Sacred Dance to Embody the Feminine Path of Creation – Free Class with Banafsheh Sayyad

While Rumi is one of the most beloved poets on Earth, most of us have only encountered him through translations of translations. Hearing his words in their original Persian awakens a different intimacy — a living current of love that stirs the heart and softens the body.

If this calls to you, you’re invited to a free online event with spiritual embodiment teacher and sacred dancer Banafsheh Sayyad. Through original translations of Rumi and a guided sacred dance practice, you’ll be welcomed into a direct experience of love as a creative, stabilizing force in turbulent times.

Banafsheh will read Rumi’s poetry in Persian and translate it into English — then guide you to embody a poem as prayer through movement. This is a sanctuary you can return to whenever you need to ground, soften, and remember what you love.

Rumi’s verses flowed through him as he whirled, surrendering the ego and merging with the Beloved. You’ll explore how this path of feminine creation invites you to access the same luminous center within — and become a vessel for birthing love in your own unique way.

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Why Attend “Sacred Dance to Embody the Feminine Path of Creation”

Most of the world has never truly heard Rumi’s voice. Experiencing his poetry in Persian — with direct English translations — reveals a deeper coherence, tenderness, and power that often gets lost in indirect renditions. You’ll be invited into this resonance and feel how it reorganizes your inner world toward love.

Through sacred dance, you’ll embody a poem as prayer, rekindling the healing balm of love within you. Movement becomes a sanctuary of stillness-in-motion, where breath slows, the nervous system settles, and your luminous center quietly returns.

Rooted in the Divine Feminine, this path emphasizes receptivity, trust, and soft power. Rather than hardening to get through life, you’ll remember how to open, ground in love, and choose from that place — even amid stress, uncertainty, and change.

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What You’ll Learn

Experience Rumi’s original Persian poetry on navigating turbulence through love, translated directly by a native Persian speaker. Sense the difference that faithful translation makes — in your mind, your body, and your heart.

Be guided through a sacred dance sequence to embody a poem as prayer. This practice awakens the yin, water-like current within you… soothing your system and returning you to steadiness and grace.

Discover the feminine path of creation — grounded in love, receptivity, and trust — and explore whirling (Sama) as a way to awaken the stillness at the heart of movement so you can live and create from your luminous center.

Here’s a bit more of what you’ll explore:

• Hear Rumi’s poetry in Persian with direct English translations that honor his original meaning
• Learn a repeatable sacred dance practice to ground, center, and soften during stressful times
• Explore soft power — the courage to stay open and live from love without hardening
• Discover how whirling reveals a calm, radiant center within from which you can create your life
• Sense the feminine lineage of creation and how it supports grace-filled action
• Experience movement as prayer and poetry as embodied medicine
• Reclaim receptivity and trust as sources of strength, clarity, and resilience
• Receive practical guidance for safe, accessible spinning and grounding
• Understand how to carry these practices into daily choices and relationships
• Connect with a community of seekers devoted to love-led living

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Who This Is For

This experience is for seekers, coaches, and healing professionals who feel called to embody love in action. If you’re navigating stress or uncertainty and long for a gentler, wiser way, you’ll feel at home here.

It’s also for dancers and non-dancers alike who resonate with Rumi, the Divine Feminine, or Sufi lineages, and want a grounded, accessible way to bring poetic wisdom into the body.

• Spiritual seekers wanting direct, embodied connection to love
• Coaches, therapists, and healing professionals supporting others through change
• Artists and creatives longing to source expression from a deeper well
• Practitioners curious about Rumi, Sufism, and the Divine Feminine
• Beginners and seasoned movers seeking a safe, soulful practice
• Anyone feeling overwhelmed who wants steadiness without hardening

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About Banafsheh Sayyad

Banafsheh Sayyad is a Persian master sacred dancer, choreographer, acupuncturist, transformational teacher, activist, and founder of Dance of Oneness®. A profoundly accessible spiritual teacher of embodiment, she performs and teaches internationally, initiating people into the wisdom of their bodies.

Her signature “holy wildness infused with ancient wisdom” invites the dancer within to remember and resource the innate healing intelligence spiraling in us and all around us. With easeful instruction and a welcoming spirit, she empowers students to feel a true sense of belonging in their bodies.

Among the few virtuosos of authentic Persian dance worldwide, Banafsheh pioneered a liberated feminine expression in the Sufi dance genre — once performed only by men. Dance of Oneness® is both a spiritual path and a science of embodiment that integrates healing, wisdom teachings, and the rigorous technique and self-expression of the art of dance.

She holds master’s degrees in dance and choreography (UCLA) and in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her award-winning work has been presented across North America, Europe, and Australia. Her dance film In the Fire of Grace, created with Andrew Harvey, traces Rumi’s journey of the soul in dance.

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Endorsements

“… it’s a joy to the spirit and an opening of the heart.”

Banafsheh uses dance as a holy ritual. Her dancing is more than a feast for the eyes, it’s a joy to the spirit and an opening of the heart.

Marianne Williamson
Internationally acclaimed spiritual author and lecturer

“Banafsheh is the quintessential professional in her field…”

In watching Banafsheh dance, I knew I was witnessing a master performer in action. Banafsheh is the quintessential professional in her field, not only as a dancer but as an artistic interpreter of Rumi — and in explaining the brilliance of that renowned Sufi mystic.

Caroline Myss
Bestselling author, medical intuitive, and the founder of CMED (Caroline Myss Education)

“I believe Banafsheh is the greatest, most luminous, most profound teacher of embodiment on the planet…”

I believe Banafsheh is the greatest, most luminous, most profound teacher of embodiment on the planet — an incarnation of the Divine Feminine, and someone whose life, mind, heart, and body is devoted to the birth of a new kind of human, a humbly, rapturous divine human being.

Andrew Harvey
Mystical scholar, spiritual teacher, and the founder of the Institute of Sacred Activism

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FAQ

When and where does the event take place?

This free online event takes place on Thursday, September 18, at 5:30pm Pacific. It’s hosted live on the internet so you can join from anywhere. If you can’t attend live, register anyway to receive the recording.

Who is Banafsheh Sayyad?

Banafsheh is a Persian master sacred dancer, choreographer, acupuncturist, transformational teacher, activist, and founder of Dance of Oneness®. She performs and teaches internationally, initiating students into the wisdom of their bodies through a feminine lineage of healing and embodiment.

What will I learn during this event?

You’ll hear Rumi’s poetry in Persian with faithful English translations and be guided through a sacred dance sequence to embody a poem as prayer. You’ll explore soft power, whirling as a path of creation, and how to ground in love amid stress and uncertainty.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. When you register, you’ll receive access to the event replay so you can watch at your convenience.

How long is the event?

The session is approximately 60–75 minutes.

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

No special equipment is required. Wear comfortable clothing, have some water nearby, and give yourself a little space to move.

Will there be experiential practices during the event?

Yes. Banafsheh will guide a sacred dance sequence to embody a poem as prayer, along with safe, accessible guidance for whirling and grounding.

Is this event suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. No dance experience is needed. Everything is taught gently and accessibly.

Is this event religious?

No. The event is inclusive and accessible to all backgrounds. While Rumi’s Sufi roots are honored, the focus is experiential, heart-centered, and non-dogmatic.

Will there be an opportunity to go deeper after the event?

Yes. You’ll be among the first to hear about a new 7-week live video course with Banafsheh for a deeper journey into sacred dance, Sufi whirling, and Rumi’s poetry.

What can I expect to feel during the event?

Many participants report feeling grounded, calm, open-hearted, and inspired. You may experience a gentle softening, a clearer center, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Can I share this event with friends?

Yes, please do. Share the registration link so others can join and benefit.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by The Shift Network, a global leader in transformational online programs.

What is Dance of Oneness®?

Dance of Oneness® is Banafsheh’s synthesis of sacred dance, healing, and wisdom teachings — a feminine pathway of embodiment that unites rigorous technique with devotional movement and self-expression.

Will we hear Rumi in Persian and English?

Yes. Banafsheh will recite Rumi’s poetry in its original Persian and offer direct English translations to preserve his meaning and energetic transmission.

Is whirling (Sama) safe for beginners?

Yes. You’ll receive gentle instruction for spinning safely, including pacing, breath, spotting alternatives, and grounding practices to help you finish steady and clear.

Do I need prior dance experience?

No dance background is required. Curiosity, comfortable clothing, and a willingness to move are enough.

What if I have limited mobility?

All practices can be adapted. You may participate seated or standing, move at your own pace, and rest as needed. Your inner experience is what matters most.

How does this relate to the Divine Feminine?

This event centers the feminine path of creation — rooted in love, receptivity, and trust. You’ll explore soft power and learn to act from a grounded, open heart.

What should I wear and how do I prepare?

Wear clothing you can move in, ideally barefoot or in socks. Clear a small space, hydrate, and arrive a few minutes early to settle your breath and intention.

Will there be information about a longer course?

Yes. At the end of the event you’ll learn about a 7-week live video course that deepens these practices with ongoing guidance from Banafsheh.

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