Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the Witchual Workout with Laura Tempest Zakroff - a ritually-inspired movement experience designed to get us moving a bit more on a daily basis. Each day, we'll have a different magical focus and build up our stamina and body exploration.
I didn't have the voice to speak much, so please forgive the lack of audio introduction. Today is simply a dance to honor and remember those who passed far too soon - and all of us grieving the loss in our own way. This has been a year of so much loss and death, and it never gets any easier with each passing. (Nor should it.) This dance calls in the elements, the directions, those that have come before and those that will come after, and our connection to everything through the mind, heart, and body (3 Cauldrons). You can read more about the song below, and there's also a link for a sigil.
In memory of S.T. Shimi aka Black Orchid. Shine on.
ksat.com/news/local/2020/12/04/shimi-was-my-role-model-community-mourns-beloved-performance-artist-lgbtq-social-justice-champion
Music: "Epitaph" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/epitaph-in-memory-of-annie
About this song:
The words and melody come from an ancient Greek tombstone. It is the oldest known complete musical work. Here's a link with more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seikilos_epitaph
"While you live, shine / Seek no trouble or sorrow at all
For we are here just a short while / And time will always demand its toll"
You can also work with the Psychopomp sigil: patheos.com/blogs/tempest/2020/04/the-psychopomp-sigil-to-ease-the-passing.html
Photo in thumbnail image taken by Scott Schappell.
Welcome to the Witchual Workout with Laura Tempest Zakroff - a ritually-inspired movement experience designed to get us moving a bit more on a daily basis. Each day, we'll have a different magical focus and build up our stamina and body exploration.
I didn't have the voice to speak much, so please forgive the lack of audio introduction. Today is simply a dance to honor and remember those who passed far too soon - and all of us grieving the loss in our own way. This has been a year of so much loss and death, and it never gets any easier with each passing. (Nor should it.) This dance calls in the elements, the directions, those that have come before and those that will come after, and our connection to everything through the mind, heart, and body (3 Cauldrons). You can read more about the song below, and there's also a link for a sigil.
In memory of S.T. Shimi aka Black Orchid. Shine on.
ksat.com/news/local/2020/12/04/shimi-was-my-role-model-community-mourns-beloved-performance-artist-lgbtq-social-justice-champion
Music: "Epitaph" by Nathaniel Johnstone
nathanieljohnstone.bandcamp.com/track/epitaph-in-memory-of-annie
About this song:
The words and melody come from an ancient Greek tombstone. It is the oldest known complete musical work. Here's a link with more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seikilos_epitaph
"While you live, shine / Seek no trouble or sorrow at all
For we are here just a short while / And time will always demand its toll"
You can also work with the Psychopomp sigil: patheos.com/blogs/tempest/2020/04/the-psychopomp-sigil-to-ease-the-passing.html
Photo in thumbnail image taken by Scott Schappell.
