Today we primarily think of dance as a form of entertainment or as a way to exercise or socialize. There was a time, however, when dance was considered the highest expression of our spirituality in our search for the communion with the divine, a part of life's journey, celebrating the seasons and rhythms of the year and the rhythms of our lives. Dance is a language that reunites the body, mind, and soul. Through dance we experience a different dimension. Sacred Woman, Sacred Dance is the first book to explore women's spiritual expression, women's ways through a study of dance. While the role of women's sacred dance was most valued in goddess-worshipping cultures where women served as priestesses and healers, dance was once an integral part of religious ritual and ceremonial expression in cultures all over the world, including Judaism and Christianity. In this book the author investigates how dance came to be excluded from worship and reveals how dance is once again being integrated into spiritual practices, both in public forums and on a deeply personal and private level. There are sacred dances for all occasions in life's passages. Stewart describes sacred circles, birth rituals, ecstatic dances, and dances of loss and grief (in groups and individually) that allow us to integrate the movements of faith, healing, and power into our daily life. Soft cover, 8"x 10", 246 pages, many color plates as well as black and white photographs and illustrations. Free Shipping! To order by phone call Toll Free 866-596-9982