Alignment-Through-Music is a form of body attunement in which massage and fine music
are employed to unblock memory and emotion, bringing insight into the real nature of one's
discomfort, raising the consciousness and producing a new integration and resiliency of
body, mind and spirit.

We work from an acceptance that tension is locked-in memory of hurt, fear,  rejection or 
guilt, and that when muscles are eased and tension released, it  is possible to recover the 
emotion of the memory of its origin and to transform  the negative power it has held over 
us. Then we can see all the distortions and  ramifications it has produced in the events of 
our lives. While this acceptance is basic, the whole process is one of confidently and 
joyfully letting the body  tell its story – not anticipating what it will tell in any way but 
simply letting whatever wants to surface, surface.

There will not necessarily be an experience of emotion. Some people have  already released 
a great deal of emotion before coming to a session. Whether  the emotion is understood or 
not, the Alignment will bring these people into  a new sense of integration and harmony. For 
some, the action is so interior  that they are brought into higher consciousness. For others,
there may be deep emotions and its expression is encouraged because often it precedes the
realization of long-buried causes.

This cause may be rooted in the very far past or it may be relatively recent.  Whether it is 
actual or symbolic, we find the impression of these experiences  to have significance and the 
power to heal.

As the root is realized, the energy can be released and transformed. It no longer  holds us. 
We are literally freed. The transformation takes place through the power of the music and 
the nurturing energy of transpersonal love.

As preparation for the alignment, come with no expectations or preconceptions  of what the 
outcome will be. We also suggest a short walk or movement-to-music,  either alone or with 
others, in order to help drop off concerns and to get the  circulation moving. Then there is a 
preliminary talk with the facilitator.

During the massage everyone’s attention is kept on the music. The facilitator’s  movements 
will be synchronized with the music because the music is the  dynamic factor in the process. 
We select music of high vibration; music that is capable of drawing out the wisdom of the body. the wisdom of 
It is a safe, gentle, allowing process done lying down or in a position of comfort.  It is important 
that the body be kept warm, comfortable and covered. We use  large towels which completely 
cover the body, and attention is given to their  color since color too is recognized as significant  
in the process.

The Alignment may take from one and a half to two hours.  Afterward, it is important  to take some 
quiet time to integrate the experience and to gather insights to journal. Insights may also  come 
more slowly. Some people begin to have a more meaningful dream life.  Others find awarenesses 
surfacing from time to time for months, even years after the experience.

As this process deepens it is helpful to work with the entire Well-Springs Program  where 
Alignment-Through-Music is part of a total synthesis, using movement, music  and the arts 
to bring us into wholeness.

Then we find that we are relating to ourselves and others in a new way, freer, more aware,
alive and responsive to each new moment. 

Alignment-Through-Music was developed by Kay Ortmans-Pawley  at Well-Springs in the  
early 1960's. It has been an integral part of the Well-Springs Program since then,  attracting 
many to experience the work.

 Information about the Well-Springs Training Program is available through the Well-Springs Foundation.             

 Spkinnamon@well-springs.com                                         
  phone: 843.873.1960