In a nutshell, dance is meditation! It is possible to gain direct access to our own enlightened qualities: peace, love, openness, understanding, energy and joy. Vivid dance experiences are the ideal time to practise real meditation. Real meditation is effortless and sparky. Effortless because we are simply opening up to what is already there, our natural awareness. Sparky because vividness is fun! Dance and meditation come together in the experience of absolute spontaneity! When we are completely in tune with the music, not a thought in our mind, and no idea where the next beat will take us, then we are in touch with our own spontaneous perfection. This is dance as a spiritual path to enlightenment. Dancing…
Who is a Guru? A Guru is one who removes the darkness of ignorance, ignorance of God or ignorance of the Self. For the spiritual aspirant, the Guru is a boon. An illumined soul alone can enlighten another soul. A Guru is an embodiment of God, manifesting himself in the form of an individual to guide the aspirant. Grace of God takes the form of Guru; to see the Guru is to see God. The Guru knows the weaknesses and defects of the aspirants. He cleanses your inner being. Association with the Guru is an armour which protects the aspirant against all temptations and unfavourable forces and the latter is safe from being led astray. Guru inspires devotion…
Music has existed since time immemorial and has always been an integral part of our life: the melodious chirping of the birds every morning, the soothing gushing sound of the river water, the fine tune struck from a musical instrument or the simple “lub-dub” sound of our hearts. Music transcends all barriers. It knows no nations, nationalities, religion and creed. It embodies the Universal Heart, Light and Truth. The great composer Beethoven said, “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life”. Music tunes one’s system and state of mind with the Supreme Consciousness. It is the most holistic way of unleashing all negative tendencies and thoughts to purify and cool the tumultuous mind state. It not only…