The Healing Muse
Ms. Sharonne, an accomplished flutist, wins accolades wherever she
goes. From the mountains of Southern France, to major metropolitan
centers, to the coastal plains of North Carolina, audiences are
moved by her powers of expression, beauty of tone and delightfully
engaging manner. She is equally at home as a recitalist in Boston’s
famed Jordan Hall; as a soloist with the Boston Pops; as a chamber
musician in Carnegie Recital Hall. She was on the roster of North
Carolina’s prestigious Visiting Artist Program for three years and
has toured the Southeast extensively. Ms. Sharonne has appeared as
soloist with Clarion Concerts and other orchestras in New York,
Massachusetts and North Carolina. Her versatility extends to
expertise as a folk musician, improviser, and interpreter of North
Indian classical music. She has been the recipient of Meet The
Composer grants, in recognition of her improvisatory compositions,
and has received fellowships from the Regional Artist Project of NW
North Carolina of innovative proposals. "She displayed a virtuosity and mastery of her instrument that was truly wonderful." THE BOSTON PHOENIX "Ms. Sharonne’s flute playing was superb." "Solitary Flute," Akal Dev's first album, was originally designed as a relaxation CD. The perfect accompaniment to yoga, bodywork or meditation, it has also been known to put crying babies to sleep. Once it even assisted at a birth! An eclectic mix of classical, folk, Indian and improvisation, it is certain to appeal to any musical taste, and to calm the most jostled nerves. $15 plus postage. Those who know Akal Dev know that when it comes to repertoire, she's a hopeless kleptomaniac. She steals unabashedly from other instruments, and is especially fond of the string literature. "Stolen Goods" sheds a new light (and sound) on music originally composed for strings or clarinet. Akal Dev collaborates with pianist Bair Shagdaron, winner of several international competitions. "Brahms, Bruch and Bloch on flute? Yes, indeed! Akal Dev Sharonne combines a rich, glorious tone with virtuosity and passion. Her background, character and commitment to her art all come through in these performances. Thank you, Akal Dev, for this Grand Larceny!" - Criss Niemann, recording engineer $18 plus postage "Multi-level Yoga" is an intermediate class that combines traditional hatha yoga with kundalini practices. Complete with Akal Dev's flute during the relaxation. $12 plus postage "Yoga with Akal Dev Sharonne" is geared toward beginners. The relaxation is enhanced by Akal Dev's flute. $12 plus postage Flute Music for Sale
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(828) 264-1384 Yoga means union - union of body, mind, heart and spirit. This ancient system is enjoying an unprecedented popularity in our time. It is the ultimate practice for stress reduction and deep relaxation. It balances the body systems, promoting flexibility, strength, and longevity. Akal Dev has been practicing and teaching yoga since the 70’s. She has taught at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, UMass Amherst and Appalachian State University. Integrating traditional Hatha Yoga with Kundalini practices, her classes are a delightful blend of challenge, humor and wisdom. A special treat is her exquisite music played on a gold flute to relax and calm the body, mind and spirit. Students say... "Akal Dev is a yoga teacher extraordinaire." "Super excellent. Wonderful, knowledgeable and fun!" "Akal Dev teaches more than yoga. Her classes offer tools for
living a joyful, balanced life." Healing Touch is an energy based approach to healing. It uses gentle touch to restore harmony and balance, allowing clients to catalyze their own healing capacities. In a typical treatment, the client lies fully clothed on a table, while the practitioner’s sensitive hands move to areas of the body and energy field that may be experiencing pain or disease. Healing Touch has catalyzed self-healing in ailments ranging from life-threatening illnesses to the common cold, fatigue and stress. For more information on Healing touch visit the Healing Touch International website. Clients are assisted in creating a regimen for healing on all levels of their being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Long distance healings are also available. Akal Dev is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. A bonus of her treatments is her exquisite flute playing at the end of the session, designed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
"After one session, the chronic pain in my foot disappeared." "Your session resulted in the best visit with my
mother-in-law that I’ve had in years!" "After battling stage 4 cancer for eighteen months, I came to
see Akal Dev. Five Healing Touch sessions later, a bone scan and
CT scans revealed that all the metastases were gone. I am
healed! I believe that prayer and Healing Touch were the key
catalysts for this miraculous healing." From the beginning of time, people have come together with sacred movement and song to celebrate seasonal ceremony, life passages and daily renewal. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition. Sacred phrases are repeated to the accompaniment of live music and simple movements. This embodiment of the sacred phrase evokes feelings of peace, joy and love. Ms. Sharonne is a Certified Dance Leader. She has led Dances at the Omega Institute, Southern Dharma Retreat Center and other centers. She founded and has been leading the Boone Dance Circle since 1998. She also leads dances in Charlotte, NC.
Celebration of the Passing
of Rumi (More info) Born in Seattle, Washington, Akal Dev grew up on the upper
west side of Manhattan in New York City. Her musical career
began at the age of seven with the recorder, and continued with
the flute from age nine. She has also been dancing since the age
of five, starring as Prince Charming in a childhood production
of The Sleeping Beauty. Akal Dev attended the High School of
Music & Art in NYC, as well as The City College of New York,
where she majored in English. Following graduation from college,
she attended the New England Conservatory in Boston, where she
received a Bachelor's degree in flute performance with Highest
Honors, a Master's degree in performance with honors in theory,
and the Artist's Diploma in flute, which at the time, was the
highest degree awarded in performance. Ms. Sharonne won the
Arlington Philharmonic Young Artists competition, as well as the
NEC "Night at Pops" competition, which granted her a solo
appearance with the Boston Pops. She shares a passive solar home
on a hilltop in the North Carolina mountains with an orange and
white male cat. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, hiking, reading
and writing. Akal Dev may be contacted at (828)264-1384 or at Yoga at Blue Mountain Center on Mondays at 5:30 PM From New Market Center, go north on highway 194 .9 mile and turn left on Clint Norris Road immediately past Rainbow Trail on the left. The Center is the fourth house on the right: #368. Yoga at the Senior Center on Tuesdays at 6:15 PM The Senior Center is located on Poplar Grove Connector at the west end of Boone, between Rivers Street and King Street, adjacent to the Health Department. Yoga at the Jung Tao Acupuncture Clinic on Fridays at 12 PM The Clinic is located in the Old Cove Creek School on Dale Adams Road in Sugar Grove. The class meets in the Tai Chi room on the second floor. Healing Touch sessions are by appointment. Please call (828) 264-1384 to schedule your time. |
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Akal Dev Sharonne
Musician-Healer
(828) 264-1384
Performer
Flute Instructor
Yoga Instructor
Certified Healing Touch Practitioner
Certified Leader, Dances of Universal Peace
