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SUMMARY:Pocatello Sufi Dance at Mind Your Body
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of the Ancient practice of Sufi Dancing with Zareen and Wayne. Simple movements and mantras are the magic elixir to slow us down enough so that awakening can reveal itself. The inner being opens like a flower blooming in the forest. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be dancing at the Mind Your Body Studio\, on May 31st from 2 to 4 pm \n\n\n\n234 S Main St\, Pocatello\, ID 83204 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy: We are taught from birth that we are separate entities and this leaves an ache in the heart. The simple act of moving in a circle with our fellow human beings drops the illusion of separation and aligns us with the ground of being. \n\n\n\nWhat: This is a two-hour practice of unity using simple chants from spiritual traditions of the world\, focusing on the poetic simplicity of ancient mantras. No partner or experience needed. Whether you are a long time meditator\, practitioner of mindfullness or true beginner on the spiritual path the sufi circle welcomes you into a horizontal alignment with being. In other words… it’s easy and fun! \n\n\n\nNow! Sign up now for an evening of harmony and meeting being beyond mind. Song and movement are the opening keys to relation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nZIKR PRACTICE\n\n\n\nHistory: Zikr is an ancient practice of remembrance from the Sufi tradition. In essence\, it is the experience of humans becoming one in movement. The traditional joy of aligning oneself with god has evolved into a modern zikr practice that aligns with the vast unity of the universe itself. \n\n\n\nRemembrance: This practice comes from the ancient whirling dervishes of the middle east and is inspired by the heart of Rumi who spun around a pole in ecstacy chanting poems of his unity with all. In Zikr we do this with each other. Humans have always danced in a circle in celebration and ceremony of our unity to all things. In a Zikr dance we focus attention on remembering who we are as the “I Am That” of being in the place of no separation. \n\n\n\nWhen we remember who we are we open up our full relationship with earth as the mother. This is the open heart we need to slow down enough so that the life of earth can start repairing herself again\, welcoming us back as the earth children we are meant to be. \n\n\n\nCircle Dancing: Specifically… Zikr is a two-hour circle dance with melody so beautiful\, movement of such ease\, and words so gentle that we need not pause. We join hands and move together as one\, allowing true being to arise. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDANCE FOR HEALTH\n\n\n\nEasing Stress: Human beings are not designed to live in the constant stress of separation\, competition\, and noise we are bombarded with in modern life. An evening of Zikr is designed to relax us into the heart space where we long to dwell. This calms the nervous system\, relaxes the mind and let’s our natural health arise. \n\n\n\nTrue Heart: The natural human being lived a life with time to snuggle up in the laps of others. Back in the day of the ancient tribes we were surrounded with care. Moving in a circle together drops us into this primitive space surrounded by friends and family… even complete strangers become instant friends. \n\n\n\nInner Stillness: The constant noise of modern life is both within and without. We are designed to enjoy a silent stillness inside\, as well as a life surrounded by bird calls and flowing water. Many of us find our bodies in rebellion at the incessant abuse of too much. It takes a moment to relax out of this constant stress. Spending a few hours in movement and song with our family is a marvelous elixir to the soul. \n\n\n\nEnhancing Your Path: Coming together for an evening of Zikr dancing enhances the journey of any spiritual path by giving us that moment of unity with the divine. Traditional Sufi wisdom says that praying by yourself can being the person into harmony with god. But praying and dancing with others surrounds us with a host of angels. \n\n\n\n\nLet us know you’re coming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHAT WE DO\n\n\n\nStart With An Open Room: The space opens a half hour early up for people to arrive. As you enter there may be a bustle of instruments being set up\, and friends meeting friends. If you are new\, come on in and say Hi to Zareen and Wayne who will be setting up guitars… we may even get you to carry something because we are all family here. \n\n\n\nBalanced Walking: Zareen and Wayne start the dance with light strums on the guitar as we begin walking around the room\, getting to know the space. You can expect light talking\, and even hugs as people smile and greet each other.  \n\n\n\nJoin Hands: The circle joins hands and Zareen starts us with a very simple tune and movements. The act of moving as a circle drops us easily into the natural heart. The evening will be one long song with many movements. Everyone is free to step out for what ever you may need: drink\, a pause\, or to move to a different spot in the circle.  The song keeps going and you can come right back in. \n\n\n\nClosing: The dance comes to an end with some time to spare before we need to leave our space so that we have time to talk\, enjoy our new friends\, and perhaps cookies and tea! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho We Are\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Zikr evening is facilitated by Zareen and Wayne\, long time practitioners and dance musicians. Wayne welcomes new musicians into the circle to learn this practice of meditative giving with your musical instruments. Contact us beforehand. \n\n\n\nZareen is a long time Sannyasin\, Sufi and Nonduality teacher. Zareen dropped from ego attachment in 1990 and has been sharing eclectic awakening practices since then. You can watch her lively teachings on the channel https://youtube.com/@mapremzareen. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNo experience or partner needed. Come with your feet and you’ll be gently guided into the circle where movement and song naturally open the heart to who we are as vital human beings. The world needs us awake.  \n\n\n\nPlease sign up early so we know you are coming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPowered by
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LOCATION:Mind Your Body Pocatello\, 234 South Main Street\, Pocatello\, ID\, 83204\, United States
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