"We laugh, learn from and teach each other ..."

Crystal Stix play helps one overcome depression in many ways. When beginning play, one accesses a playfulness and a gentleness with oneself, instantly shifting gloomy negative thoughts into a lighter more hopeful outlook on life. Motivation, concentration and energy levels increase. One's comfort zone expands with Stix play, as fears of movement are overcome. One's relationship with one's body shifts into a more comfortable and a less inhibited mode. As one tries new, playful ways of flowing and moving, he or she is able to reduce negative mental activity. Crystal Stix can also help overcome isolation. Playing and tossing Stix alone or with others triggers breakthroughs in self-image and enhances connections with one's community and social network. In Sarasota, Florida, in collaboration with the Siesta Key Drumming Circle, we now play group Stix with multiple variations of passing, dancing and meditative Stix every Sunday at sunset. What we experience here is ultimate self-expression, and pure unadulterated fun!

So pick up your Stix , loosen up a little, and leave your blues behind!