Whirling Workshop, Kendal Jun 28th

Rumi’s Circle: Whirling Workshop
Saturday 28th June
Kendal Parish Church Hall, Kirkland, Kendal LA9 5AF
10:30am until 4pm: doors open at 10:30am for 11am prompt start

£20 suggested donation to cover hire costs, cash on door
Refreshments provided, please bring a light packed lunch

Sufi whirling (or turning) is a form of moving meditation rich with spiritual symbolism. The dervishes’ turning bodies reflect the motion of the planets, emptying themselves to receive and channel divine grace. Join Rumi’s Circle to explore the roots of this sacred tradition, with poetry by Jalaluddin Rumi. This practical workshop is accessible to all, offering a chance to witness a demonstration by dervishes from the Mevlevi Order and to learn the basics of the whirling technique. Please bring thick socks or smooth-soled slippers or in-door shoes.

Image: Whirling in Konya by Steffie El Hassan