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. For centuries, their messages have been uniquely fused with the knowledge of these peoples.
For over four thousand years, a lively cultural and scientific exchange has taken place between the high cultures of Asia and Europe, whose geographical bridges are Turkey and Spain.
Some people miss in their own lives that naturalness, of which the songs of musicians and the patterns of masterfully woven kilims tell.
Many people today learn about the vibrant culture "of the Asian nomads" online, which is characterized by its stable connection to nature.
However, there are also real gathering places where people from all continents meet for regular, e.g., weekly, exchanges. In these places, love for unity is expressed through dance, music, and song.
In 1971, the Sufi Dr. Oruc Güvenc founded the research group TÜMATA. They researched the music of the Turkish Baksi (shamans). Today, music therapy according to Dr. Güvenc is widespread in the West and alleviates psychological and physical complaints. This shows that even today, we can find elements in all cultures of the world that support our fellow human beings. The research of the tradition of nomadic weaving art 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 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 indigenous peoples. He explains modern ways to self-knowledge. This path to self-knowledge leads to an understanding of one's own roots, which are to be found in nature and, even further, in the unity of being (Wahdat al Wujud), of which Sufi masters of all paths know how to tell.
If we succeed in finding 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 seminar will be:
- the wisdom of the Sufis
- meditative drumming
- singing: Sufi poetry
- shamanic dance (Baksi Dans)
- Pentatonic music
- the healing music of the nomads
- beginner's course for ancient oriental musical instruments
- breathing exercises such as Zikr (mantras)
- Whirling Dance of the Sufis
Our lecturer is Sufi Master Yasar Güvenc from Istanbul, who has been practicing the Sufi tradition for over 50 years.
Course times:
Friday 5:00 PM to approx. 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Details:
Friday, 22.06.2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Sohbet (lecture by the teacher):
* Introduction to the Sufi Tradition – Paths and Methods to 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 AM – 5:00 PM: Seminar Day 1 (with breaks),
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sema, Whirling Dance of the Dervishes
* Rhythm – meditative rhythms for the 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 from the master, with Zikr & singing
* Sema – Whirling Dance of the Dervishes, participation without prior knowledge, Güvenci – Sema
Location: TÜMATA Zentrum Berlin, Mittenwalder Straße 20 in 10961 Berlin (bell: Praxis)
Sunday, 24.06.2018
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM: Seminar Day 2 (with breaks),
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Sema, Whirling Dance of the Dervishes
* Pentatonic singing – the healing music of the nomads of Central Asia (singing/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 without prior knowledge, Güvenci – Sema
Location: TÜMATA Zentrum Berlin, Mittenwalder Straße 20 in 10961 Berlin (bell: Praxis)
No prior knowledge is expected. Musical instruments will be provided on site if interested. Musicians are invited to play their own instruments or choose a new instrument
