Whirling for Divine Connection
In this course, you'll:
- The science and spirituality behind whirling as a meditative art form.
- Find your center and harness your inner compass.
About this Course
Learn how to dance with the divine through the sacred dance of whirling. Explore its history, and the how-to of this meditative movement.
About the Teacher
Zia Nath
Whirling instructor Zia Nath believes sacred dances transcend religion and spirituality, bringing us into the mystic consciousness. She is India’s first internationally certified biodynamic craniosacral therapist and organizes diploma courses in the subject.
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9 Sessions
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Course Introduction -
1. The Axis of the SpineAll forces of creation have a design that creates a circular pattern, and that same force is within us.24 min -
2. Fulcrums of StillnessIn whirling, we are working with the balance of two opposing forces: stillness and motion.22 min -
3. The Center and the PeripheryWhen we find a center to focus on, we sharpen our reflexes, settle our restlessness, and develop deep presence.26 min -
4. The Inner CompassThe hara, a Japanese term for the belly, is our center of gravity, a stable field of presence, and an inner compass.25 min -
5. Where Your Eyes Go, Your Mind FollowsExplore how movement and emotion are connected. -
6. Concentric CirclesWhirling mirrors the sacred geometry found in nature, like the universal symbol of the mandala.31 min -
7. Advanced Whirling TechniquePractice a variety of feet patterns that can be used in whirling, all of which offer a different inner feeling.23 min -
8. Nothingness: The Origin of All That IsWhen we enter into the practice of sacred surrender, the result is nothingness—and that is bliss.23 min -
9. To Be Whirled by a SkirtThe whirling skirt is more than a pretty prop; it's actually a teacher.30 min
