Music Moves the Soul Comes to Southwest Florida

Jennifer Loftus, who recently moved to Northport from Maui, guides music, movement and meditation to harmonize the body, quiet the mind and elevate the spirit Her business, Music Moves the Soul, helps you explore how both sound and stillness can open and heal your heart to make you feel more alive, peaceful and present.

Loftus offers “Finding and Freeing Your Voice” sessions, piano lessons, singing alchemy crystal bowl meditations, private and small group sessions, Divine Feminine Dance™ classes and other special events for women.

For more information, call 808-283-3774 or visit MusicMovesTheSoul.com.

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