“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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April 2020
POSTPONED – Whirling Workshop Series 3: Silent Whirling
Postponed until June. Silent Whirling: Sema and Dancing to the Rhythm and Melody of the Heart Whirling in silence, solely to the rhythm of one’s heart, enables us to focus on finding calm and peace within moving meditation. Although circumstances vary, those who practice silent whirling meditation within a group are often more likely to experience and share a wide range of emotions. In this class, you will learn to find peace in the silence. Register online For more information,…
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Caravan of Mystics: Roots of Mysticism
May 24-28, 2020 - IRAN (Tehran and Kermanshah only) With Yarsan Sufi Order and Masters: Farima Berenji, Seyed Salman Hosseni, Mehrdad Maleki, and Seyed Vessal Hosseni. Discover the roots of mysticism! This unique travel experience and opportunity focuses on the history, mysticism, art, music, and dance traditions of the Yarsan Sufi Order. Retreat/Tour includes: In-depth studies of the origin/roots of mysticism and Sufism, ancient Iranic rituals, zikr, poetry, sema and semah, (Shams Sema, Rast Sema, Yarsan Sema), and Yarsan culture…
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Caravan of Mystics: Origin of Mysticism
The Origin of Mysticism June 1-5, 2020 - TURKEY (Bademhan Sufi House and Retreat Center and Çanakkale) With Yarsan and Khorasan Sufi Order and Masters: Farima Berenji, Seyed Salman Hosseni, Mehrdad Maleki, and Seyed Vessal Hosseni. Learn the ancient wisdoms, dances, whirling and healing ritual practices of the Anatolian and Khorasan Sufi mystics. Our journey will be an experience like no other. Retreat/Tour includes: In-depth studies of the origin/roots of mysticism and Sufism from Khorasan to Konya, ancient Iranic rituals,…
Find out more »Caravan of Mystics: A Call to Love
A weekend 24hour Sema in one of the biggest and oldest mevlevihane (Sufi House) in Turkey. This is a FREE event from the heart. Registration is required. No one will be admitted without registration. Contact me for more info and registration.
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