Song written and performed by Marya Stark

With Fa Jun on frame Drum

Captured by Dan Hartigan and Reida Sage

Song inspired by the beautiful Sofiah Thom

and her work with Temple Body Arts

~ Temple Body ~

My body is a temple

my eyes the sacred doors

my womb the chalice vessel

to receive the muses pour

my heart is ever burning

with the flame of my true song

my dance it is emerging

as the answer to the call

Presence my sanctuary

pleasure my sacrament

This movement emanating

from the wells of reverence

A spacious wonder guiding

towards my shining compass star

where all I give’s returning

in an overflow of awe

I am the vast reunion

of heavens and the earth

I am the Vas of power

through which spirit flows her mirth

I am the cherished daughter

of the elemental poem

my body is the temple

great mystery comes home

I pray with every breath i take

praise with every move i make

worship in the holy temple body all around me

I pray with every breath i give

praise with every move i live

merging with the holy temple body from within