Whirling for Divine Connection

9 Sessions

1. 
   Course Introduction
2. 
   1. The Axis of Our Spine

   All forces of creation have a design that creates a circular pattern, and that same force is within us.

   24 mins
3. 
   2. Fulcrums of Stillness

   In whirling, we are working with the balance of two opposing forces: stillness and motion.

   22 mins
4. 
   3. The Center and the Periphery

   When we find a center to focus on, we sharpen our reflexes, settle our restlessness, and develop deep presence.

   26 mins
5. 
   4. The Inner Compass

   The hara, a Japanese term for the belly, is our center of gravity, stable field of presence, and inner compass.

   25 mins
6. 
   5. Where Your Eyes Go, Your Mind Follows

   Explore how movement and emotion are connected.
7. 
   6. Concentric Circles

   Whirling mirrors the sacred geometry found in nature, like the universal symbol of the mandala.

   31 mins
8. 
   7. Advanced Whirling Techniques

   Practice a variety of feet patterns that can be used in whirling, all of which offer a different inner feeling.

   23 mins
9. 
   8. Nothingness: The Origin of All That Is

   When we enter into the practice of sacred surrender, the result is nothing-ness — and that is bliss.

   23 mins
10. 
    9. To Be Whirled by a Skirt

    The whirling skirt is more than a pretty prop; it's actually a teacher.

    30 mins