“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
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Farima Berenji, Dr. Anne Huang, and Samuel Cortez form a discussion panel on "Non-Western Dance & Healing." The 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival will focus on the theme “Dance as Health and Healing,” exploring what constitutes a healthy community. It aims to showcase dance and art forms rooted in cultural traditions, including sacred, […]
Dr. Farima Berenji presents a one hour Sufi whirling workshop at the 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival. Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling (Iranian and Turkish style), history, and theory. Farima’s teachings are based on Indo-Iranian ancient rituals, science of whirling, and the sacred geometry of whirling. We will learn essential techniques of […]
Join us in prayer for healing and peace, music, poetry, Iranian and ancient Mithraic whirling rituals, Yarsani Zikr and reading of Kalams (Zoroastrians, Iranic and Yarsani book of prayers and chanting). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, body, […]
Join us in prayer for healing and peace, music, poetry, Iranian and ancient Mithraic whirling rituals, Yarsani Zikr and reading of Kalams (Zoroastrians, Iranic and Yarsani book of prayers and chanting). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, body, […]
Discover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement, music, and meditation. Inspired by nature, ancient Iranic rituals, the science of whirling, and the beautiful spiritual traditions of Sufism, join Farima to learn the essentials of whirling meditation including preparation, balance and posture, controlling dizziness, self-focus, breathwork, […]
Discover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement, music, and meditation. Inspired by nature, ancient Iranic rituals, the science of whirling, and the beautiful spiritual traditions of Sufism, join Farima to learn the essentials of whirling meditation including preparation, balance and posture, controlling dizziness, self-focus, breathwork, […]
Step into the ancient circle of Mitra — the Sun, the Eternal Friend, and the Guardian of Truth. In this advanced workshop, Dr. Farima Berenji guides participants through the mystical whirling and sacred dances of the Wheel of Mitra, a ritual of unity, cosmic rhythm, and divine light. Rooted in pre-Zoroastrian and Mithraic traditions, this […]
Save the date! More details and registration opens soon. Companions of the Sun Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as well as how Iranian culture has impacted global music and dance traditions. There will […]