What is DROM?

And meet the founder, Val Shah

DROM is a unique combination of drumming (the DRUM) and meditation (the OM) to energize, relieve stress, bring clarity and calm – all while having fun drumming on an exercise ball or on tables and chairs.

DROM is fun and easy. It is an adaptable movement drumming and meditation practice designed to energize, relieve stress and foster confidence for people of all ages. It is ideal for either a business-related or social event. As a stand-alone workshop or part of a larger keynote message, the DROM Practice will quickly engage, motivate and inspire participants. 

It brings energy and calm together.  DROM decreases stress, increases resiliency and personal power and brings you into the present moment.  It is fun, inclusive, non-judgemental, and non-competitive. We might be moving a little or lots but it doesn’t even feel like exercise! There is no wrong way to participate and anyone, regardless of age or ability, can do DROM.

In addition to the physical benefits of DROM, the practice encourages participants to engage in mindfulness. As part of the DROM Practice, participants are led through calming, rhythmic drumming exercises designed to prompt engagement in “active meditation”. Through calming, synchronized drumming routines, participants relax and calm their mind, and find a sense of focus and clarity. At the end of these sessions, participants feel refreshed, unburdened from stress, and present in the moment.

DRŌM™ is a proprietary practice designed by Val Shah, CEO & Founder of Val Shah Corp.

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Meet The Creator

Meet VAl Shah

Founder of DRŌM™ Practice

Val is the CEO and Founder of Val Shah Corp., an organization designed to energize, motivate, and inspire people through fun, easy and adaptable movement and mindfulness experiences. As a result of Val’s belief that anything is possible and her desire to help people live their best lives, she created a practice called DRōM™ – drumming combined with meditation (the “OM”).

Val’s mission with DROM is to help people of all ages – from 2 to 96 – relieve stress, have fun and foster personal growth through movement and mindfulness experiences. Val brings her passion and expertise to the stage at conferences, retreats, team events and offsite.  Val specializes in corporate engagements to reduce stress, increase personal power and resiliency and help people to have fun and be in the moment!

Val Shah

Val is also an international presenter who promotes the importance of mental health and well-being through DRōM. No matter the size of the audience, she engages people to move, think creativity and feel a renewed sense of empowerment.

No stranger to entrepreneurship and innovation, in 2006, Val followed her dream and co-founded DrumFIT®, a cardio drumming program (drumming on fitness balls). Since 2006, Val has worked with thousands of people across North America sharing her passion for movement and drumming. Val Shah Corp is a culmination of her vast experience and strong desire to empower people of all ages to “come alive”, play and have fun through movement and mindfulness — all through the DRōM™ experience.

DRŌM™ AT HOME

Expert in your field

Thank you again for another AWESOME DROM session! You were perfect!!

The session was well received by our students. Lots of positive feedback, you rocked again!

Thank you again Val. You are truly an expert in your field!
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2024-02-22T10:05:37-05:00
Thank you again for another AWESOME DROM session! You were perfect!! The session was well received by our students. Lots of positive feedback, you rocked again! Thank you again Val. You are truly an expert in your field!

A True Powerhouse

I’d say your field is really unique. You are certainly mental health and wellness, with a big measure of pure energy, with a cup of resiliency, a nice hearty dash of spice, and a pound of passion for learning. You are a true powerhouse of making us all feel good, and you help us put things into perspective.

Peter & Tanya
Facilitators, Western University

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2024-02-22T10:07:05-05:00

Peter & Tanya
Facilitators, Western University

I’d say your field is really unique. You are certainly mental health and wellness, with a big measure of pure energy, with a cup of resiliency, a nice hearty dash of spice, and a pound of passion for learning. You are a true powerhouse of making us all feel good, and you help us put things into perspective.

The time just flew!

I thoroughly enjoyed the drumming experience last night. I honestly didn't know what to expect but it was a fabulous combination of exercise, fun and meditation and the time just flew! You did a wonderful job of creating a safe and energetic environment that allowed us all to relax and immerse ourselves into the experience. Your enthusiasm and professionalism gave us the confidence to try new moves and shake off any inhibitions.

Nahla Kor
Kor Capabilities Consulting

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2019-04-11T13:58:07-04:00

Nahla Kor
Kor Capabilities Consulting

I thoroughly enjoyed the drumming experience last night. I honestly didn't know what to expect but it was a fabulous combination of exercise, fun and meditation and the time just flew! You did a wonderful job of creating a safe and energetic environment that allowed us all to relax and immerse ourselves into the experience. Your enthusiasm and professionalism gave us the confidence to try new moves and shake off any inhibitions.

Incredibly Inspiring

I just wanted to express how incredibly inspiring your workshop was. Your energy is truly infectious.  Thank you so much for an amazing workshop!

Thank you for the great experience. We all loved it! I already passed on your business card to my directors!

Jenni
ECE 

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2024-02-22T10:03:33-05:00

Jenni
ECE 

I just wanted to express how incredibly inspiring your workshop was. Your energy is truly infectious.  Thank you so much for an amazing workshop! Thank you for the great experience. We all loved it! I already passed on your business card to my directors!

An experience unlike any other

Participating in a DRŌM class, is an experience unlike any other available within Kitchener/Waterloo. As an avid "fitness class" participant, I am constantly looking for a cardio based endurance workout, however find myself neglecting the time for meditation and self-reflection. Drumming with Val allows both disciplines of my workout to be targeting at once. Not only does the fast paced movements of the dance-like- choreo of drumming quicken the heart rate and activate muscle movement, the mental therapy of keeping with the beat and hearing the drum clears my mind of my worries and everyday stress and leaves only space for fun, rhythm and focus on the movement and sound. Val is so welcoming to all participants, new or returning; her passion and energy is contagious.

Emily Backewich, Implementation Specialist
Sun Life Financial

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2019-04-18T15:00:47-04:00

Emily Backewich, Implementation Specialist
Sun Life Financial

Participating in a DRŌM class, is an experience unlike any other available within Kitchener/Waterloo. As an avid "fitness class" participant, I am constantly looking for a cardio based endurance workout, however find myself neglecting the time for meditation and self-reflection. Drumming with Val allows both disciplines of my workout to be targeting at once. Not only does the fast paced movements of the dance-like- choreo of drumming quicken the heart rate and activate muscle movement, the mental therapy of keeping with the beat and hearing the drum clears my mind of my worries and everyday stress and leaves only space for fun, rhythm and focus on the movement and sound. Val is so welcoming to all participants, new or returning; her passion and energy is contagious.
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