WAKEFIELD, R.I. - s4story -- Internationally acclaimed sacred dance artist, visionary teacher of spiritual embodiment, and author Banafsheh Sayyad brings Whirling of the Heart to All That Matters Yoga + Wellness in Wakefield, Rhode Island, for an immersive afternoon of sacred dance, Sufi whirling, feminine embodiment, breath and the poetry of Rumi.

Held from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m., the workshop invites participants to step away from everyday distractions and enter a deeply embodied experience of movement, presence and connection.

Through Sayyad's distinctive Dance of Oneness® approach, movement becomes a pathway inward—an invitation to release what feels heavy, reconnect with the body and discover stillness within movement.

Discover the Sacred Art of Whirling

At the heart of the experience is Sama, the sacred Sufi practice of whirling. For centuries, whirling has been associated with devotion, transcendence and the journey toward unity.

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Through movement, breath, music and mystical poetry, participants will explore a compelling question: How can we remain centered while everything around us is moving?

Sayyad will introduce the foundations of whirling along with practical techniques designed to prevent or minimize dizziness, making the experience accessible even to beginners.

Awaken the Feminine Through Sacred Movement

Drawing inspiration from Sayyad's book, Dance of Oneness: Embody Love and Luminosity to Transform Your Life, the workshop explores the Divine Feminine—wise and intuitive, sensual and creative, fierce and compassionate.

Through sacred movement and embodied awareness, participants are invited to soften physical and emotional constriction and reconnect with vitality, resilience and presence.

No previous dance or whirling experience is necessary. Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.

Rumi, Sacred Dance and Embodied Presence

Through Rumi's poetry, breath, sacred dance and whirling, Sayyad invites participants to experience the possibility of becoming quiet within movement, grounded within change and more deeply connected to themselves and the world.

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Event Details
Whirling of the Heart
Teacher: Banafsheh Sayyad
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 12:00–5:30 p.m.
Location: All That Matters yoga + wellness 315 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: (401) 409-2121
Experience Level: All levels

Participants should bring a water bottle, yoga mat, meditation cushion, and socks or soft-soled dance shoes suitable for whirling.

About Banafsheh Sayyad

Banafsheh Sayyad is a visionary teacher of spiritual embodiment, internationally recognized sacred dance artist, and author whose work bridges Persian mystical traditions, sacred movement, embodiment and Rumi's poetry. Through Dance of Oneness®, she brings together dance, spirituality and embodied transformation.

More Information: https://allthatmatterswellness.org/workshops#4d79d9e3-4f63-4d52-a327-3abd06f8ffeb