Art Book Corner Screen Dance as Rite of Passage Screen Dance as Rite of Passage (c) Dr Lila Moore The Dancing Veil I was laying on the treatment bed waiting for the acupuncture needles to take effect on my distressed body and mind. The acupuncturist, a highly praised though modest practitioner of alternative medicine, and I, were in the unknown. He could not […] Lila Moore April 1, 2023April 6, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art Visionary Brit Museum On a cold afternoon in November, I passed through the threshold of the smallest gallery in London to install my augmented reality prints. It reminded me of a scene from Harry Potter or an occult ritual in which two realms intersect and fuse into a visionary vista. This time, it wasn’t a wall that led […] Lila Moore December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art Solstice and the Technology of Time The architectonic structures of monuments such as Karnak Temple in Egypt and Stonehenge in England are ancient time measurement systems that, through links with the sun and sky, helped regulate human activity in cyclic correlation with a sacred Earth and Cosmos. These structures are the remains of ancient magical technology that in special moments in […] Lila Moore December 20, 2021February 17, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Conscious Community Initiative Holistic Wellbeing Inner Healing for Outer Health: an exploration for healthcare practitioners The Inner Healing for Outer Health course was an online immersive course in Integrative Health for healthcare practitioners, which is now drawing to a close. Twelve curious practitioners from South Africa and Italy embarked on the 12-week journey that integrated theory, practice, and personal insights with application on the field. “I feel so liberated that […] Hennie Geldenhuys July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Book Corner Making Magic Happen “The Magickal Women Conference held on 1 June 2019 was a major international gathering in London celebrating women in the occult, witchcraft, and esoteric traditions. The conference was designed to pay homage to the women of the past who challenged the status quo by embracing mysticism, magic and occultism, and to the women who continue […] Lila Moore June 24, 2021August 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art NOW IS THE TIME – EVERLASTING TIME Egypt’s Pharaohs’ Golden Parade Last night Egypt dazzled the world. A majestic journey that history will forever remember lit the streets of Cairo with a golden glow. The atmosphere fused new and ancient memories, hues, sensations, and a profound feeling of mystery, magic and reverence. Once again, Egypt’s legendary kings and queens took centre stage. They […] Lila Moore April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art The Shamanic Spirit in 21st Century Art, Culture & Technology This post is dedicated to the voices of my students and their testimonials. It includes a short video-ode to them and to the dancing spirit that guides our journey of discovery. Participation Mystique by Owen Fender Dr Lila Moore’s course started by presenting us with Werner Herzog’s film, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, which took us […] Lila Moore January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corona & Beyond: Dialogues Corona & Beyond: Benefits of the shamanic paradigm and rituals during a crisis Our challenging times call for a widening of perspectives, as we continue to navigate this turbulent and disruptive crisis of the Coronavirus pandemic. This third dialogue in the Corona & Beyond summer series explored how the ancient wisdom and ritual practices of the shamanic paradigm can be beneficial for us. Dr. Steven Schmitz shared his […] Steven Schmitz August 17, 2020June 30, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked