Chantshops
Booking information & costs
Chantshop Calendar & registration
How Chanting Boosts Health
Chantshops involve in-depth training in using music for health and spiritual transformation. As with chant circles, no prior singing experience is necessary. The goal is to give you some devotional tools that you can use in everyday life. All chantshops include learning a basic repertoire of cross-cultural chants and sacred songs. Then, depending on the length of the session and the focus, training may also include:
Sound Medicine--unleash the healing power of your own voice
Sonic Massage-tone your chakras, clear subtle energy pathways and relax
Vocal prayer and meditation--breathing techniques, posture, toning, overtoning and gentle devotional movement.
The Mysticism of Sound-how to achieve luminous states of consciousness
The Physics of Sound-resonance, entrainment and the effect of sound on body, mind, spirit and culture.
The Yoga of Sound-four ancient streams of sonic mysticism from Hinduism.
Yoga Laughter-vocal exercises that boost the immune system, relieve depression, and create deep joy
Improvised chanting-devotional singing from your heart's core
A World of Harmony--sound weavings and songs that unite us
Self Discovery-uncover your own life song, the personal signature of your soul
Chantshop formats are flexible. Possibilities include:
A weekend retreat
A day-long intensive
Introductory chantshops of 2-4 hours
A series, over the course of a few weeks or months
For longer chantshops, it is a wonderful service to host a presentation for the public at the end. Under Nancy’s direction, chantshop participants can demonstrate what they have learned by including the audience in a devotional “concert” or chant circle.
Some chantshop descriptions
Sacred Healing Song—The Magic of Chant
Music is strong medicine and your voice is one of the most powerful tools for self-healing. Treat yourself to a “tune up”. Discover the secret power of music for nourishing body, mind and spirit. Experience multi-faith chanting, therapeutic sound, healing visualizations, journaling, sharing circles and sound weavings in a safe, small group setting. Nancy Watters will guide you step-by-step to a greater awareness of the beneficial effects of sacred sound and help you restore balance and well-being.
My Heart’s Song—A Journey of Self-discovery
Your voice is your personal signature—a vehicle of your soul’s self-expression. Singing can be a profound doorway to self-discovery. Awaken the voice of your heart and soul. Take time to reflect on your life’s journey. Uncover your noblest self through singing in a relaxed, creative, playful atmosphere that includes guided reflection, journaling and small group activities.
Banish Singer’s Block Forever
Has the poet, dreamer, singer in you gone missing? Are you yearning to sing just for the sheer fun of it? Did someone say, “You can’t sing!”, but you really want to? If singing is giving you trouble, whether you are a professional or novice, this training can free your voice, immediately and permanently. An easy, step-by-step series of practical exercises and specific techniques will help you unlock the singer within. Come rekindle the joy of singing.
"Chantshop" at Desert Rose Baha'i Institute, Arizona. January 20, 2007
Listen to the January 20, 2007 Arizona chantshop
Posters:
Public Concert - June 13th, 2007
Sacred Healing Song -Nov. 24, 2007
"Your chantshop was one of the most positive, deep and instantaneously transformational events in my life. I can still feel the glow and purity that was created." - Steven Fletcher, California
"It not only uplifted me but made me laugh, cry and feel fully spiritually alive again!" - Anna Montague, Arizona
"At the Sacred World chantshop, Nancy, with great kindness, skill and knowledge guided all of us on a journey to that heart-filled place where we became joined together in love, and our spirits were free from the "fetters of this world"! What a safe and wonderful journey it was. I am forever changed and full of gratitude." - Camille Bonzani, Arizona