Alignment-Through-Music (massage)
Alignment-Through-Music is a form of body attunement in which massage and fine music are employed to unblock memory and emotion, bringing insight into the real nature of one's discomfort, raising the consciousness and producing a new integration and resiliency of body, mind and spirit.
We work from an acceptance that tension is locked-in memory of hurt, fear, rejection or guilt, and that when muscles are eased and tension released, it is possible to recover the emotion of the memory of its origin and to transform the negative power it has held over us. Then we can see all the distortions and ramifications it has produced in the events of our lives. While this acceptance is basic, the whole process is one of confidently and joyfully letting the body tell its story – not anticipating what it will tell in any way but simply letting whatever wants to surface, surface.
There will not necessarily be an experience of emotion. Some people have already released a great deal of emotion before coming to a session. Whether the emotion is understood or not, the Alignment will bring these people into a new sense of integration and harmony. For some, the action is so interior that they are brought into higher consciousness. For others, there may be deep emotions and its expression is encouraged because often it precedes the realization of long-buried causes.
This cause may be rooted in the very far past or it may be relatively recent. Whether it is actual or symbolic, we find the impression of these experiences to have significance and the power to heal.
As the root is realized, the energy can be released and transformed. It no longer holds us. We are literally freed. The transformation takes place through the power of the music and the nurturing energy of transpersonal love.
As preparation for the alignment, come with no expectations or preconceptions of what the outcome will be. We also suggest a short walk or movement-to-music, either alone or with others, in order to help drop off concerns and to get the circulation moving. Then there is a preliminary talk with the facilitator.
During the massage everyone’s attention is kept on the music. The facilitator’s movements will be synchronized with the music because the music is the dynamic factor in the process. We select music of high vibration; music that is capable of drawing out the wisdom of the body. It is a safe, gentle, allowing process done lying down or in a position of comfort. It is important that the body be kept warm, comfortable and covered. We use large towels which completely cover the body, and attention is given to their color since color too is recognized as significant in the process.
The Alignment may take from one and a half to two hours. Afterward, it is important to take some quiet time to integrate the experience and to gather insights to journal. Insights may also come more slowly. Some people begin to have a more meaningful dream life. Others find awareness surfacing from time to time for months, even years after the experience.
As this process deepens it is helpful to work with the entire Well-Springs Program where Alignment-Through-Music is part of a total synthesis, using movement, music and the arts to bring us into wholeness.
Then we find that we are relating to ourselves and others in a new way, freer, more aware, alive and responsive to each new moment.
Alignment-Through-Music was developed by Kay Ortmans at Well-Springs in the early 1960's. It has been an integral part of the Well-Springs Program since then, attracting many to experience the work.
Information about the Well-Springs Training Program is available through the
Well-Springs Foundation.
[email protected] phone: 831.252.0446
Alignment-Through-Music is a form of body attunement in which massage and fine music are employed to unblock memory and emotion, bringing insight into the real nature of one's discomfort, raising the consciousness and producing a new integration and resiliency of body, mind and spirit.
We work from an acceptance that tension is locked-in memory of hurt, fear, rejection or guilt, and that when muscles are eased and tension released, it is possible to recover the emotion of the memory of its origin and to transform the negative power it has held over us. Then we can see all the distortions and ramifications it has produced in the events of our lives. While this acceptance is basic, the whole process is one of confidently and joyfully letting the body tell its story – not anticipating what it will tell in any way but simply letting whatever wants to surface, surface.
There will not necessarily be an experience of emotion. Some people have already released a great deal of emotion before coming to a session. Whether the emotion is understood or not, the Alignment will bring these people into a new sense of integration and harmony. For some, the action is so interior that they are brought into higher consciousness. For others, there may be deep emotions and its expression is encouraged because often it precedes the realization of long-buried causes.
This cause may be rooted in the very far past or it may be relatively recent. Whether it is actual or symbolic, we find the impression of these experiences to have significance and the power to heal.
As the root is realized, the energy can be released and transformed. It no longer holds us. We are literally freed. The transformation takes place through the power of the music and the nurturing energy of transpersonal love.
As preparation for the alignment, come with no expectations or preconceptions of what the outcome will be. We also suggest a short walk or movement-to-music, either alone or with others, in order to help drop off concerns and to get the circulation moving. Then there is a preliminary talk with the facilitator.
During the massage everyone’s attention is kept on the music. The facilitator’s movements will be synchronized with the music because the music is the dynamic factor in the process. We select music of high vibration; music that is capable of drawing out the wisdom of the body. It is a safe, gentle, allowing process done lying down or in a position of comfort. It is important that the body be kept warm, comfortable and covered. We use large towels which completely cover the body, and attention is given to their color since color too is recognized as significant in the process.
The Alignment may take from one and a half to two hours. Afterward, it is important to take some quiet time to integrate the experience and to gather insights to journal. Insights may also come more slowly. Some people begin to have a more meaningful dream life. Others find awareness surfacing from time to time for months, even years after the experience.
As this process deepens it is helpful to work with the entire Well-Springs Program where Alignment-Through-Music is part of a total synthesis, using movement, music and the arts to bring us into wholeness.
Then we find that we are relating to ourselves and others in a new way, freer, more aware, alive and responsive to each new moment.
Alignment-Through-Music was developed by Kay Ortmans at Well-Springs in the early 1960's. It has been an integral part of the Well-Springs Program since then, attracting many to experience the work.
Information about the Well-Springs Training Program is available through the
Well-Springs Foundation.
[email protected] phone: 831.252.0446