WORKSHOP:

Sacred Dance & Whirling Mandala,

every Sunday, open class at House of Wow, Bandra - W

starting April 2nd onwards, 10:30 to 12:00

Registration is compulsory.

Fees: Rs.1,100/

Please write to: realmsofdance@gmail.com to registrer for the classes

(Early bird discount Rs. 950/- for bookings until 29th March. 15% off for 4 class advance booking)

Workshop facilitated by Zia Nath

Workshop Information:

Sacred Dance & Whirling Mandala™

Workshop by Zia Nath

A journey into the Realms of Dance, exploring the art and heart of stillness in motion.

This workshop is an experiential encounter with the sacred heritage of ancient cultures, preserved in the language of moveents and dance. 

You will learn centering exercises and sacred movements from the works of George Gurdjieff and whirling dances inspired from ancient traditions of India and Central Asia.

The practice of sacred dance invokes the awareness of energy and forces that are continuously forming our body. It brings us to a state of continued presence. The body is here now. Working with the body from a space of meditative awareness develops within us a ‘presence of being’ - as Gurdjieff called it. In the practice of this work, our perceptions clarify; we become aware of the different qualities of energy that move in our body, how it shifts and how it settles into coherency; an experience of one-ness; 

the dances do not end in themselves, they become a bridge to our higher consciousness. 

Music and poetry, Rhythm and Stillness, Silent sitting are important elements that condition and refine our experiences. 

This workshop is open to all. Prior experience in dance is not required. Age group suitable for this workshop is 16 yrs and above…. Don’t let age stop you. The older you are, the better you whirl.

General physical fitness is important.

Participants need to bring Yoga mat, a small cushion, and water. Wear loose comfortable clothes, trousers, tracks, no skirts or saris.

It is recommended to eat healthy an hour before the workshop. It is adviced not to have alcohol or spicy or rich foods the day before and on the day of this workshop.

About the Facilitator:

Zia Nath is the originator of Realms of Dance™ - a showcase of sacred dances of ancient temples of India and Central Asia. Zia has been in the practice of this work for more than two decades, presenting and teaching her dances across the country and internationally and continues to learn and be inspired by all that is. 

An intensive workshop on 

Gurdjieff Sacred Movements and Whirling Mandala Dances.
at CLAP centre, Malad -W,
19th Feb 2017,
Sunday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

open to beginners.

If you have attended my previous workshops and want to come in for practice, please come at 11:30 for Whirling practice.

For more details about the workshop and for booking, please visit book my show :

https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/events/realms-of-dance-presesnts-a-workshop-on-sacred-dance-and-whirling-mandala/ET00052509

for more information, please write to me on realmsofdance@gmail.com

About the workshop:

Re-discover your inner core strength with the practice of ancient temple dances of Indian origin, Gurdjieff Movements, and Whirling Dances inspired from Gypsy traditions of India and central Asia.
A journey into the Realms of Dance, exploring the art and heart of stillness in motion. The practice of sacred dance invokes the awareness of energy and forces that are continuously forming our body. It brings us to a state of continued presence. The body is here now. Working with the body from a space of meditative awareness develops within us a presence of being - as Gurdjieff called it. In the practice of this work, our perceptions clarify; we become aware of the different qualities of energy that move in our body, how it shifts and how it settles into coherency; an experience of one-ness;the dances do not end in themselves, they become a bridge to our higher consciousness.Music and poetry, Rhythm and Stillness, Silent sitting are important elements that condition and refine our experiences.

Workshop is open to all from ages 16yrs to 70 yrs.

Prior dance experience not required.

General physical fitness is important to attend this workshop.

Realms of Dance™: 
Workshop facilitated by Zia Nath. 

Date: 28th, 29th Dec, 2016
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 pm both days
Venue: Anamika Music & Meditation Centre, Morjim, Goa
Fees: Rs. 4,000/- for 2 day workshop. 

Immerse yourself into an experience of Sacred Dance & Whirling Mandala™;

Explore centering movements from Gurdjieff Sacred Dances;
Discover your core strength with ancient Indian Temple dance techniques;
Awaken the body and quiet the mind with simple meditations;
Be mystified as the force of whirling moves you and through you;
Settle - be still, enjoy the silence that fills you!

MORE DETAILS:

There will be live music recital for whirling practice. Music is rendered by renowned Persian musician Sangit Sirus and his team.
Workshop venue is at Anamika - a meditation & music temple created by Sangit Sirus
Live music by Persian Musician Sangit Sirus

The venue also offers food & accommodation. It is a clean and beautiful home stay guest house in the midst of a lovely forest with birds and wild peacocks.

for booking and information write to :

realmsofdance@gmail.com

Sufi Whirling & Gurdjieff Sacred Dances Workshop at Somaiya Learning Centre, Fort, Mumbai, 2015:March, May, Oct 2016 March

Facilitated by Zia Nath - workshop for beginners and advance practice.

Sufi Sacred Dances Intensive

This is a 4 day intensive of Sacred Dances, exploring and deepening the practice of Gurdjieff Movements, Sufi Whirling, Centering exercises, Zikhr in sound and movement, silent sitting, practicing stillness.

Aashiyana Resort at Candolim is a luxury villa guest hotel at the sea shore of Candolim - a beautiful fishing village of Goa, with a quiet beach sprawled with lazy shacks and coconut trees. Aashiyana Resort boasts of a guest list that welcomes royalty from Europe and offers the best in healthy gourmet food and hospitality. They have a Yoga Pavillion that will be offered for this workshop and a tea garden that will serve us morning and evening tea. Lunch is available at Aashiyana for participants of the workshop. 

There are many beautiful home stays and cozy hotels available walking distance from Aashiyana for accomodation. 


Date: 26th - 29th December 2014
Time: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Aashiyana, Yoga Pavillion, Candolim - Goa, India
Fees: Rs 12,000/- for the entire workshop. Lunch is Rs. 400 extra per day - it includes morning and eve tea and snacka nd a healthy Vegetarian lunch.


Prior registration on email is required. Participation is limited so register soon. 
dance@sufisplendour.com / +91 9821470396


(inquire for help with accomodation in Candolim, close to Aashiyana)

Sufi Dance, Art and Poetry is a workshop of immersing oneself into the art and heart of sufi experience. We explore this through Sufi Whirling, Mandala Painting and Zen Haikus. The art is to lighten ourselves of collected experiences and immpressions and allow our heart to guide us through the dance, the colours and our expression. From many to one, from noise to silence, from movement to stillness and from our periphery to our centre. 

All the material for dance, art and poetry will be provided. 
Samskara Wellness will offer healthy refreshments and delicious organic snacks during the workshop.


Date: 2nd October 2014
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Venue: Temperance Dance Studio, Rizvi Complex, Shirley Rajan Road, Off Carter Rd, Bandra - W, Mumbai
Fees: Rs. 2,500/- (inclusive of workshop, organic refreshments and snacks, supplies for mandala painting and zen haiku writing)


Prior registration on email is required. Participation is limited so register soon. 
dance@sufisplendour.com / +91 9821470396


This event is part of the Celebrate Rumi Festival and is open to all, no prior experience in sufi dances is required.

Celebrate Rumi, Sacred Dances and Sufi Rituals is in honor of Mevlana Rumi's Birthday - 30th September. We meet together to celebrate with Gurdjieff Centering movements, Zikhr Circle, Sufi Whirling and Sufi Ceremonial Silsila.  We close the evening with a dinner celebration. 


Welcome drink and refreshments at 7 pm and dinner at 9 pm is provided by Samskara Wellness, for organic healthy living. 


Date: 30th Sept 2014
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Venue: House of Tales Art Gallery, 21Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, near Jehangir Art Gallery, South Mumbai
Fees: Rs. 1,500/- for workshop and dinner.


Prior registration on email is required. Participation is limited so register soon. 
dance@sufisplendour.com / +91 9821470396


This event is part of the Celebrate Rumi Festival and is open to all, no prior experience in sufi dances is required.

Zambhala Spiritual Yoga Festival, Vagator, Goa
Sufi Splendour Dance Show by Zia Nath & troupe
website www.zambhala.in

Festival organized by 70EMG, this is a first of its kind happening in Goa. Zia will be holding a Sufi Whirling workshop on 21st Dec 2013, and a Sufi Splendour performance on 22nd Dec 2013 at Vagator, Goa.
For more information & reservations please call on +91 9821470396 or email to sufisplendour@gmail.com

Written and directed by Shivani Tibrewala.
Venue for 6th Dec is: IIC, Delhi 
Venue for 7th Dec is: Neemrana Hotel, Rajasthan

To celebrate Jalal-Ud-Din Rumi's 805th birthday 30th Sept 2013, Zia is facilitating a workshop on 29th Sept 2013, at The Retreat House, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. In the workshop we will learn, dance and celebrate Mevlana Rumi's sacred whirling dances, his poetry and also explore the centering meditation of Gurdjieff movements.
For more information & reservations please call on +91 9821470396 or email to sufisplendour@gmail.com