A great new video from the TaKeTiNa Institute: ”Life is Rhythm”
TaKeTiNa’s Rippling Waves
Thank you everyone for an incredible 4-Day TaKeTiNa workshop at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda, CA. We were 85 people over four days in Rhythm, Music, & Community. The waves of laughter, joy, authenticity, and trust continue to ripple though our lives and communities. TaKeTiNa founder, Reinhard Flatischler, and us senior teachers-in-training (Tania Bosak, Justine…
What is TaKeTiNa?
TaKeTiNa is a group process for discovering your natural rhythmic and musical potential. Participants are guided into movements and vocalizations that connect with fundamental rhythms. Clear instructions are given so that anyone can follow. The unique process allows for both beginners and advanced musicians to learn side-by-side, at the same time, and at their own…
Rhythm & The Living Network
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” Lao Tzu (~500 BCE) Lao Tzu’s wise words ring true. They inspire us to look for something bigger than ourselves, something that society, education, and identity cannot provide: a sustainable connection to the living network. The living network is not ruled…
The Soothing Sounds of TaKeTiNa
It may surprise you that rhythm can be soothing. People usually associate rhythm with loud drums. That was my first experience with rhythm. I banged my first drum kit until my ears rang. Later when I played in an African drumming ensemble, my ears rang after every session. The energy was high, but the experience…
Natural Leadership in The TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process
Today, whenever I read a newspaper or watch the news, I’m reminded how destructive control and power can become. The world desperately needs more effective and gentler leadership. I’m always surprised that this natural type of leadership isn’t in more demand, taught in our schools, or used in our workplaces. Eleven years ago, when I…
TaKeTiNa and Breathwork
A Powerful Combination! TaKeTiNa has long been used as a catalyst for various healing modalities. Certain Psychotherapists in Europe prefer to have their clients do TaKeTiNa before a session because it allows the client to become more centered and aware, making the session more efficient and effective. The same deepening effect can be achieved by…
TaKeTiNa at The Crossroads of Music & Health
During a TaKeTiNa “rhythm journey” you encounter rhythm directly in your body. The process is a mirror into your innermost world. Explore and uncover your own unique ways of being. Learn how to let go of what does not serve you, and how to enhance what does: your senses, awareness, and inner silence. TaKeTiNa is…
