Master the dervish
10 am onward: If you have always been fascinated by the dervishes performed by Sufi dancers, then here is your chance to master the dance form in a one-day introductory and advance workshop to Sufi Whirling and Gurdjieff Movements. Danseuse Zia Nath, who will be conducting the workshop, says, “Sufi whirling dervish dances is a form of movements meditation among Sufis. A simple turning movement to Sufi music has a mesmerising appeal because it becomes a mirror to our essence. The Gurdjieff Movements is a series of sacred dances that were collected by GI Gurdjieff and taught to his students for the purpose of harmonious development of self. The practice of Gurdjieff Movements help in balancing the three centres of self — mind, body and feelings; sharpening of motor coordination and experience inner discipline, harmony and silence.
Where: Studio Balance, Krishna 29/30. KM Munshi Marg, Behind Wilson College, near Anokhi Handicrafts, Chowpatty
Call: 32227931, 9821470396
Charges: Rs 900