Portal Rhythms Mindful Drumming

The Alchemy of Rhythm, Breath, and Self-expression

Join us at The Portal at Living Energy, Pismo Beach

With Dee DiGioia, HealthRHYTHMS® Drumming Wellness Facilitator at Mindful Kindful YOUniversity

 

Whether you're a Central Coast local seeking a steady mid-week anchor

or a visitor looking to enrich your beach get-away,

you're invited to step through the portal and find your rhythm. 

 

"Portal Rhythms" is an enriching mindful drumming experience ~ a unique blending of grounding and dynamic rhythmic processes to inspire curiosity, creativity, courage, and connection. Mindful drumming offers an embodied somatic approach to releasing stress, processing emotions, and calming and regulating the nervous system. This is more than just a drum circle—it is an intentional wellness experience to foster resilience and promote radiant health and well-being through the transformational power of rhythm and connection. 

The Sacred Space

Join us at "The Portal at Living Energy" - crystal-vibrational space in downtown Pismo Beach where we will gather monthly to slow down, let go, create rhythms, sing, and reconnect with ourselves and one another. Inside this vibrant space, the natural resonance of the drums and songs harmonize with the rhythmic pulse and flowing energies of the ocean, and the earth elements of the surrounding crystals, amplifying a collective field of high-vibrational energy. Together, we play, sing, and celebrate the sweet harmony inside and out as the day winds down.

Learn about "mandala drumming meditations"

 

Welcome and Belonging

No drumming or musical experience is necessary—all levels and abilities are welcome. If you have never drummed before, this facilitated circle is specifically designed to ease any hesitation, while those with more experience add depth and inspiration to the collective groove. Dee DiGioia, a trained HealthRHYTHMS® Facilitator, skillfully creates a safe, structured, and accessible space designed to quiet the busy mind and ignite the spirit.

The Science of Well-being

Experience a restorative pause from life’s demands — whether you are navigating stress, grief, recovery, or health challenges, or whether you're seeking a deeper sense of balance, joy, creativity, and connection. Our circles are designed to be inclusive, encouraging, and empowering. 

As we merge with the rhythmic beats, something subtle and profound takes place—you start to feel more peaceful, more joyful, more connected, both inwardly and outwardly. This is more than just playing drums for fun—this is entrainment in motion—a natural, harmonious phenomenon where our bodies and brains begin to sync with external rhythms. 

As heartbeats begin to soften into harmony and brainwaves gently align, stress begins to melt away. Awareness expands. A shared rhythm emerges, and with it, a deep sense of unity and belonging. Many describe feeling relaxed, uplifted, even transformed—as if they’ve returned to something ancient and sacred within themselves.

Entrainment reminds us that we are wired for connection—and rhythm is one of the oldest, most joyful portals back to that truth.

Unique Experiences, Every Time

Dee DiGioia will be your guide on this rhythmic journey—but the true magic of these experiences lies in the power of collective participation. Everyone contributes. Everyone matters. We’re all explorers in this rhythm realm, co-creating something fresh and meaningful in every gathering.

No two circles are ever the same. The energy, the people, the intentions, the beats—we shape the moment together.

Each gathering becomes a living, breathing, evolving experience—a sacred space to connect, express, release, and play. In this shared rhythm, we find freedom. In this freedom, we find ourselves.

As our voices and rhythms weave together on a cellular level, you will find mid-week stress softening, creativity awakening, and a deep sense of grounding emerging—the perfect recipe for an evening of connection and joy. Join us!

 

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What’s the difference between a facilitated and NON-facilitated drum circle?

Most people are familiar with non-facilitated drum circles thay have seen or participated in at the beach or a park, for example. It’s important to know the benefits and differences of our YOUniversity facilitated drum circles with Dee DiGioia, a trained HealthRhythms® Drumming Wellness Facilitator. LEARN MORE

Portal Rhythms is inspired by the science of the HealthRHYTHMS® protocol, which integrates decades of medical research on the profound benefits of group drumming for overall well-being.

 

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Sliding scale options are available ($15 - $20 - $25)

The Portal at Living Energy, Pismo Beach / 649 Dolliver St

Between Hinds (Price Canyon Rd) & Pomeroy.
On 2nd floor. Use elevator - front of building!

Questions? Call or text Dee DiGioia at 805-270-5523

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 Fill Your ‘Well’ of Well-Being at The YOUniversity

Public and private wellness experiences are offered throughout San Luis Obispo County. 

Dee DiGioia, founder of Mindful Kindful YOUniversity, is a Certified Therapeutic Sound Practitioner, HealthRhythms® Drumming Wellness Facilitator, Mindfulness-Meditation Teacher, Grief Educator, and Nature Connection Guide (Shinrin Yoku–Forest Bathing), with over 40 years of training and experience in education and holistic healing arts.  

Rooted in the Latin word universitas—meaning “whole” or “entire”—Mindful Kindful YOUniversity offers therapeutic and transformational wellness experiences designed to reduce stress and support emotional, social, and physical well-being, serving individuals to entire communities and organizations. Dee weaves evidence-based practices with ancient wisdom into a holistic tapestry of sound energy, rhythmic alchemy, and mindful presence—nourishing deep inner peace, joy, resilience, and radiant well-being.  More About Dee.

LINKS TO KNOW:

Website: Mindful Kindful YOUniversity

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EMAIL: mindfulkindfulyou@gmail.com

PHONE: 805-270-5523

 

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