Reconnect with Rhythm: A Drumming Experience

Nicole Merat

1:45 pm

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3:00 pm

Reconnect with Rhythm: A Drumming Experience

with Nicole Merat & guest Sound Practitioner Regina Szyszkiewicz

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Recognize, reconnect, and realign with your natural, inner rhythm through the power of sound.
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Join Nicole Merat & guest Regina Szyszkiewicz for a different kind of drum circle. This 75 min workshop is a creative exploration of community in rhythm, combining theme and structured play techniques with opportunity for individual expression as a means of cultivating both inner and collective coherence. Hands-on play with a variety of rhythm instruments including frame drums, rattles, and shakers will be part of this offering and is always optional, as is being a passive receiver. Whether you are new to working with rhythm or are looking to deepen your current connection in a community setting, we welcome All.

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Workshop Structure:

Welcome, introductions and theme share
Opening meditation
Drumming tutorial + group play*
Intuitive play*
Closing meditation
Optional community connection time (tea will be provided)

*Playing an instrument is always optional, but encouraged.

**If you have a personal drum, rattle, or shaker you'd like to use, feel free to bring it.

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Community Agreements (We ask that all participants commit to honoring the following):

Respect each other and the instruments
Do not play an instrument that is not yours without prior permission
Practice listening first, speaking second
Understand that emotions can arise in this work - please consider this and be mindful of yourself and others

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Date: Sunday, November 15, 1:45-3pm

Investment: $50
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All pricing is non-refundable/non-transferable.

Cushions will be provided for sitting. No mat required.
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‍Limited to 10 people, minimum of 5.

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About Nicole:

Nicole Merat is a teacher, actress, and sound bath practitioner in addition to her role as Studio Director at MindBodyHum in Seattle, WA. Her studio offerings include vinyasa, restorative, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, sound baths, and good conversation. Some of her teachers include Leah Adams, Jodi Boone, Tina Templeman, Michel Spruance, Scott Francis, and The Sound Healing Academy.

Nicole began working with sound in an intentional way in 2020 and has since developed an appreciation for vibration as a holistic method of therapeutic rest and recovery. By learning to listen, let go, and let flow, she has found greater peace in this ever stimulating world and within her own heart. As a Creative, Nicole believes that sound is yet another form of expression, a language and an art. With curiosity, intuition, and a willingness to play, sound illuminates the artist within.

Nicole had the honor of birthing her first drum in 2025 with Barbara Ocskai, a ceremonial experience that has deepened her connection to sound as medicine and strengthened her confidence in drumming for wellbeing. As she continues to experiment on her own, she is excited to share her love and the art of rhythm with others.

After 18 years in Seattle, Nicole is so pleased to call the PNW home. When she’s not teaching, she loves spending time in nature, reading, creating, and eating good food (she’s a Taurus, after all).

In addition to mentoring under Scott Francis (owner of MindBodyHum), and offering public and private sound baths weekly, Nicole also completed her Level 1 Foundations of Integral Sound Healing - Multi-Instrument Training with the Sound Healing Academy in 2021.

Nicole is honored to offer a bi-annual Sound Bath Training in collaboration with MindBodyHum.

Full Bio: mindbodyhum.com/teachers/nicole-merat

Instagram: @nicole.merat

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About Regina:

Regina completed her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training at Samadhi Yoga in 2005 and has continued advanced yoga trainings in areas such as yin yoga, yoga nidra, trauma informed yoga, restorative yoga, chakra yoga, yoga philosophy, meditation and more, with inspiring teachers including Angela Farmer, Donna Fahri, Rod Stryker, Sarah Powers, Shari Friedrichsen, and others.

Regina has also been drawn to sound healing and its profound benefits. She finds sound healing to be an extension of her yogic spiritual path and practice. Meditative hoop/buffalo drumming is a personal passion and daily practice for Regina.

She has completed numerous sound healing trainings, including: