“We will enter the music of life by becoming the instrument.  As we discover the music of being human, we will use our amazing capacity to communicate to deepen our connection and awareness and, in the process, awaken the depths of communion. This is, bar none, the most fulfilling of all experiences I have ever known." — Maniko

 

 

The Process

"Silence is the music; it's the space that holds the song ..."

 

First, we will sit silently and give ourselves over completely to the breath and to listening to all the sounds of life.

 

Then, we will gently open our bodies to the rhythm of the breath and the tides moving from the inside out, with the same sensitivity as our silent listening, but now we add the kinesthetic sensitivity of touch, feeling the air on our skin, the blood moving in our veins, the earth supporting us, the waves of life in the heart.

Then we add our voices, simply, gently and with effortless sensitivity, relaxing into each new dimension with a loving, feeling, listening and welcoming state of mind. We trust what comes and allow ourselves to be moved by the pure and simple experience of this life, stripped of all "motives, goals or attitudes or judgments"...

And just when the fullness of connection resonates with a natural wholeness, we join together in PrayerSong to unite us with the Universal Heart.

From here, we write our experiences, allowing them to come through on the page, as words. We infuse these words with our love and appreciation, then with rhythm and repetition … until a song is born.

We will each come home with a song that is born of our most intimate experience of being - and we will offer our Hearts to the Whales. We will give them our song and silent attunement, and ask them for their wisdom. Then in listening from the deep silence to their responses - this too will become a new song. And the cycle of connection and communion continues. It is a mystery and a blessing to be lived, as well as a great adventure.

This will be our daily meditation, which takes surprisingly little time, yet will remain with you always, once you get the knack. You will be gently guided, supported and coached, held with respect and encouragement as you find your own way.

Please join me. You will have a priceless treasure from this adventure that will enrich you for the rest of your life.
 
Maniko Dru Dadigan
Voice & Self-Expression 
Whole Person Integration 
Coach/Facilitator
415 460-6960

“Allowing your gifts, intelligence & creativity to shine.”

Temple of Song
www.templeofsong.com

Bringing Resonance Awareness, Meditation & Creativity Together …

About Maniko ...

Maniko has been writing songs, performing and singing in a diverse array of venues for over 25 years. She has produced and recorded three CDs of her original material and worked on a variety of other recording projects. She has extensive professional and experiential training in expressive arts therapies, emotional release and integration facilitation, meditative disciplines as well as dance, movement, breath and resonance awareness as vehicles for bridging the worlds of spiritual development, personal integration and authentic self-expression. Along with private sessions, she performs and facilitates workshops on the Dimensions of Voice & Self-Expression, Creativity, Transformational & Ecstatic Singing, Songwriting and Meditation in Europe, Asia and the U.S.

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This trip is part of the program series,
The Call of the Whale: Transformational Journeys in Baja ...
presented by The River Guidess and Blue Waters Kayaking

The schedule will be based on Blue Waters' 8-day Magdalena Bay Whale Camp / Sea of Cortez Eco-Resort tour (with 1st night in a Loreto hotel, next 2 nights at a comfortable whale-watching base camp on Magdalena Bay, and last 4 nights at an secluded Eco-Resort on the Sea of Cortez).

Workshop sessions will take place for 3-4 hours (TBD), once or twice each day.

Cost: $1825 ... (of $1695 until November 8th, 2006)

A $350 non-refundable deposit holds your space. Full payment is due 90 days before start of trip. Payment plans may be available with advance arrangements. Trip is limited to 14 participants, so reserve early to ensure your space and secure the lowest possible airfare.

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Loreto (LTO): Blue Waters has reserved a limited number of seats at discounted group fares with Alaska Airlines. These offer considerable savings, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about this trip, flights to Loreto, and to receive email updates as it all unfolds,
contact Gail at 415-312-3112 or go@RiverGuidess.com

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