{"title":"Ana Hernandez","description":"\u003cp\u003eANA HERNÁNDEZ is a composer, arranger, performer, theomusicologist, and activist songleader who has made eight recordings. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHernández is a member of the recording group HARC and has conducted workshops on the effects of rhythm and chant for more than a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Hernández travels widely to lead retreats and facilitate workshops with groups of all sizes, collaborating to build community and create liturgies in many different styles. This work of gathering and deepening community through music and chant runs through everything she creates and collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAna Hernandez’s books are published by SkyLight Paths, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-sacred-art-of-chant","title":"The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen your mind and heart, lift your voice, and discover how the sacred art of chant can enrich your spiritual life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Chanting with an intention to open our hearts and minds to the presence of God in us helps us to be quiet in the face of mystery and learn how to hear what it has to say to us…. Chanting is holistic. It will transform you, you will embody the change, and people will notice the new, more grounded you. More important, though, you will notice the new, more grounded you.\"\u003cbr\u003e—from the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sacred Art of Chant\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to use your own voice to create sacred sounds—no matter your religious background or vocal ability. Drawing on chants from several different faith traditions, this invigorating guidebook is ideal for anyone who wants to enliven their prayer experience in a unique way and navigate a path to a conscious relationship with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChant isn't just about monks or ancient Hindu gurus—this dynamic spiritual art continues to be developed and practiced today. Like other spiritual disciplines, chant can lead to limitless and unexpected benefits. With a steady practice and an open mind, you may find that chant helps you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate clarity, focus, and compassion in your daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise your energy level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your receptivity to other people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranscend the limits you impose on yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel more comfortable in your own skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimately, lead a more complete spiritual life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1594730369\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9781594730368\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Ana Hernandez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43236441686232,"sku":"9781594730368","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43236441719000,"sku":"9781683364252","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9781594730368_FC_mockup_v2_1738743003_fd6d1c34-8ffb-4cd7-85d0-ed53a86459af.jpg?v=1791033099"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-ana-hernandez.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}