Movement and Sound
A Healing Force

Many times, we fail to realize that the body can effectively establish balance and harmony through a natural modality of functioning with proper care and attention. There are times in our life when we are exposed to conditions that alter our state of well being and emotional stability. When we eat improperly, are over tired and stressed, and are incongruent with our emotions the immune system can shut down, causing pain and illness. This short-circuits the physical functioning of the body and its energy flow.

At times of imbalance, the system attempts to pull greater energy from our subtle energetic bodies into the physical body to counteract the dis-ease. If we are to correct the condition, we must first restore balance to our subtle energy system and restore a natural flow of energy throughout the system. Restoring the proper rhythm and functioning to the system will correct the imbalance, or at least alleviate the temporary inharmonic balance that has occurred. Once the energy flow is restored and a new rhythm is installed, the body can more easily concentrate on the mental, physical and emotional manifestations of the dis-ease.

The most effective and simple means of restoring balance is through sound, music and movement. Our bodies and their electro-magnetic emanations respond to specific musical tones and rhythmic vibrations. If there is an imbalance, we can use specific tones, rhythms and physical movement or the combinations of all of these to restore homeostasis to the function of our electro-magnetic and physical bodies.

In ancient cultures drumming, dance and ritual addressed every aspect of life to bring balance and resolve to the situations that affected the individual and the community. Billy believes that when sound, rhythm and movement are liberated from the constricting armor of stylized, pre-conceived gestures and opinions an innate feedback process between movement/sound and feelings is generated. When we understand the importance of this approach and method of confronting life, a vehicle is created for releasing feelings, which is essential in the healing process. This is vitally needed in the world today.

Billy and his students work towards expression and congruency. Through the constant circulation of a feedback loop with explorations in sound and movement, they see first hand how a shift in the emotional disposition of the system can facilitate healing that is transmitted throughout the entire body.

Billy has worked with the physically challenged, learning challenged, chronically ill cancer and AIDS patients, the overstressed, incarcerated and those looking to instill in their lives a new energy. In every case, the transformational power of focused, intentional and abstract movement, sound and rhythm is experienced.

Over the last 15 years, Billy has intensified his mission of bringing the healing power of music and dance to the world by conducting rituals around the world for universal peace and harmony. These rituals not only address the situations of the world but the individual as well. He conducts ceremonies, rituals and classes where compassion, health, love, life and death - the full spectrum of humanity's striving are confronted with an evolving attitude.

"My wonderful meeting with Anna Halprin many years ago and our subsequent collaboration has brought a wealth of experience to the lives of many. With the work Anna is conducting in association with dance as an healing art and the work that I am performing exposing the power of sound and rhythm, a harmonious force has come together that incorporates the most vital aspects of both worlds.

The underlying thread that connects us to health and harmony in life is rooted in our ability to express, change and grow. Personal expression is a fundamental part of the human experience. In our time, we are seeing the development and continuity of art, science and religion as therapeutic tools for our well being. It not only brings people together as community but also facilitates in constructing a balanced personal system".

Life Art Skills
P. O. Box 382
San Anselmo, Ca. 94979-0382
For more information call: 415-464-0624
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