Shows how dance; the highest expression of spirituality in cultures and traditions all over the world; is being integrated into the lives of women today bull; The first book to explore womens spiritual expression--womens ways--through a study of dancebull; Investigates how dance came to be excluded from worship; and reveals how dance is once again being brought into spiritual practicesbull; Includes resources for further instruction in sacred danceToday we primarily think of dance as a form of entertainment or as a way to exercise or socialize. There was a time; however; when dance was considered the way to commune with the divine; a part of lifes journey; celebrating the seasons and rhythms of the year and the rhythms of our lives. Dance is a language that reunites the body; mind; and soul. While the role of womens sacred dance was most valued in goddess-worshipping cultures where women served as priestesses and healers; dance was once an integral part of religious ritual and ceremonial expression in cultures all over the world; including Judaism and Christianity. In this book the author investigates how dance came to be excluded from worship and reveals how dance is once again being integrated into spiritual practices. Sacred Woman; Sacred Dance is the first book to explore womens spiritual expression--womens ways--through a study of dance. It describes sacred circles; birth rituals; ecstatic dances; and dances of loss and grief (in groups and individually) that allow women to integrate the movements of faith; healing; and power into their daily life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Hidden GemBy Jeffrey SwystunA theory suggests that most of humankinds progress is attributed to war. Conflict is a driver of innovation. It prompts a very dangerous race. During the Cold War the most visible example of this was the space race. Yet. there were many others that are well documented and delightfully written about in this book. Creative hothouses are now employed by startups and the advertising industry. The term represents focused efforts where teams solve big problems in intense environments with big stakes.The authors document many by-products of the war effort and the process of assimilating military logic and tactics into the marketplace. The timing of this was incredible. The post-war WW2 boom in consumerism and capitalism was fertile ground for new product consumption. It was fascinating to learn how society was manipulated by the military industrial complex and how psychological operations were turned into marketing and advertising campaigns.The parts that covered Alcoa advertising campaigns. the Monsanto House of the Future. and Playboys impact on mens lifestyle are unbelievable. Plastics and other manufacturing products changed so much and this is brought alive by examining playrooms. toys and furniture. Other topics covered include Americas interstate highway system. shopping centers. along with aluminum foil and the king-size bed (and the round rotating one).I do not know why this book did not receive more attention. It is well written. entertaining and often head scratching but in the right way. It will have you questioning your own purchasing habits and making the linkages of why we buy what we buy from these decades past. It will also have you admire the ingenuity of these inventions. In short. this book will make you think.
