Sanctuary for Harmonic Living

Conscious Breathing

Breath is the first movement in life and is considered to be a sacred expression of the divine in physical form. It is paramount that we breathe with conscious intent, for intention creates. Every breath exhaled consciously or unconsciously creates our Universe. When the mind thinks the body automatically inhales, and when the body exhales, it automatically provides the necessary catalyst motion to transform thought into material form. Sacred breath holds wisdom and connects us to all that is. It opens our hearts to feel unconditional love, brings clarity to the mind and opens the body to feel pleasure deeply and fully.

Other benefits of  breathing:  

*Oxygenates blood & releases toxins from the body

*Relieves anxiety, depression and stress

*Unblocks sexual repression

*Improves work performance

*Helps us to stay centered  and grounded

*Increases awareness & enhances creativity

*Improves the quality of  sleep

Sacred Dance  as a Spiritual Practice

 Dance is an art form closely related to the art of love, a means of nonverbal communication that moves beyond spoken language to communicate through movements, gestures and expressions. Dancing is a creative form of expression in which the body movements can tell a story, express emotions and evoke eroticism. It can be experienced as a sacred celebration of life to embody the  Divine.

 Dance as a spiritual practice is an empowering vehicle to move through life so that we can create change for ourselves, each other and ultimately for the world.

"Sacred Dance is intrinsic to most women as a form of expression rather than for performance.  Many women have become disconnected from their bodies, I believe that dance is a meditative, healing, and empowering way to reconnect to the sacred and creative parts of themselves. It bridges the sexual/spiritual gap that most women have lost, touching all levels of existence; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Through the power of Sacred Dance we can tap into inherent primordial movements- it's as ancient as creation itself." (Excerpt from the book - The Alchemy of  Dance, By Leslie Zehr,
www.universaldancer.com

"The foundation for a joyful life is the pleasure we feel in our bodies. We come alive with ecstasy by expressing our Divinity through Sacred Dance." - Maryanne Savino

Sacred Sound for alignment with the Divine 

It is known that sacred sound and music has the power to change us in positive ways. It is used in ritual, meditation, prayer and as a natural healing modality. Everything in the Universe is made up of energy vibration and carries its own frequency of sound.

Harmonious sound is relaxing and calming to the nervous system. It reduces pain and stress, enhances the immune system, increases endorphin levels and shifts our brain waves to alpha and theta for meditation and attunement to the spiritual realms. 

Sound healing involves the the use of vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing can bring discordant energy into balance and harmony, and it has the power to clear distorted energy patterns from deep within the roots and facets of the chakras, meridians and energy field (aura).

For further information, please visit, www.healingmusic.org