Visit BAC Sonic Clinic to hear the sounds of Salpuri & Shinawi
Image 1: Korean folklore and theatre practitioner, Vong Pak.
Image 2: Korean folk musician, Junghee Oh.
In BAC’s Wellness Studio Blog, we invite you to share the passion we have for healing arts, and show how you can use featured Brooklyn traditions from our global diasporas to nurture and heal your body, community, and soul.
Today’s Brooklyn Traditions that heal: Salpuri & Shinawi!
Salpuri is a Korean dance, originally performed in shamanic ceremonies to expel evil spirits.
Shinawi is the accompanying music that is largely improvisational, featuring flutes and the janggu drum. The dance traditionally includes a white cloth in a shamanic rite as the percussive shinawi sets the tone for the rite.
Hatim Belyamani shared his thoughts on arts and culture:
“I believe that the first reason is that arts and culture brings people together. We all remember, during the first days of the pandemic, when we were more isolated…What got most of us through the day, was a sense of community.”
To expel sadness, we must sometimes lean into it.
This is a meditation for releasing sadness. Come to a comfortable position. Take a cleansing breath in and out.
Ask yourself, "what hurts?" Think of something ailing you today. Think of an incident, moment, or experiences in detail.
Allow yourself to feel the sadness in your body. What physical sensations are arising?
Place a hand on where you feel the sadness in your body. Breathe, sending warmth to this spot.
When you are ready, set an intention of casting sadness away. Let out an audible exhale.
Practice gentleness with yourself for the rest of the day.
Sing or dance to a song you enjoy, call a loved one, or journal if you feel moved to. Reflect.