Dances of Universal Peace with Shamsia
The Dances of Universal Peace are part of a timeless tradition of sacred dance. Join us in the beautiful Dyfi Valley to celebrate the diversity of the Earth’s spiritual traditions and experience a compassionate connection to others and to nature.
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What are the Dances of Universal Peace?
Through moving, chanting and singing together we open to peace and unity — a sense of joyful oneness.
The Dances of Universal Peace are a powerful way to connect with others, to experience the true heart of many spiritual traditions and draw on them for inspiration. In many parts of the world, there are circles sharing this unique form of meditative yet celebratory body prayer.
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and during life passages, in daily renewal and meditation. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred dance. The Dances are simple, direct, accessible and profound, being inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of the spiritual traditions of humankind.
They are most often danced in a circle using natural and devotional movements. Essentially they are a form of celebration and meditation in song and movement, the sacred phrase being an important element of each Dance. The Dances can be joyful, contemplative and liberating, in fact the mood of the dances is infinitely variable. Through remembrance of our divine unity we can experience peace, harmony and healing — opening the pathways to inner peace and sensations of being fully alive.
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and during life passages, in daily renewal and meditation. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of sacred dance. The Dances are simple, direct, accessible and profound, being inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of the spiritual traditions of humankind.
They are most often danced in a circle using natural and devotional movements. Essentially they are a form of celebration and meditation in song and movement, the sacred phrase being an important element of each Dance. The Dances can be joyful, contemplative and liberating, in fact the mood of the dances is infinitely variable. Through remembrance of our divine unity we can experience peace, harmony and healing — opening the pathways to inner peace and sensations of being fully alive.
Events - online and in person
Dances on ZOOM
6.30−8 pm UK time, 3rd Friday
"May all beings be well"
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, direct, accessible and profound. They are inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of many spiritual traditions. Essentially they are a form of celebration and meditation in song and movement, the sacred phrase being an important element of each Dance. No previous experience is necessary. All are welcome, croeso i bawb.
Contact for Zoom link The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, direct, accessible and profound. They are inspired by the wisdom and sacred phrases of many spiritual traditions. Essentially they are a form of celebration and meditation in song and movement, the sacred phrase being an important element of each Dance. No previous experience is necessary. All are welcome, croeso i bawb.
Zikr Dances on ZOOM
6.30−8 pm UK time, 1st Thursday
Zikr Dances on ZOOM
Zikr (Ziker/Dhikr) Dances are Dances of "Remembrance".
Using sacred phrases in Arabic, these Dances of Universal Peace take us along one of the spiritual paths taught by Samuel L Lewis who originally created the Dances. An American born Sufi who studied many of the world’s spiritual traditions, Samuel L Lewis taught the "Path of the Heart".
Contact for Zoom link Zikr (Ziker/Dhikr) Dances are Dances of "Remembrance".
Using sacred phrases in Arabic, these Dances of Universal Peace take us along one of the spiritual paths taught by Samuel L Lewis who originally created the Dances. An American born Sufi who studied many of the world’s spiritual traditions, Samuel L Lewis taught the "Path of the Heart".
In person Dances
In Aberangell.
The local circle at Derwenlas in Wales has been Dancing from around 1990 and continues to welcome new Dancers and visitors who are in this beautiful part of the world.
Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, Grandfather of the Dances said: "See what an atmosphere the harmony of ten people can create; the power of love and the influence created by ten people is much greater than that created by one.
Contact me Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan, Grandfather of the Dances said: "See what an atmosphere the harmony of ten people can create; the power of love and the influence created by ten people is much greater than that created by one.
Special in-person events
A Pilgrimage to Ynys Enlli, Bardsey Island, Wales, UK
The Healing Breath through the Aramaic Beatitudes
19th – 26th September
19th – 26th September
We have rented Plas Bach, an 8 bedded house. There are only 4 or 5 places available. One of the rooms has a double bed and so would ideally suit a couple. You may need to share a twin room. If you have not been to Ynys Enlli before please contact me to arrange to have a chat about it as it is unique. Plas Bach has a wood stove and an oil range. Warm, dry clothes will be essential, with indoor slippers or shoes. I often describe it as a bit like indoor camping. We need to take all our food with us and we return with all our rubbish and recycling.
Please do read the information on the website. It will give you a sense of what it is like staying on the island: https://enlli.org/visit/accommodation/
Contact us if you have any questions.
Book the retreat Please do read the information on the website. It will give you a sense of what it is like staying on the island: https://enlli.org/visit/accommodation/
Contact us if you have any questions.
...the House of Lovers...
A weekend retreat with Yelena Swarana, Silje Devi & Shamsia
Friday 16th ~ Sunday 18th October
Friday 16th ~ Sunday 18th October
Yelena Swarana from Latvia, Silje Devi from Estonia & Shamsia meet "in the house of lovers" again and again, in Latvia and the UK. Together and alone, these 3 sisters are learning more of love and friendship on this Path of Heart. You may find the fragrance of the Baltics, of India, of Cymru mingling in love, beauty and harmony.
Croeso i bawb ~ all are welcome whether you are new to the Dances of Universal Peace or returning for another drink from this particular well!
Join us for the whole weekend or some of it. Please get in touch if you need help with accomodation or if you can offer accomodation.
Cost: £75 for the whole weekend (concessions available, generosity welcomed)
Book the retreat Croeso i bawb ~ all are welcome whether you are new to the Dances of Universal Peace or returning for another drink from this particular well!
Join us for the whole weekend or some of it. Please get in touch if you need help with accomodation or if you can offer accomodation.
Cost: £75 for the whole weekend (concessions available, generosity welcomed)
