As we embark on the third series of Symphony of Radiance, (formerly known as Movement and Music for Well-Being), we find ourselves standing at a remarkable intersection—where Tai Chi, intuitive music, therapeutic sound, energetic art, nature imagery, and intentional tea rituals converge to form a true NeuroArts experience. What began as a movement-and-music exploration has unfolded into a multidisciplinary, whole-person program supporting transformation on the structural, nutritional, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. This summer, we step even more fully into that vision, preparing the community for a very special retreat experience coming in August.
Each series of Symphony of Radiance has built upon the last, expanding our understanding of how movement, sound, colour, frequency, and intention can shape the body’s internal landscape. In this third series, we continue weaving the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine—particularly the Five Element Theory and the Ko and Shen cycles—with the evidence emerging from neuroscience, psychophysiology, and somatic healing research. The result is an integrative experience that not only teaches practices but cultivates a profound shift in how participants move, breathe, heal, and experience themselves.
Movement as Medicine: Structure, Flow, and Internal Mechanics
At the core of Symphony of Radiance is Tai Chi, offered in both seated and standing forms inspired by Master Moy Lin Shin. These gentle patterns open blocked pathways, enhance circulation, support lymph flow, and create mobility from within. Research on Tai Chi consistently shows improvements in balance, joint stability, proprioception, and autonomic nervous system regulation. It is widely recognized for its ability to reduce chronic pain, increase energy, and calm the mind through rhythmic, coordinated movement.
In this series, we explore deeper layers of the Essence of the Spine—its structural significance, its emotional resonance, and its energetic intelligence. As we realign the spine through movement and music, we influence the fascial network, the vagus nerve, and the bioelectric currents that guide healing at a cellular level. Movement becomes a gateway to resilience.
The Science of Sound, Frequency & Music: A Portal to Cellular Shift
Our collaborative team brings forward some of the most potent research-grounded modalities in healing arts. Sound—whether created through Colin MacLeod’s intuitive musical improvisations, Donna Hutchison’s therapeutic harp frequencies, or Brenda Bowen Cox’s deeply attuned musical therapy—acts as a carrier wave into the nervous system. Studies show that sound vibration can change brainwave activity, balance hemispheric functioning, shift emotional states, and even affect heart rate variability. We have experienced how the entrainment of the music provides an easy transition into the movement patterns, facilitating long-term memory of the patterns.
More recent findings in vibrational medicine demonstrate that frequency influences the crystalline structure of water inside the body, modifies cellular communication, and reorganizes patterns held in muscle memory. Intuitive sound, in particular, creates a responsive relationship between practitioner, participant, and field—allowing the music to match the moment and support the body’s self-regulating intelligence. This is one of the foundational principles of NeuroArts: the body responds to the arts as energetic information.
Colour, Art & the Biofield: When the Unseen Becomes Visible
Colour and visual imagery engage another access point to healing. Energetic artist Marian Egan brings the symbolic language of frequency, archetype, and subtle pattern into each session. Her artworks are not simply illustrations; they are energetic maps that reflect the emotional and spiritual movement of the group. Research in chromotherapy and neuroaesthetics shows that colour impacts emotional regulation, cognitive interpretation, and even endocrine response.
Nature photography by Tanya Levy adds another dimension. Studies in ecopsychology reveal that exposure to images of nature—even virtually—reduces cortisol, lowers blood pressure, and activates the brain’s default mode network in ways that restore the sense of wholeness. These images help participants reconnect to their inner nature, reminding the nervous system what safety and harmony feel like.
The Power of Intention & Nutrition: Tea as a Healing Ritual
This series also includes weekly Tea with Intention, hosted by the Cape Breton Tea Company. Herbal blends offered through sample kits or a full tea set bring forward the nutritional and vibrational gifts of plants. Tea becomes more than a beverage—it becomes a ritual that anchors the body in presence. Research in psychoneuroimmunology shows that intentional practices like mindful sipping can regulate immune function, support digestion, and align emotional and physiological states.
A Journey Toward August: Preparing for a Transformational Retreat
As Symphony of Radiance continues to expand, this third series forms an essential stepping stone toward a powerful, immersive retreat planned for August. While details are still to come, the intention is clear: to bring the full NeuroArts framework into a shared physical space where movement, sound, art, nature, and intention merge into a profound healing experience.
Together, we are exploring what becomes possible when ancient practices and modern research join hands—when Tai Chi meets neuroscience, when art meets vibrational medicine, and when community becomes a catalyst for transformation.
This is more than a class series.
It is a radiant evolution of self, guided by the full symphony of movement, sound, colour, nature, and intention.