TÜMATA & Wild Heart Free Soul invite you to the
Seminar with workshops & whirling dance of the dervishes
from 22.06. to 24.06.2018
The tradition of Sufi mysticism is strongly interwoven with the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. Their messages have been uniquely fused with the knowledge of those peoples for centuries.
For over four thousand years, a lively cultural and scientific exchange has been taking place between the advanced civilizations of Asia and Europe, whose geographical bridges are Turkey and Spain.
Some people miss the naturalness in their own lives that the songs of the musicians and the patterns of masterfully woven kilims tell of.
Today, many people learn about the lively culture of "the Asian nomads" via the Internet, which is characterized by its stable connection to nature.
However, there are also real places of gathering where people from all continents are in regular e.g. weekly exchange. In these places, dance, music and song are used to express the love of unity.
In 1971, the Sufi Dr. Oruc Güvenc founded the research group TÜMATA. It researched the music of the Turkish Baksi (shamans). Today, music therapy according to Dr. Güvenc is widely used in the West to alleviate psychological and physical ailments. This shows that even in modern times we can find elements in all cultures of the world that support our fellow human beings. Exploring the tradition of nomadic weaving is another enriching element that is becoming more and more accessible to the West. While the sounds of traditional instruments acoustically transmit a form of well-being, the color compositions, the healing power of the symbols and the texture of the kilims convey visual and sensory harmony.
In the upcoming seminar, the master of the Sufi tradition Yasar Güvenc introduces the tradition of Turkish mysticism, whose roots lie in the artistry of the nomadic primitive peoples. He explains modern ways to self-knowledge. This path to self-knowledge leads to the understanding of one's roots, which are found in nature and even further, which are found in the Oneness of Being (Wahdat al Wujud), which Sufi masters of all paths know to tell about.
If we manage to find a bridge between West and East, we can bring the collected treasures to our homeland and offer them as gifts to our fellow human beings.
Contents of the teaching seminar will be:
- the wisdom of the Sufis
- meditative drumming
- Chant: Sufi poetry
- shamanic dance (Baksi Dans)
- Pentatonic music
- the healing music of the nomads
- Beginners course for ancient oriental musical instruments
- Breathing exercises like Zikr (mantras)
- Whirling dance of the Sufis
Our instructor is Sufi Master Yasar Güvenc from Istanbul, who has been practicing in the Sufi tradition for over 50 years.
Course times:
Friday 17:00h till ca 21:00h
Saturday 9:30h - 22:00h
Sunday 9:30h - 22:00h
Details:
Friday, 22.06.2018
17.00 - 21.00: Sohbet (lecture by the teacher):
* Introduction to the Sufi Tradition - Ways and Methods for Self-Knowledge
* Group exercises, zikr and singing.
* Preparation for the seminar days Saturday and Sunday (see below).
Location: Wild Heart Free Soul, Sredzkistraße 44 in 10435 Berlin,
Saturday, 23.06.2018:
9.30 - 17.00: Seminar Day 1 (with breaks),
19.00 - 22.00: Sema, whirling dance of the dervishes
* Rhythm - meditative rhythms for whirling dance (Bendir - frame drums on site).
* Instrumental Workshop (1) - Songs of Turkish mysticism (tasavvuf) - for beginners and musicians of all music - directions, welcome!
* Poetry and songs of the masters - translation of Sufi literature (poems, songs) with commentary of the master, with zikr& chanting.
* Sema - whirling dance of the dervishes, participation of course without prior knowledge, Güvenci - Sema
Location: TÜMATA Center Berlin, Mittenwalder Straße 20 in 10961 Berlin (Bell: Practice)
Sunday, 24.06.2018
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Seminar Day 2 (with breaks),
19.00 - 22.00: Sema, whirling dance of the dervishes
* Pentatonic Chant - the Healing Music of the Nomads of Central Asia (Chant/ Rhythm and Instrumental Workshop)
* Instrumental Workshop (2) - Songs of the nomads of Central Asia - for beginners and musicians of all directions, welcome!
* Baksi dance - meditative healing dance of shamanic (=Baksi) origin (dance & dance improvisation, also instrumental)
* Sema - whirling dance of the dervishes, participation of course without prior knowledge, Güvenci - Sema
Location: TÜMATA Center Berlin, Mittenwalder Straße 20 in 10961 Berlin (Bell: Practice)
No previous experience is expected. Musical instruments will be provided on site if interested. Musicians are invited to play their own instruments or choose a new instrument
