The Serpent and the Wave: A Guide to Movement Meditation [Paperback]

Jalaja Bonheim (Author)

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Bonheim, a dancer, psychotherapist, and movement therapist, presents movement meditation primarily from an Eastern perspective but with reference to many spiritual traditions. In addition to discussing the importance of the body in spiritual practice, she includes more than 30 movement meditations for stilling the mind, involving the body, awakening the serpent power ( kundalini ), developing consciousness, and meditating with a partner. The book outlines an entire spirituality, moving from remembrance to union while addressing a wide variety of topics from anger to shamanism. Of especial interest to New Agers, this book is recommended for large public and seminary libraries.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890876576
• ISBN-13: 978-0890876572
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,199,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly original, March 10, 2007

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R. Lowry (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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I had purchased this book many years ago and was on here checking to see if it was still in print. I have a hard time believing that the one reviewer on here actually read it. This book shows how to experience our spirit by moving from our physical (and hence emotional and spiritual) center. The Chinese call it the Dan Tien while the Japanese call it the Hara. I find nothing New Agey about this title. It is chock full of ancient quotes and movement routines. I am unaware of a book on this subject that so fully compiles this type of info, has a solid, practical tone, and is mystical at the same time. This is a workbook as well as the best movement meditation book I have ever read. Did I mention that it is fun, too?

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for movement meditation!, June 3, 1997

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The author has really compiled a wonderful collection of suggestions for movement meditations that have really helped me understand that meditation can be an "in body" experience. I found myself really appreciating my own body and the deep connection to spirit that these experiences lend

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book, May 21, 2011

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Interesting book with an eastern philosophical feel. There are moments in this book that make me think, "hey, I'd like to hang out with this author." Other times, she seems at odds with herself when she fuses taoism with humanism. Personally, I don't like to humanize plants and animals. It's nice to know we share this planet with something other than ourselves. Otherwise, this book is very good, with excellent exercises if you're looking for more emotional release in your dancing.