Offerings

Here is a list of events involving Gloria Mahin of the Mystics for Peace.

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

A Mystical Poetry Evening of Verse and Music with Kaveen

Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 7:30
Masonic Lodge, Asheville, NC
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204897696213150

YAAR sacred music and dance

Featuring:
Larry Taylor: bazouki, tar, Turkish nay
Gloria Mahin: vocals, Sufi turning, tar, Farsi and English poetry recitation
Majid Bastani: Persian ney, daf, doumbek, riq, and Farsi and English poetry recitation

Past Events
Performance of Allah Hu Allah at Rumi Night, Raleigh Friends Meeting House, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-2QbJWYzZ8
Recording of Illahi "The Fire of Love" with Lynda Aiman-Smith
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=898888078948&comments
Rumi Night with River Guerguerian and Peter Rogen, May 14, 2010 in Asheville; May 16, 2010 in Durham, NC
Full Lotus Kirtan Hour on Carrboro Community Radio 103.5 FM, October 20, 2009 in Carrboro, NC
http://sites.google.com/site/fulllotuskirtan/episodes
Raleigh Drum Circle 7th Anniversary Bash, Sept. 21, 2009 in Raleigh, NC
http://newsobserver.com/152/story/123300.html#flashcontent
Raleigh Drum Circle 6th Anniversary Bash, Sept. 15, 2009 in Raleigh, NC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8I2J7VFmUk&feature=related

The Veil: The Symbol of Islamic Covering

Discover the practice of Islamic veiling from a positive perspective in this workshop designed to counterbalance negative stereotypes portrayed in popular media. Through lecture, experiential activities, discussion, and video presentations, participants will gain a deeper appreciation of the benefits enjoyed by those who wear the veil. The presentation will also include an exploration of the veil as a mythically-charged symbol in the expressive arts and creative visualization. Participants will have an opportunity to ask honest questions and discuss their experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Image: http://heapology.blogspot.com/2008/08/muslim-woman.html

Past Events:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Raleigh, NC, February 17, 2010
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, October 25, 2009, Morgantown, WV
International Expressive Arts Therapy Conference, Aug. 13, 2009, Cambridge, MA

The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium

Explore an emerging global vision based on Sustainability, Spiritual Fulfillment, and Social Justice, featuring video insights from philosophers, scientists, and community leaders, such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Julia Butterfly Hill, Paul Hawken, Joanna Macy, Lynn Twist, and many more. Enter a state of "blessed unrest" and discover your place in the Great Turning through interactive group experiences and reflective exercises designed to heighten your awareness of the current challenges and opportunities of our times. Learn more at www.awakeningthedreamer.org

Past Events
Symposium, May 15, 2010 in Raleigh, NC
Symposium, May 16, 2010 in Durham, NCSymposium: December 13, 2009 in Durham, NC
Facilitator Training: February 21-22 in Chapel Hill, NC

Sacred Arts Community

This event will co-create a community devoted to sacred play, including drumming, dancing, singing, and various forms of musical, visual, and verbal expression. Please bring your creative offerings to share with our community. We will foster an atmosphere of safety and trust where transformation, healing, and growth are nurtured. This space welcomes contributions from all spiritual traditions and paths as we journey together, celebrating the sacred in each of us. You are invited to share a poem, chant, dance, song, rhythm, prayer, blessing or spontaneous offering from the heart. This is a participatory event, all creative energies are encouraged.

Past Events
September 2008 - June 2009 at Music Explorium

Belly Bhakti

This is an opportunity for experienced dancers interested in delving deeper into the mysteries of Middle Eastern dance. Belly dance movements have thematic patterns that convey levels of meaning that can be explored through embodied reflection, introspection, and expression. This workshop is beneficial for students, performers, and teachers, and will include considerations about performance intentions, creative relationships with musicians, and emotive modes in mystical experience. We will explore ways of using the language of belly dance to engage in devotional practices relating to the integration of the nafs (ego), spiritual love, longing and union, lover and beloved, intoxication, and spiritual community. In each session, we will be sharing, witnessing, and dialoging about the process in a safe and supportive group. Together we will create a collective vision and rejoice in a unified prayer of love.

Past Events
Phoenix Fire Gathering, August 2008, Boulder Creek, CA

Belly Dance, Body Image, and Womanhood

Women from around the world have used the ancient art of belly dance as a way to celebrate the feminine body and spirit. This course is an opportunity for women of all ages to explore their experience of womanhood through movement, role play, creative writing, and group discussion. Participants will learn Middle Eastern dance techniques accompanied by exciting music from around the world. In a supportive and fun group environment, participants will use artistic self-expression to reflect on themes in women's lives, including body image, self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, womanhood, and healthful lifestyles.

Past Events
Jan - May 2008, Raleigh, NC
Participant Feedback:
"Gloria is knowledgeable and creative. She made this class enjoyable... I would strongly recommend this workshop to others."
"You are a gifted dancer and teacher... I loved the thought you clearly put into developing this curriculum. It flowed beautifully from lesson to lesson."

Knowledge of the Heart: Embodying Sufi Practice

The mystical path of Islam, known as Sufism, has become known in the West through the words of the 13th century poet, Rumi. In this workshop, we will be drawing on the Universalist themes from various Sufi lineages through chanting, whirling, poetry, and creative movement. Together we will stoke the fire of love in our hearts and rediscover the wisdom that burns in the center of the universe. We will share our experiences in a community of lovers and inspire each other to sustain the awareness throughout our daily lives.

Past Events
Phoenix Fire Gathering, August 2007, Boulder Creek, CA
Fire Tribe Hawaii, December 2004, Oahu, HI

Expressive Movement

Expressive Movement is a compilation of various body-centered structures to increase confidence, creativity, and self-expression. Warm-ups include exercises in body-awareness, movement exploration, and mind and body fitness. Each week will cover a unique theme such as storytelling, relationships, culture, nature, spirituality, and dreams. Activities are designed to create a positive and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and respect for diversity. Each session ends with exercises for relaxation, meditation, and community celebration.

Past Events
H.O.U.S.E. Theatre Arts Enrichment Center, June - August, 2008 in Cary, NC