{"id":2446,"date":"2021-02-15T10:55:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T06:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2022-05-06T12:52:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T08:22:07","slug":"meditation-in-motion-sufi-whirling-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/15\/meditation-in-motion-sufi-whirling-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation in Motion &#8211; Sufi Whirling for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In order to understand the dance one must be still. And in order to truly understand stillness one must dance.<\/p><cite>RUMI<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, Aurovilians had the opportunity to start the new year in meditation and contemplation. For 5 days, we had a Sufi retreat in the Unity Pavillion organised by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.auroville-jiva.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jiva<\/a>, a group of facilitators and therapists creating workshops and sessions in Auroville. About 30 people came together to dance, whirl, and meditate. The Sufi techniques shared by our Sufi friend Nirupam focus on bringing the energy of the mind down into the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to give it a whirl? We share here the steps to do Sufi whirling for beginners! But first, we explain a little bit about Sufism so that you can have a sense of the work you are about to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2652\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2652\" class=\"wp-image-2652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-1140x1708.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-1920x2876.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1729-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smaller-whirl-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2650\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2650\" class=\"wp-image-2650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smaller-whirl-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smaller-whirl-1-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2653\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2653\" class=\"wp-image-2653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-1140x1708.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-1920x2876.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC_1741-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Pictures \u00a9 by Frederic Martin Duchamp Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Sufism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mother was clear that there are to be no religions in Auroville, Sufism represents the mystical or spiritual tradition in Islam that seeks unification with the Divine through inner practice. As Aurovilians are on a similar journey, Sufi techniques can help us find new understandings \u2013 or deepen what was already there. Through the body, meditation in motion helps us find our inner peace and connect to our deeper self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sufism is a complex tradition that encompasses many different ideas and philosophies. Each \u2018order\u2019 in Sufism has its own practices and beliefs. For example, despite the popular understanding of whirling as a clearly Sufi practice, some orders prohibit dancing or whirling. Most of the whirling that is done today is by Sufis of the <em>Mevlevi<\/em> order, which originated in Konya, Turkey. The order was created by the followers of the famous poet and mystic Rumi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even today, Rumi is perhaps the most well-known Sufi. His poetry points to the personal relationship between the individual and the Divine \u2013 who he refers to as \u2018the Beloved\u2019. If you are a little familiar with his work, you know it bursts at the seams with Divine love! Rumi is also well-known for his insights into human nature, as for example in his famous poem, The Guesthouse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-left\">The Guesthouse\n\n<em>This being human is a guest house.\nEvery morning a new arrival.\n\nA joy, a depression, a meanness,\nsome momentary awareness comes\nAs an unexpected visitor.\n\nWelcome and entertain them all!\nEven if they\u2019re a crowd of sorrows,\nwho violently sweep your house\nempty of its furniture,\nstill treat each guest honorably.\nHe may be clearing you out\nfor some new delight.\n\nThe dark thought, the shame, the malice,\nmeet them at the door laughing and invite them in.\n\nBe grateful for whoever comes,\nbecause each has been sent\nas a guide from beyond.<\/em><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rumi often states, in his own lyrical fashion, that we can meet the Divine once we lift the veil of the mind or the ego. The mind is the barrier that stands between you and the experience of the love of the Divine. Sufi whirling and active meditations are Rumi\u2019s method to lift this barrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sufi Whirling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While whirling existed before Rumi it is his devotion to whirling and dance that make it such an important part of the practices of the <em>Mevlevi<\/em>. Reportedly, he told his followers: \u201cThere are many roads which lead to God. I have chosen the one of dance and music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whirling is an active meditation. While we whirl, there is a sense of loss of the mind and the ego \u2013 the \u2018I\u2019 that represents us diminishes in the movement. The heavy skirts of the Sufis represent the ego, as the skirt<em> <\/em>lifts by the movement of the dancer. The skirt is also made of the same cloth that Sufis are buried in, symbolizing their intention to \u2018Die before you die\u2019 \u2013 meaning, to be released from the ego and unified with God in this life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested to try this at home? A few things to keep in mind:<br>          \u2013     Make sure that you have a little bit of space and that there are no sharp edges around in case you fall. <br>          \u2013     If you don\u2019t have a Sufi skirt, any skirt with a lot of fabric will do. If these are not available, any loose              <br>                clothes will do. <br>          \u2013     Socks are helpful, please use them on an uncarpeted, smooth floor.<br>          \u2013     Whirl at your own speed \u2013 you\u2019ll feel more confident after trying it for a while!<br>          \u2013     Some people experience nausea or dizziness, but that should go away after a few times. If not, check in                 <br>                with yourself about continuing the practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Whirl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend taking some time to build up to the whirling. Existing meditations are designed to make sure that you are already centred in your body before you start. For example, take the first 15 minutes of your meditation to sit and concentrate. If it works better for you, start by 15 minutes of free movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it easier for you, consider taking a piece of music that is 15 minutes so that you can start it when you start whirling. You won\u2019t need a timer in between \u2013 when the music is done, you will be also! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 15-minute piece that we like for whirling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Avi Adir & Atmani - Whirling music\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gZBH8Pqg0y8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starting Pose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start, fold your arms over your chest with the hands over the shoulders and put your right big toe over your left big toe. Kiss each hand resting on the shoulder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the music starts, take a moment to bow in thanks to the moment, the music, and the masters of this practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2658\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2658\" class=\"wp-image-2658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-1140x830.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1-1920x1398.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2916-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2660\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2660\" class=\"wp-image-2660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-1536x1303.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-1140x967.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1-1920x1628.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2919-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2661\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2661\" class=\"wp-image-2661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-1536x1303.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-1140x967.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1-1920x1628.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2922-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Unfolding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few spins with the arms hugging, you move them down your chest to the Hara (2 inches under the navel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there put the back of the hands together and unfold the arms upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, the right hand will face towards the sky, while the left faces the floor. This signifies the receiving and giving of Divine energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2939-1024x868.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2662\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2939.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2662\" class=\"wp-image-2662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2939-1024x868.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2939-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Post-DSC_2939-768x651.jpg 768w, 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Try to really spin on the foot that is providing more of a centre point, to avoid \u2018stepping in circles\u2019, which is a little different from whirling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, we spin towards the left, into the heart centre. If it feels more natural to you to spin to the right, try that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect to the breath. Once you find that magical centre line that connects your body to the earth, you will start feeling a natural flow in the whirling. You might also notice that when your energy goes back to the mind \u2013 thinking, worrying about falling \u2013 you create more instability in this centre point. 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