Exploring the Placeless Abode
May 25 - June 2, 2024

A silent retreat guided by
Esin Chelebi Bayru
and Khadija Radin

• whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning tea and meditation and evening talk with Esin Chelebi
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SHEBI ARUS - Anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi

• whirling classes
• meditation
• sobhet (talks)
• saunas
• delicious vegan meals
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Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings: Commune with the Divine
March 11 & 12, 2023

A weekend intensive with Sheikha Khadija Radin at the Integral Yoga Center in NYC

• Includes a whirling class, meditation, and sohbet (spiritual dialogue)
• All levels welcome
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Exploring the Placeless Abode
May 27 - June 4, 2023

A silent retreat guided by
Esin Chelebi Bayru
and Khadija Radin

• whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning tea and meditation and evening talk with Esin Chelebi
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SHEBI ARUS - Anniversary of the passing of Mevlana Jelalludin Rumi

• whirling classes
• meditation
• cognitive kinesiology
• sobhet (talks)
• saunas with dips in the pond
• delicious vegan meals
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Whirling Dervish Hermit Retreat
May 28 - June 5, 2022

A nine day retreat with Khadija Radin

• whirling classes, yoga, cognitive kinesiology, morning and evening meditation and sohbet (spiritual dialogue)
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THE GRACE of MEVLANA
May 29 - June 6, 2021

A nine day retreat with Esin Chelebi Bayru, the 22nd generation granddaughter of Mevlana Jelaludin Rumi

• whirling classes, dhikr (chanting with movement), morning and evening meditation and sohbet (spiritual dialogue)
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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings
Sunday, June 16, 10am–5:30pm
New York Open Center

With Sheikha Khadija Radin

• Sufi meditation and mystical practices, including the use of rarely taught breathing techniques, posture, and visual images.
• The day will also include sohbet, zikr and traditional and freestyle whirling.
• Members: $120 / Nonmembers: $150
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Annual Silent Women's Hermit Retreat
May 26 - June 3, 2018

With Khadija Radin

• Turn, meditation, yoga, sauna, and cognitive kinesiology
• $600-900 - Full time tuition, lodging, and meals
• $375-485 - Half time, all inclusive
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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings
Saturday, June 16, 10am 5:30pm
New York Open Center

With Sheikha Khadija Radin

• Sufi meditation and mystical practices, including the use of rarely taught breathing techniques, posture, and visual images.
• The day will also include sohbet, zikr and traditional and freestyle whirling.
• Members: $115 / Nonmembers: $135
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Celebrating Rumi - Journey to the Placeless Place

A retreat to mark the 744rd anniversary of Jelaludin Rumi's Union with the Beloved

• December 15-17, 2017
• Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
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The Incredible Lightness of Being

A Meditation and Whirling Retreat

• October 6-8, 2017
• The Dervish Center
• 56 Lieb Road, Spencer, NY
• 607-272-0694
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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings
Saturday, June 17, 10am 5:30pm
New York Open Center

With Sheikha Khadija Radin

• Sufi meditation and mystical practices, including the use of rarely taught breathing techniques, posture, and visual images.
• The day will also include sohbet, zikr and traditional and freestyle whirling.
• Members: $115 / Nonmembers: $135
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Annual Silent Women's Hermit Retreat
May 26 - June 4, 2017

With Khadija Radin

• Turn, meditation, yoga, sauna, and cognitive kinesiology
• $600-950 - Full time tuition, lodging, and meals
• $375-485 - Half time, all inclusive
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Into Eternity

A retreat to mark the 743rd anniversary of Jelaludin Rumi's Union with the Beloved

• December 16-18, 2016
• The Dervish Center
• 56 Lieb Road, Spencer, NY
• 607-272-0694
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The Sound of Silence & the Dance of Stillness

A Meditation and Whirling Retreat

• October 28-30, 2016
• The Dervish Center
• 56 Lieb Road, Spencer, NY
• 607-272-0694
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Annual Silent Women's Hermit Retreat
May 27 - June 5, 2016

With Khadija Radin

• Turn, meditation, yoga, sauna, and cognitive kinesiology
• $625-950 - Full time tuition, lodging, and meals
• $325-485 - Half time, all inclusive
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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings
Sunday, June 19, 10am?5:30pm
New York Open Center

With Sheikha Khadija Radin

• Sufi meditation and mystical practices, including the use of rarely taught breathing techniques, posture, and visual images.
• The day will also include sohbet, zikr and traditional and freestyle whirling.
• Members: $125 / Nonmembers: $135
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WHIRLING and MUSIC RETREAT with the INTERNATIONAL MEVLANA FOUNDATION
Friday, October 16, 3pm - Sunday, October 18, 3pm

With Mr. Faruk Hemdem ?elebi (22nd grandson of Mevlana Rumi and the current Maqam ?elebi) and Esin ?elebi Bayru (22nd granddaughter of Mevlana Rumi)

• Turn, meditation, sohbet, sauna, caravan to Sema and lecture events in the region
• $325-475 per person, all inclusive
• $250, tuition and meals
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Spiritual Dance Workshop
April 17-20, 2015

With Khadija Radin

• Sitting and movement-based meditation, in the tradition of the Whirling Dervish
• $325 - Workshop, shared room, meals
• $225 - Workshop only
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A Day of Sufi Whirling, Mystical Practices and Teachings
May 3, 2015

With Khadija Radin

• Rarely taught breathing techniques, posture, sohbet, zikr and whirling
• Members: $130 / Nonmembers: $140
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Annual Silent Women's Hermit Retreat
May 8-17, 2015

With Khadija Radin

• Turn, meditation, yoga, sauna, tarot, and cognitive kinesiology
• $625-900 - Full time tuition, lodging, and meals
• $325-485 - Half time, all inclusive
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A Winter Whirling and Meditation Weekend

Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1, 2015

With Khadija Radin

• $150 Tuition & Meals
• Accomodations $80-$160
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IN CELEBRATION OF RUMI

A WEEKEND RETREAT OF SEMA
SOHBET, POETRY, MEDITATION & MUSIC
December 19-21, 2014

With Khadija Radin

• A three day retreat commemorating the 741st anniversary of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi's passing
• $150 Tuition & Meals
• Accomodations $90-$190
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Spiritual Dance Workshop
November 12-16, 2014

With Khadija Radin

• Sitting and movement-based meditation, in the tradition of the Whirling Dervish
• $325 - Workshop, shared room, meals
• $225 - Workshop only
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Pearl Beneath the Sea
November 19, 2014

Khadija Radin Performing

• A meditation on movement as symbolic of universal harmony - the movement of melody, the circling dance of a whirling dervish, and the floating inks in water marbling
• Presented by Makam New York
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