Lauren Curtis

Whirling Dervishes

Whirling Dervishes

The divine may be experienced through a variety of means. In various global spiritual traditions, including prayer, a meditation on sacred texts, participation in religious ceremonies, and going on pilgrimages. There are other means of achieving a religious experience that is perhaps not so common in the Western world. One of these is through the medium of dance, with one of the most famous examples being the incredible whirling dervish dance, called the Sema, practiced by the Sufi Mevlevi Order.

How Mandalas Help the Healing Process

How Mandalas Help the Healing Process

A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures. It can be understood in two different ways: externally as a visual representation of the universe or internally as a guide for several practices that take place in many Asian traditions, including meditation.

The Role of Nutrition In Metabolic Health

The Role of Nutrition In Metabolic Health

Essential nutrients supply energy (calories) and supply the necessary chemicals which the body itself cannot synthesize. Food provides a variety of substances that are essential for the building, upkeep, and repair of body tissues, and for the efficient functioning of the body.

Effects Of Meditation and Corrective Exercise on Metabolism

Effects Of Meditation and Corrective Exercise on Metabolism

Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the organism and the cells.

A substantial amount of scientific research has shown that meditation can influence the biological concentrations of several human hormones and neurotransmitters, many of which are known to be linked to biological control of stress and mood.

Corrective Exercise is used to help assess and determine the root cause of imbalances and faulty movement patterns that lead to issues with posture, balance, and total body coordination.

The Beauty of Belly Dancing

The Beauty of Belly Dancing

Belly dancing is an exercise that is low-impact suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It benefits the spine and improves the torso’s flexibility.

Belly dancing is an exercise that is low-impact suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. It benefits the spine and improves the torso’s flexibility.

There are many steps found in the various styles of belly dancing performed all over the world, Read below to learn about the classic steps that come back throughout several periods in history…


How Dance Helps the Heart

How Dance Helps the Heart

Dancing has many benefits and can prevent people from being unhappy, providing a doorway into calming the mind and heart.

We are all physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings. Read below to learn the positive impact dancing can have on these various aspects of our being…..