“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
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On the Path of the Ancient Ones
A two-day journey of sacred dance, Sufi whirling, and ancient rituals to awaken the heart and remember the wisdom of the ancients. Facilitated by Dr. Farima Berenji.
Step into a sacred journey of remembrance through dance, ritual, and divine movement as we awaken the ancient wisdom of Persia and the mystic heart of Sufism. Across two transformative days, we will whirl, chant, and commune with spirit through sacred ceremonies, devotional dances, and timeless healing practices drawn from Zoroastrian, Yarsani, and Sufi traditions.
Sunday Daytime – On the Path of the Ancient Ones
Join us for a full-day immersion into the ancient sacred ritual dances and healing circles of Iran. This workshop is a rare opportunity to experience the depth of Iranian/Persian devotional dance and ritual ceremonies rooted in ancient Iran, Mitrasism, Yarsanism, Zoroastrianism, and early Sufism.
Through sacred movement, music, chanting, and nature rituals, we will reconnect to the wisdom of the ancients, awaken the body’s inner medicine, and open the heart to the divine.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Part 1
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Part 2
This immersive includes:
- Persian Mystical and Devotional Dance — Sacred movement rituals honoring the Divine, the Sun, and the 4 Sacred Elements.
- Ancient Iranian Circle Dances
- Sacred Ceremonies — Ancient Huma, Mitra, and Gawati rituals (medicine dance)
- Nature Immersion — Observing, healing, and ritual connection with the natural world.
- Sacred Steps — Walking meditations, silent healing walks, and integration practices.
Be sure to include Saturday’s Dance of the Soul afternoon workshop and evening gathering in your schedule: