I still remember the unfamiliar feeling of ECSTATIC JOY taking me over as soon as I set foot on the dusty ground of Calcutta’s airport, surrounded by unimaginable chaos and shabby ambassador taxis. I was overjoyed by the availability and tangibility of spiritual experience in everyday life. I felt like a sponge submerged in water for the very first time and soaked it all in. I dove deep into the studies of Yoga, Meditation, Buddhism, natural healing, and spiritual arts. One thing led to another, and when I had the chance to catch a glimpse of Odissi Dance, I felt my soul stir. I knew I had to learn this alluring form! I found in it a natural integration of sensuality and spirituality in a way I hadn't conceived of as yet.
Movement Medicine, created by Revtial Carroll, is a transformative practice that honors the principles of nature and the profound intelligence inherent in our human body. It's an invitation to embrace our sensuality as a path to holistic well-being.
Since time immemorial human beings have used communal rituals to cope with their most difficult and terrifying emotions….
…Sacred dance is not only about expressing that which is sacred. It is an approach to dance that honors our need to connect with our community and to remain connected to our inner experience.
A traditional performance begins with Initiation – “auspicious opening of the way”, continuous with rhythmical-technical foundation – “setting the ground”, proceeds to melodious ecstatic expression – “opening the channels of creativity”, then dives into emotional expression – the depth of the heart, and climax with spiritual culmination – liberation.
