The dance of the serpent has roots as an ancient fertility dance connected to matriarchy and the Mother Goddess, to whom the Snake is sacred.
The snake is associated with the rod of Asclepius, a serpent wrapped around a staff. Asklepius was a deity in Greek mythology associated with healing and medicine. The daughters of Aklepius were also associated with healing, like Hygeia, or Igeia, which means health in Greek.
In Indigenous, First Nation cultures, snake animal medicine is very powerful alchemy connected to transmutation and assisting with changes in consciousness. “Feel Snake’s rhythm and you will dance freely, incorporating those transmuting forces of the universe as part of your sensual dance of power.” (Medicine Cards: The Discovery of Power Through the Ways of Animals by
The spine, viewed from the side, looks and moves like a snake. It symbolises everything within our bodies and mind that moves under the surface, hidden from the light of consciousness. But when we bring awareness and undulatory movement to the spine, kundalini energy can rise, a greater flow of energy pulses through. This nourishes all aspects of your system and can help keep your health in harmony and balance.
Serpentini is like a martini - except maybe better, as you will wake up the next morning feeling renewed and refreshed, full of shakti power