Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés invites listeners to The Joyous Body. Here, she shares original stories, poems, and psychological commentary about the challenges, remedies, and ancient knowings of the holy female body, “that which is not a dumb servant but a divine fellow traveler and consort.” Six inspirational sessions celebrate and reclaim the mystery and power of the feminine form, exploring:
“The Ice Queen: The Distorted Mirror”
“As the wise woman gathers years, like an ancient tree, she grows even more arms, even more flowers and fruits,” explains Dr. Estés. “She is more rooted, more vast, more sheltering–developing her callings to be throughout life: maiden mother, medium, crone, elder, healer, teacher, artist, knowing woman.” The Joyous Body welcomes all women to discover the body as “Radiant Being” ever ready to protect, guide, and support us on the journey of the soul.
a joyous learning experience Between the compelling stories and Dr. Estes’ spellbinding voice, listening was a joy. I found myself listening to these cds over and over again. She’s synthesized wisdom from all over the world into a sane, responsible and loving way to embrace self-care. Although the focus of the cds is the wise woman archetype, I think the messages here address a hunger felt by women of all ages.