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Ana
1/16/2010 10:00 AM at Sacred Art of Chant Workshop w/ Ruth Cunningham
Church of the Epiphany, 2089 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Cost: tba
HARC (Ana & Ruth Cunningham) will be in Atlanta for a chanting workshop on Saturday, church on Suday, and a community event on Sunday afternoon!
The voice is nature’s most perfect instrument; other instruments have been trying to replicate its magnetism since the dawn of time. Our voices reveal things about us before we realize them ourselves. The voice is a barometer: it measures the atmospheric pressure of our emotions. Voices can betray energy level - picture a child before bed, hoarsely crying, "I’m NOT tired!" Our voices disclose attitude: honest or dishonest, sincere or insincere - how often are the words "Oh, I’d love to, but ?" belied by the feeling in the voice ("No way in hell!"). When we dream about our greatest dreams or suffer our biggest hurts, they are present in our voices. The voice you’ve been given is a part of your gift to the world and is unique in the universe. Knowing yourself can put you on the fast track to a healthy inner life.
The purpose of our time together will be to reflect at length on the nature of sound as prayer (In the beginning was the sound); to experience the ways sound touches spirit; and to reflect on sounds that open (and close) our hearts. We will learn how sound enhances mental and physical well-being through working (and playing!) with our bodies’ energy centers, the chakras; and learn simple and powerful sound prayers and mantras from many traditions to incorporate into our prayer lives. We will create a sound community, learn sound spiritual exercises and mantras to enhance our well-being in a unique way, and experience God with and in our voices. All are welcome, even if you think you can?t sing! If you can hum, you can come. Learn how your voice lives in your body, how to use it to generate health and healing, and how this transformative work can make it possible for you to bring your best self to all you do.
Come find your voice and join with ours for a great adventure!
Contact Jamie or Cynthia at the church for the schedule: (404) 373-8338
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