been touched deeply and now two weeks later I still feel amazing...

Geraldine Byrne

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Healing Session:

Being a therapist of eighteen years, I've also experienced many alternative modalities for myself, and to increase my knowledge so as to help others. Being highly acoustic, I was drawn to meeting Pete because of his passion for drums. Apart from the powerful and dynamic effect of his drumming (I've never heard anything like it before) the insights and information he gave me at the end of the session were so poignant and accurate. 
For several days following the experience, life felt completely magical. I feel I've been taken to a much deeper clarity and awareness.

Erica Yonge, Acupuncturist

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Shamans Drum training:

For a weekend My partner and I were part of a family, so lovely was the welcome. Pete and Chetna, opened themselves to us, and we were drawn into the magical world of the drum. Into its sacred union and communion with us; where the heartbeat of the earth echoed our own. Each step into the relationship patiently crafted to draw us deeper and deeper towards a rhythm that was us, was the drum - so that in the end the two heartbeats became as one, and the communion was complete.

Pete's skill as a drummer and healer is exquisite, yet totally without ego.  He shares a most amazing talent without pretense of being 'the best', yet one cannot come away without thinking that in his field he quite possibly is. Thank you for an experience that will stay with me..

Kim McMuldrow

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Healing Session:

My healing session with Pete was intense and moving - very powerful. I have not experienced anything like this before, and did not have any particular expectations, but the results have been extraordinary. I have a chronic condition which means that I am tired much of the time - my husband, who has no interest in 'alternative' methods, has been amazed at how much more energy I have had;  he can find no other reason for this improvement. I am very grateful. As it happens, my blood test results since the session have improved also - my specialist at the Royal Free Hospital in London was pleased - but I thought it best not to share this with him!

Kayla Justice

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What I have to say about this weekend is really very simple. It is utterly brilliant! To put into precise words what the experience was like is much harder: It was a deepening, an opening, a surrendering, a revelation and a becoming. It was profound... I was inspired by the exceptional example Pete sets, both as a teacher and practitioner. I returned home with the confidence to further develop my connection with my drum. 

To anyone thinking about it, I would say... Stop thinking right now - go and do this workshop... It is a precious and beautiful gift from spirit, brought to us by Pete and Chetna with so much love, respect, humility and warmth. It is a truly divine experience.. I am better for it!

Sui Anukka

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Audio Recordings:

I enjoy the 'Fire and Flute' CD tremendously! It is an excellent CD for setting tone and sacred space as well as an alternate for shamanic drumming.
It is a regular play in my morning when I am getting started. I will also be using it to help create space for my shamanic practice.

Thank you again,
Jerome Salyers

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Audio Recordings:

Your CDs are wonderful for journeying. I used 'Fire and Flute' in a movement workshop recently. It created a rich and evocative holding space and people loved it!

Karen Smith

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Pete Bengry knows how to use sound to change energy patterns and to heal.  Using drums, rattles, bells and other percussion instruments, he creates powerful sacred sounds that reach deep into the soul.  By using his own voice Pete has the ability to produce sounds of nature that carry one into the primal balance of the natural world where the deepest healing happens. The sound vibrations Pete creates while he is merged with Spirit, touch and heal both body and soul.

Biographical Information:
Mimi Young, MTS, MA,  a licensed, retired counselor in New Mexico, USA also has a Masters degree in Theology and  extensive training and experience in spiritual development. Currently she is in private practice as a shamanic teacher and healer in New Mexico. She is trained by the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and Sandra Ingerman, as well as by Native people, and is a member of the Society for Shamanic Practitioners.

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Shamans Drum training:

This workshop feels like a true initiation into shamanic drumming. Although I had already learned to journey into non-ordinary realities using a drum before this event and even though I had constructed my drum with my hands  and developed an emotional relationship with the object, it was only thanks to Pete and Chetna that I was able to discover the soul and the Spirit of my Drum.

Pete showed us how to truly make a powerful ally of the drum, how to use our bodies as to release the right sound in  the decisive moment - and how to let the drum sing to deliver the message. Undoubtedly, there was a time after this workshop from which I returned transformed, probably being a better person than before...

Michel Branertos, Druid from the Order of Ovates, Bards and Druids, Belgium

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Shamans Drum training:

My days spent with you on 'Spirit of the Drum' were incredible, I did not think it was possible to learn and experience so much in such little time.  My connection with the drum has since improved so much and has therefore helped me in my Shamanic work, I found that the Tuvan Drum healing method we were taught particularly helpful and useful. I would also like to thank you for being so caring, attentive and approachable in all your teaching and I would highly recommend you to anyone who wants to further their connection to the spirit of the drum and in your words: 
'May the beat of the earth forever beat in your heart'.

With love and respect
Rosemary O'Toole

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Shamans Drum training:

Pete and Chetna are gifted & inspiring teachers. They are also down-to-earth, genuine, caring and fun. I can’t believe how much we learned in one weekend. I had very little skill or spiritual connection with my drum before their weekend course, and now I have the confidence to give drum healing sessions to clients. I highly recommend their courses.

Sue Holmes, Fire Horse Feng Shui

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