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Workshops
Dance workshops
Workshops are offered for : - Whirling Mandala™ - Gurdieff Movements & Centering Exercises™ Beginner's workshops and continuing practice workshops are offered regularly as classes, weekend intensives or retreats, in India & Internationally and currently online as well.
Gurdjieff Movements & Centering Exercises Sunday, 24th May, 09:00 to 10:30am IST Fees : Rs 500/- We continue the practice of the dance. New comers can join in, the dance is practiced in layers. Inner Work : We unwind our mental capability with circular counts that give movements a new perspective! Registration Link for Gurdjieff : Click here.
Whirling for Beginners - Online Workshop This is a 2 class workshop, attending both class is mandatory. There is no option of attending only 1 class on either day. Please attend both the days to complete this workshop. Date : 23rd & 24th May May 2020 Time : 19:00pm to 20:30pm (IST) on both the days. Cost : 1600/- To enroll, click here.
Whirling Advance Class May 23rd, Saturday Morning, 09:00 to 10:30am Fees : Rs 800/- We continue to practice new techniques for feet movements, deepen our center and balance, establish our center of balance wiithin, as we let go on our dependency for an external support. INNER WORK : The surrender into whirling is both humbling and ecstatic, deep and expansive. We learn to contain the duality. Registration Link for Whirling : Click here
Awareness Foundation offers : Awareness Special : 21st May, 9:15pm IST Between Two Breaths by Zia Nath A key note presentation of Sacred Architecture at the intersections of Ancient Temple Dances & the Tantra Sutras - on a backdrop of Nicholas Roerich's luminous paintings. 21st May, 9:15pm IST on Zoom.
LISTEN TO THE INNER VOICE Each of us have within us, that tiny inner voice that knows. How to cope, hoow to heal, how to transform, how to live a life that is much more abundant. If only, we listened... This #WoWWednesday and #WoWtalks with Megha Bajaj we bring three creative genuises, each a benchmark in their fields to have a wonderful chat on how they tuned in to the inner voice, and what its done for their lives. A beautiful must attend for anyone trying to make sense of this uncertainity, and aspiring to use this phase as a champion. Time : 05:00 to 06:00pm Date : 20th May Where : Facebook Live on WOW - Wonderofwords page.
Whirling Mandala - Advance Practice Sessions Saturday 09th May, 08:30 - 10:00am IST Sunday 10th May, 18:30 - 20:00pm IST In these two classes, we will continue to hone our whirling skills, practice new techniques for feet movements, deepen our center and balance, establish our center of balance within, a we let go on our dependency for an external support. INNER Work : The surrender into whirling is both humbling and ecstatic, deep and expansive.. we learn to contain the duality. Registration Link for Whirling : Click here.
Gurdjieff Movements - a new dance, a new challenge, a new center! Saturday 09th May, 18:30 -20:00pm IST Sunday 10th May, 08:30 - 10am IST In these two classes, we will learn a new Gurdjieff movement - like all the movements - this too mirrors our inner space and unconscious programs that we use to operate in moments of challenge or success. INNER WORK : We unwind our mental capability with circular counts that give movements a new perspective! Registration Link for Gurdjieff :Click here.
Gurdjieff Movements Advance Class May 3rd, Sunday Evening, 6:30 - 8:00pm IST Fees : Rs 500/- This practice brings us to the completion of the dance OLD 21. New comers can join in, no problem, the dance can be practiced in layers. The orientation will be towards completion of the dance, including all the layers of the sacred movement, learning to divide our attention and multiply our awareness, as we let go of our ourselves and become one with the movement. The inner work will engage with "unified awareness". This will help us to learn-practice the dance in its wholeness. For Registration: Click here
Whirling Advance Class May 2nd, Saturday Evening, 6:30-08:00 pm IST Fees : Rs 800/- In this class, we will explore different aspects of whirling, left-side whirling, whirling without the focus on your hand. It is designed to be personal to each participant. The inner work will engage with stillness consciousness. From deep stillness - dance arises. This brings us inner therapeutic benefits. For Registration : Click here
GURDJIEFF MOVEMENTS Saturday Night, 25th April 2020, 22:00 - 23:30pm IST Sunday Night, 26th April 2020, 09:00 - 10:30am IST Fees: Rs 500/- For payment & registration, Click Here Please note : After registration, you will receive an email with zoom meeting ID to join the class.
Whirling Mandala For Beginners Saturday Evening, 25th April 2020, 18:30 - 20:00pm IST Sunday Evening, 26th April 2020, 18:30 - 20:00pm IST Fees: RS 1500/- For Payment & Registration,Click Here Please note : Workshop is limited to 10 participants only, please register soon. After registration, you will receive an email with details about preparation for the workshop, and the zoom meeting ID.
Whirling for Beginners - Online Workshop This is a 2 class workshop, attending both classes is mandatory. There is no option of attending only 1 class on either day. Please attend both the days to complete this workshop. Date : 18th & 19th April 2020 Time : 18:30 to 19:30pm (IST) on both the days. Cost : 1500/- To Enroll,Pay here
Gurdjieff Movements with Zia Nath - Zoom Class All these sacred dances are work for inner development - a sharpening of our consciousness, an awareness intensive. It is an ongoing process - there is no destination, the journey itself is the goal. If you experience 'nothing' - then that itself is everything! The consciousness of emptyness is sacred. The Schedule for upcoming class : 09th April 2020, Evening Class, 18:00 - 19:30 pm (IST) 10th April 2020, Morning Class, 08:30 - 09:45 am (IST)
Worldwide Mass Meditation with Ascension Timeline April 4th EST - 10:45pm April 5th India Time - 08:00am onwards. *Meditation Schedule* 08:00 - 08:30am : Whirling Meditation 08:30 -09:00am : Gurdjieff Movements & Centering exercises To be able to join in with the meditators around the world at the same time immersed in the same energy field is a special experience. You can also just do your own meditation practice at this time. *Please note - The sessions are for free. For further guidelines, please write to us.*
REWILDING WORKSHOP Get free and undomesticated...! with live music and dance, movement and silence - in the landscape of our inner wilderness. With: Pegah & Yazdan Yar - Multi instrumentalists, LIVE Persian music. Qusai Kathawala - Centering Exercises Zia Nath - Movement & Dance Be wild, be free Thursday, March 12th Time : 07:00pm to 09:00pm Venue : Kathiwada City House, Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai. Fees : Rs 2750/- (early bird discount 2400/- until 10th March) *Register at 9821470396* ( WhatsApp or message only please)
Spring Fest @ The Steps! Sacred Dance & Whirling Mandala Demonstration + Whirling Meditation Workshop to welcome the full moon by Zia Nath. Date : 08th March 2020 Time : 08:00pm - 09:00pm
Whirling Mandala™ Workshop with Mumbai's Sacred Whirling Community initiated by Thriive & Zia Nath. Date : Sunday, 1st March 2020. Time : 11am - 1pm Venue : Dhyana Yoga Studio, Worli Sea Face, Mumbai. Open to all - for continuing whirling practice and for new comers. A community of whirlers, meditating in motion and stillness. Early Bird : Rs 1200/- 24th Feb Onwards : Rs 1500/- Call : 7506424584 Email : events@thriive.in
A four day Intensive of Sufi Sacred Dances by Zia Nath & Kundalini Yoga By Bijay Anand at Atmantan Wellness Center, Mulshi on 06th - 09th February, 2020. For Registrations : Contact: +91 9820533332 Email : pranali@anahata.in
A unique class collaborating KUNDALINI YOGA by Bijay Anand & Whirling Mandala by Zia Nath - heartful immersion on 12th Jan, 11am - 12:30pm at The Retreat House, Bandra W, Mumbai. For Registrations - Contact : 9820533332 or 9324533333. Email : pranali@anahata.in
Anahata Yog Utsav Yoga, Ayurveda, Whirling, Gurdieff movements, Mudras and the Sahyadri Mountains jeweled with its lakes. Amazing festival for yoga, dance and meditation lovers. Don't miss it, Be there!
Somatic Awareness Movement Therapy presented by Zia Nath for Inner Development Program at Esalen, California by The Wellbeing Project from 25th October 2019 to 02nd November 2019.
Somatic Awareness Movement Therapy presented by Zia Nath for Innerwork Retreat at Knappenhoff, Vienna by The Wellbeing Project from 04th October 2019 to 11th October 2019.
Whirling Mandala Workshop by Zia Nath, on live music by Vipul Rekhi (Kabir songs) on 28th September 2019, 8:30pm onwards - in the pyramid. India's largest and only 'soul' festival is here! "Empower your own change at the 12th GFSS" Check out all the festival details, activities, meditations, international speakers and workshops on www.gfss.thiive.in For offers and registrations, call +91 7506424584 or write to events@thriive.in
Whirling Mandala™ founded by Zia Nath, are whirling dances inspired by ancient gypsies,ghumrao and sufi traditions. The Whirling Dervish meditation and Gurdieff Sacred Movements (centering movements for meditation) works our spiritual muscles and brings resiliency to our perceptions. In the dances, we find stillness. We maintain balance with our inner compass. We move inward for transformation. Workshops are open to all Venue : Sancheti Healthcare Academy, 11-12 Thube Park, Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 5 Time : 10:00am - 02:00pm Fees : Rs 1500/- Contact: 9324820583
Sacred Gymnastics - A weekend intensive workshop The practice of sacred dances & centering exercises from ancient sufi and esoteric traditions is a deep process of inner transformation. We discover how we operate in the world around us,as our dances mirror our conditioned patterns. We find balance with our inner compass as stillness becomes the ground for movement. The workshop fine tunes our body awareness and Somatic Intelligence with the practice Gurdjieff Sacred Movements and Sufi Whirling. Date: Sat 27th July 3-6pm Sun 28th July 10-1pm Venue- Beyond Studio,Mount Mary Hill,Bandra W Fees: Early Bird offer till 25th july Rs:3000/- After 25th July:3500/- Register: https://www.instamojo.com/@beyond/l5c5c1493a0624a07b4904dc6af9aa4de/
Whirling Mandala Stillness Consciousness A Weekend Intensive Workshop:29,30th June with Zia Nath & Thriive An Immersion into Whirling,Gurdjieff Movements and the Stillness of Mystics. Experience stillness consciousness through the practice of ancient sacred dances that mirror the inner space of mystics such as Shamz, Rumi & Kabir. Experience their poetry and song in your dance as you shift into stillness & oneness! Fees : Rs 5,500/- (18% GST Additional) Early Bird Price: Rs 5000/- (18% GST Additional) till 24th June. Dates: 29th & 30th June 2019 Time: 11am to 3pm (Both the days) Venue: Imperial Towers, Tardeo Call: 7506424584 Email: events@thriive.in Book online: https://bit.ly/2KQp6R1
Whirling Soulful Meditation is Gurgaon's first ever enthralling workshop by whirling dancer Zia Nath on Friday, 21st June 2019 from 07:00am to 10:00am at WeWork, Gurgaon. Call to register : +91 828 726 0521
Thriive Art & Soul, in collaboration with Zia Nath - renowed sacred danseuse and founder of Whirling Mandala is thrilled to announce Mumbai's first sacred dance whirling community. Whirling is a great way to explore your soul, embark on a new adventure, and stay fit! And the best part anyone and everyone can do it! Mumbai, come join us for the launch of India's first and only Sacred Whirling Community on Friday, 18th January 2019, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, at The Imperial Towers, Mumbai, Tardeo. Call 7506424584/ Email : events@thriive.in to REGISTER NOW.
An experiential encounter with the sacred heritage of ancient cultures preserved in the language of movement & dance. An exploration of Gurdjieff Movements, Whirling Dances, Stillness & Silence. A journey with no footprints to follow and no footprints to leave behind. Dancing in the sky..... BENGALURU Date: 8th September, 2017, Friday Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm Fees: Rs. 3000/- Venue: Sunya, 4th Floor, Lal Baug Main Rd, Bengaluru Info & registrations: Asita +919916130368
An experiential encounter with the sacred heritage of ancient cultures preserved in the language of movement & dance. An exploration of Gurdjieff Movements, Whirling Dances, Stillness & Silence. A journey with no footprints to follow and no footprints to leave behind. Dancing in the sky..... MUMBAI Date: 20th August, 2017, Sunday Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Fees: Rs. 4000/- (early bird discount until 18th Aug - Rs. 500/-) Venue: The Integral Space, opp Palladium, Lower Parel - Mumbai Info & registrations: +919821470396 / realmsofdance@gmail.com DOWNLOAD: Footprints in the Sky flyer
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