~ TAHYA TECHNIQUE ~
An introduction to Danse Orientale
for healing, joy and vitality
Experience the soft and fluid movements
of a tradition rich in women's history.
Journey toward greater range of movement and flexibility
as well as a heightened sense of body image and self esteem.
DVD format includes material from previous VHS-format video (approx. 45 min.) ~ i.e., Chapters 1-7 introduce movements that resonate with the circular patterns of ancient traditions and healing rituals ~ PLUS EXPANDED INSTRUCTIONAL SEGMENT affording viewer AN ADDITIONAL 60-MIN. of INSTRUCTION. Also included: Tahya performing a dance utilizing the movements reviewed during instructional segment. Special attention given to posture, hip articulation and graceful arm and upper torso movements.
This DVD is designed to grant the viewer a BASIC vocabulary of movement from Tahya's dance repertoire.
Enjoy the creative, artistic, holistic and fun pathway of Danse Orientale!
Explore Belly Dancing for fun and fitness!
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As a complement to exercises you may already be doing, the original video introduced the viewer to movements designed to gradually restore a range of movement and confidence allowing creativity and graceful healing harmony to emerge as part of daily living. This dance is a healing tool for all women seeking psychological, spiritual, emotional, or physical balance. It invigorates a heightened sense of femininity & self esteem.
While the VHS-formatted video was primarily focused on introductory exercises for women recovering from breast surgery, this dance is helpful for all of us: Danse Orientale is enjoying a renaissance in the new millennium as women discover its ability to melt away stress. This dance expresses womanly grace through its round, circular, fluid motions.
The new DVD formatted product expands the opportunity to learn additional BASICS of Danse Orientale creating a solid foundation of vocabulary to be able to review the dance in the privacy of your home and/or prepare for more advanced instruction and combinations with instructors in your community.
A true union of body, mind and spirit, Danse Orientale physically exercises the body, engages the imagination and uplifts the spirit revealing your UNIQUE creativity, beauty and strength ~ important components to recovering a personal spiritual connection to the healing ability of our bodies.
Connect sacred and secular movements of ancient dance arts and
recover the power of personal creativity.
"I keep a copy of your 'Healing Dance' DVD on the shelf of the Center's lending library and in my healing work with clients who are experiencing health crisis ~ such as breast cancer or other illnesses that challenge their sense of self-worth ~ your instruction throughout the DVD and relaxing narrative on the companion CD's have proved very helpful. Every time a client returns the DVD and the 'Meditations' CD, they do so with words of thanks and praise for the insights and joy they gained.
Thank you for the kindness and love that you share so freely with others.
"The Tahya technique DVD is an asset in learning. Without any structured dance instruction I found her ability to break down the movements was just what I needed. Having the basics organized into segments of a DVD that I could play at home and repeat as much as I needed really gave a boost to my dance abilities. It was such a pleasure when after a few classes and working at home with the DVD, I began to "sync up"!
Thank you Tahya - I look forward to continued study with you (both at home on your DVD and in person)."
- Nan Cardella, Plymouth Meeting, PA
"Thank you for the inspiration, the insight, and the lovely gift you give to women through dance."
- Sylvia Harmon, Palm Springs, FL
As a lyme disease victim, I have found this dance to be very beneficial
in aiding my recovery (and I never took dance lessons before).
It has
helped me to put aside all other things, just for a moment . . . and focus on
myself ~ mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Tahya has a special gift that she
graciously shares with others.
- Joan Orchard, Allentown, PA
"Tahya, I've just finished devouring your beautiful cds and amazing video. Your meditations are lovely
and your video is inspirational and moving. Your healing movements are a blessing to many women!"
- Anita-Cristina, Boston, MA
founding member, The Goddess Dancing
[link to Belly Dancing the Sacred Shapes
with The Goddess Dancing at Tahya's resources page]
"(This is) an inspirational video, designed to provide encouragement to women who have had breast surgery or other devastating physical conditions. Tahya's demeanor on this video is warm, caring, encouraging, and supportive.
If you feel emotionally and spiritually battered
from your experience with breast cancer surgery and the follow-on treatments,
the contents of this tape may bring a little healing to your soul, give you hope,
and introduce you to a dance form that may help you start to feel feminine again."
"I commend you on the spirit and execution of your video; it is truly wonderful.
I am impressed with the content and production both technically and artistically.
It's hard to make Spirit come through in a video, but somehow you managed to do it!"
- Steve Bloom, Washingon, DC
Percussionist, Director of Havana Select,
and co-founder/board member of Dance Place
"I just want to tell how much I enjoy your DVD ~ I am feeling better about myself as a woman and my posture is much better.
This DVD is an awesome way to refresh in between classes.
You go through the moves slowly where I can take my time and see how you are doing each move.
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in rediscovering their body. Shukran!!!!
- Kathy Kovalchick, Whitehall, PA
"After observing the profound 'healing' taking place with Tahya's students who are Cancer survivors, I was instantly moved and realized the urgency to spread the word to therapeutic communities at large.
Without reservation I endorse Tahya's work as a beautiful, effective complement to any traditional therapy model."
LINK to print out Sunday, April 8, 2001,
Morning Call newspaper article:
"Arabic dance instructor makes a video to help breast-surgery patients."
NOTE: The Tahya Technique "Healing Dance" (tm) Certification (18-hour) Program is open to interested parties including but not limited to professionals employed in nursing, counseling, physical therapy, art therapy, etc. particularly those who do a significant amount of work with women in recovery (for example, women recovering from breast surgery), and/or support group administrators or facilitators. The Tahya Technique
"Healing Dance" (tm) program uses ancient dance traditions as a pathway to relaxation and healing. YOU can give others the opportunity to expand their
imagination, creativity, individual growth and fulfillment ~ important components to recovering a personal, spiritual connection to health, which
complements one's recovery process.
Regain a sense of balance, femininity & creativity in your life
through Danse Orientale, a tradition steeped in antiquity.
"Healing Dance" DVD: $24.95 (plus $5 Shipping & Handling)
SPECIAL OFFER:
Purchase the DVD with TAHYA MEDITATIONS CD, RAINBOW CD *or* "Vol. III" CD***and SAVE $10:
"Healing Dance" DVD + CD for only $29.95 (plus $5 S & H)
***For more information about the CD's, go to Tahya Meditations CD's.
Please make check payable to TAHYA
Send your order with check or money order to: PO Box 56, Coplay, PA 18037-0056
Go to: Tahya's website order form
For more information,
E-mail: Tahya@tahya.com
610-776-7045
Return to Tahya website page: Danse Orientale ~ A Healing Dance.
