EXPLORE SOUND • EXPLORE MOVEMENT • EXPLORE YOUR SELF
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PASSION: An Elemental Music Meditation*
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What is Elemental Movement Meditation?NO DANCE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! Elemental Movement Meditation is a guided movement experience set to carefully selected music, which leads the participants on a powerful, personal and collective journey through the mind, body, spirit, and emotions to awaken with a sense of wholeness and connectedness with themselves, the group, life and with spirit. Participants are guided to focus mentally on particular elements, emotions, body parts, and physical sensations. The music assists the participants to become engulfed in these sensations and move away from mental or analytical thought and into feeling and being in the moment. Elemental Movement Meditation (EMM) is suitable for all people of all ages, all cultural and religious backgrounds. EMM can be adapted to suit different groups through changing the script, the focus (or intent), and the music. Moving to music during EMM is not the same as dancing to music in the conventual sense. It about moving with the music, and this might include traditional dance moves. Participants can lay on the floor. Move independently or interact with other dancers… as the music move them! Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing, and no shoes. Participants should always bring a water bottle and a towel to wipe down with as they can get hot and sweaty. Feel free to dress for the occasion in dramatic or flowing clothes! |
