The Sacred Shapes of Bellydance
The basic shapes of bellydance are considered "sacred" because each one invokes an aspect of nature as well as the archetypes of our existence. Life travels in circular patterns. There are many shimmy-shake-ups, and powerful waves of lessons and emotions to ride upon. The Sacred Shapes become metaphors and tools for transformation.Together, they form an essence, and a language through which we can express our soul. Invoking Sacred ShapesDeepening awareness of these elemental shapes and their relevance to Life, gives bellydance more significance, purpose and meaning. Practicing them offers the body ease of movement, health and vitality.For ideas on 'how-to' get these shapes Dancing, click here.
The study of the Sacred Shapes is a never-ending journey. Sacred Symbology
The living Earth, the sun and moon Travelling planets and solar systems The ripples of water, the sound of "OH"
The center of flowers A woman ripe with life inside And all the continuous cycles of Life
Rising smoke and heat and prayers Sinewy, snakey, sighing...
The grace of dolphin and whale Waves of water and energy and sound Pulsing, swaying, waving...
Two spheres
The pattern between breasts
Pathway from center to Forever
Funneling air
Travel from Stillness, into Chaos
Decay
Lines draw triangles
Lines draw direction
The vibration of all matter
Hands work with head and heart
Hands write poetry and prose
Imagine all that Hands can do!
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