“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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  • Companions of the Sun Author Talk

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library One Washington Square, San Jose, CA, United States

    Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature, the stars, and the rhythms of life, they crafted movements expressing love, strength, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue […]

    Free

  • Dance of the Soul

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    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, […]

    $55.20

  • Companions of the Sun Author Talk

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature, the stars, and the rhythms of life, they crafted movements expressing love, strength, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue […]

    Free

  • Sema Gathering

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    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, […]

  • Wheel of Mitra

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    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 […]

  • Companions of the Sun Book Talk and Dance of the Soul Workshop

    Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Yalda Performance and Book Signing

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    Save the date! More details coming soon! Join us for Yalda, the Persian celebration of light for the Winter Solstice. This ancient tradition brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures, from Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and beyond. This gathering honors the traditions of the Persian diaspora with poetry readings of […]

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