Workshops and Ceremonies

Sing-A-Mony is a ceremony aimed at helping us to heal ourselves and the earth through creating sound as a community.

“Do you know what I’ve learned? That although ecstasy is the ability to stand outside yourself, dance is a way of rising up into space, of discovering new dimensions while still remaining in touch with your body.  When you dance, the spiritual world and the [physical] world manage to coexist quite happily.”

-From “The Witch of Portabello” by Paulo Coelho

Dance, rhythm, and music have been used by shamanic cultures throughout the world for healing and celebratory purposes.  These elements were and are often entwined in ceremony and guided by the culture’s medicine person.  Shamanic cultures the world over weave these three practices into their daily lives because they know of the increased health and well-being they bring into the lives of the people.  These creative modalities give the body and the psyche expression without words. In short, they take the ego mind out of the equation so we have a chance to experience our true selves.

It is fair to say that most people in the Western world are disconnected from these readily available healing tools.  One need not have extensive formal training in any of these modalities to receive healing benefit from practice.  This is intended as an invitation into a spiritual experience that has no dogma and is not affiliated with any one religion.  Everyone can practice it.  It is through the experience of it that healing naturally occurs and since no two people are exactly alike, each person will have a different experience.

When in the midst of dance, we can heal without words by learning to tap into the body and spirit wisdom that is lying dormant inside of us. The body does not lie and so these patterns, emotions, and memories that tend to get trapped in our bodies are naturally released and transformed through movement.  Along with patterns that don’t serve us any longer, we have a chance to witness those that do.  The beauty is that it is never too late to heal pain or celebrate victories from the past.  Indeed, engaging in this ceremony takes courage and willingness to show your true self; that is a huge victory in and of itself!

Soul Vine Dancing Ceremonies are done in a spiritual container of safety with a very specific alchemy, led by an experienced shamanic practitioner. Dance at your own pace in a way that works for you, your body, your heart, and your psyche.  Most of all, I encourage you to be gentle and forgiving with yourself through the practice.  Allow what’s there to be there: joy, grief, sorrow, anger, boredom, exhaustion, resistance, or sadness.  You may have a lot of negative inner dialogue.  Keep moving through all these.  Don’t stop.  They are indicators that something is shifting!  Talk to your High Self while you dance to show you what needs healing.  Let go of the past. Move that healing right through your being.  Allow your body to move the way it wants and needs to–even if it doesn’t look pretty or seems weird to you; it knows what it’s doing!  Dance for and with yourself.  You are worth it; we all are.

Warmly,

Jen Snow Hawk

Other Offerings:

Along with one-on-one lomilomi, reiki, and shamanic coaching, Jen also gives workshops, creates, and leads ceremonies upon request that are tailored to the specific needs of the inquiring group or individual.

House Blessings

The land your house is on has been around for millions of years since the earth was created.  A lot of history has happened on that spot; this ritual can help you align with the ancestors of the land your home is built on.  Spiritual cleansing rituals can support the healing of the past to bring peace into the present.  Good for homes experiencing much unexpected and unexplained chaos, extensive home repairs, and freak accidents.