"be transformed...
Read the Word "Lectio Divina". . .
Reflect and rotate the Word through your heart, mind, and body "Meditatio". . .
Respond in Prayer "Oratio". . .
Return to the world as you rest in the Word "Contemplatio"
FORM DVD and Study Guides
: : For our available materials, email info@studioignite.com
: : Watch the DVD FORM Inspired by Psalm 23
FORM Private Sessions
: : Learn to develop your personal FORM practice
: : One-on-one or semi-private for couples/families
: : Available for group classes and retreats
FORM at Pepperdine University
Class for Spring Semester is open for enrollment
(limited capacity of 18 students)
: : "Dorm FORM" is available for Convo Credit
Bring together your dorm or small group
"In the beginning was the Word..." - John 1:1
The breath and movement practiced through FORM is inspired by music, poetry, prayer, and meditation on 'the Word'. We experience how Scripture can become living text in our hearts, minds, and bodies.
With FORM, we fill our minds with meditation on the Sermon on the Mount, Psalm 23 and other passages, as we integrate core-conditioning principles that can increase our strength and flexibility. With each daily practice session, we learn to be calm, centered, strong and agile.
Freedom to be unburdened, peaceful and free - Matthew 5:3-12
Order as we face challenges - Matthew 5:13-48
Renewal as we receive God's love - Matthew 6
Meditation seeking grace and truth - Matthew 7
The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Presence)
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted. (Longing)
Blessed are the humble and gentle,
for they shall inherit the earth. (Expectation)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied. (Abundant)
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy. (Sanctity)
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God. (Union)
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the sons of God. (Reconciliation)
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Endures)
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Contentment)
He makes me lie down in green pastures, (Serenity)
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul. (Restoration)
He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. (Guidance)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me; (Courage)
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Trust)
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (Justice)
You have anointed my head with oil; my cup overflows. (Gratitude)
Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, (Persevering Love)
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Grace)
Matthew 22:37-39 "'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.'" (Balance)
Isaiah 40:31 "Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." (Soaring Free in God's love)
Instead of counting the repetitions of an exercise with numbers, in the practice of FORM, you will mark your movements with the Fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23: "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control".
