“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
Join us at our monthly Sufi Whirling and Sema Gathering, with live/recorded music, meditation, whirling, Zikr (Sufi Prayer) and Sohbet (Sufi Talk). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, body, and mind. We will discover the power and mystery […]
Farima will be teaching and presenting an Iranian Qashqai scarf dance on April 9, 2:30-3:00pm at the annual National Folk Organization (NFO) conference held online via Zoom. NFO Annual Conference Apr. 7-11, 2021 This year's NFO conference embraces the virtual world of folk arts and spans the globe. There will be master teachers giving dance […]
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, science, 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, and more. Whirling […]
“From the beginning of time, sacred movements and music have brought people together and healed the soul.” Based on the success of her last workshop in Lebanon Love is Calling, The Wellness Project welcomes Sufi Dance Master and Ethnologist Farima Berenji for another weekend workshop dedicated to women, entitled “Sufi Woman's Circle Retreat”. Women's ritual […]
Due to overwhelming demand and for those who were unable to join Farima's recent workshop, we invite you to join us for a special spiritual Sufi and Sacred workshop in nature with Master Farima Berenji. Together we will call upon the spirit of nature (the trees, flowers, and the forest) and learn sacred dance and […]
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, science, 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, and more. Whirling […]
Discover the power and mystery of sacred dance with mediation, music, poetry, whirling and ancient Healing Practices. Join Farima for a Sufi Whirling Workshop and Sema Gathering, with sacred music, meditation, whirling, Zikr (Sufi Prayer) and Sohbet (Sufi Talk). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer […]
Sema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) and Workshops Learn essential sacred rhythms on percussion with Nariman Assadi and Sufi whirling with Farima Berenji in this combined Sufi sacred music and dance workshop for musicians and dancers. Following the workshop participants will drum and dance in a Sema lead by both masters. Music makes it possible to bring […]
Viva CalleSJ provides people with the chance to enjoy a day of fun connecting with other residents of San Jose and their city in a whole new way. Viva Calle SJ is an open streets event! Feel free to walk, bike, skate or just come play in the streets! The Simorgh Dance Collective performs at […]
Discover whirling and ancient Persian mystic dance movements, incorporating meditation and breath work as you unlock new ways of exploring connections between body, mind, and nature. Instructor Farima Berenji will guide you through the process as you open yourself to a deeper level of communication and interaction with your spiritual self. Whirling is a practice […]