The Healing Power of Music
~ with Canadian Recording Artist Debbie Danbrook
October 7th to 9th
Music is often said to be food for the soul. It touches each one of us deeply and personally. In ancient times music was used for healing, music was medicine. Listening to healing music with an open heart is one of the most natural forms of meditation and healing available in our lives today.
This retreat will offer the participants the opportunity to experience the healing energy of the Shakuhachi flute and voice in different peaceful and sacred settings. The Shakuhachi¹s revitalising and powerful sound vibrations lead to a relaxed meditative state where healing can take place. In addition, a simple postural breathing technique will be taught and utilized during the healing meditations.
Friday evening
An introduction to healing music and the Shakuhachi flute plus the teaching of a simple breath techinique. A Shakuhachi meditation will be offered while the participants focus
on the breathwork.
Saturday afternoon
There will be a short talk on the Chakras and how healing music can help to clear and balance these energy centres in the body. Then a self healing technique will be taught that can be used in conjunction with healing music.
Saturday evening
A healing music meditation will be offered in the Great Hall. The participants will relax while Debbie walks through the space, weaving a web of healing energy around the group.
Friday
- 3-5pm arrival, spa, fitness and fun in and around the property
- 5:30pm tour and orientation
- 6pm dinner
- 7pm Introduction to Healing Music with Debbie Danbrook
Saturday
- 8am breakfast
- 9:00am Grail World Mantra Practice
- 9:15am Guided Hike
- 10:15am Yoga
- 11:15am Equine Wisdom
- 12:30 lunch
- 2:00 Chakra and Healing Music Talk with Debbie
- 1:30-6pm spa, liesure time
- 6pm dinner
- 7pm Evening of Healing Music Meditation with Debbie
Sunday
- 8am breakfast
- 9am Grail World Mantra
- 9:15am Guided Hike
- 10:30am Yoga
- 9am - 11am Personal time for Hike, Spa therapy time, visit to the Grotto or Labyrinth
- 11am check out of rooms
- 12:30 lunch (optional)
- Participants are invited to continue to enjoy the facilities, fitness classes and spa treatments. Lockers available upon request.
Retreat fee:
In-house guests no extra charge!
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Debbie Danbrook is a Master of the Shakuhachi, a Japanese Bamboo Flute originally played by monks as a type of Zen called Suizen or blowing Zen. Until recently the Shakuhachi has only been played by men and Debbie is the first woman to have mastered this ancient instrument. She has recorded 18 CD's for healing and meditation. Debbie offers healing music concerts and workshops and plays at healing events throughout North America and Japan. Ms. Danbrook has received a total of fifteen awards from the Canada Council, the Ontario Arts Council and The Toronto Arts Council. Her music has been embraced by healers and spiritual practitioners around the globe. Ms. Danbrook also incorporates the sacred symbol of the Labyrinth into many of her events. She performs around the world at concerts, workshops, conferences and special events.
Debbie Danbrook has been featured in articles in the Toronto Star newspaper, Canadian Living and the Elm Street magazine. She has been seen many times on TVO, Vision and CBC on television and radio and was profiled in a half hour documentary on the Person to Person TV program.
