Heart Renewal
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE ONE DAY RETREAT
LET YOUR HEART BE FILLED
- Dances of Universal Peace
- Breath and Walking Meditations
- Seated Silent Meditations
- Rest and Rejuvenation
Come be supported by the presence of other loving souls, singing and dancing for world peace and healing.
It is important to stay connected with others in these times of stress and fast changes.
Join us in co-creating nurturing, inspiring sangha.
Eugene, OR
July 27th, 2025
4:30- 6:00 pm, Sufi Songs, Practices and Dances
with potluck and conversation from 6-7:30 pm
Dances of Universal Peace 7:30-9:00 pm
Free Donation
with
Senior Dance Mentor and
Sheikha Amara Karuna
Join us in Eugene!
Nurture your Heart
Nurture your Heart
Deepen into the Dances of Universal Peace, meditation, Sufi and other spiritual practices for a sweet and renewing afternoon and evening.
Each practice will be fully taught, no experience is necessary. If you cannot dance, sit and sing!
WE welcome you!
Nurture your Heart
We welcome all people, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, vaccination status or socioeconomics. We strive to make this a safe and welcoming spot for all those in our community.
We are not set up to accept children at this event, so the minimum age of attendance is 14.
the program:
Dances of Universal Peace
Singing and chanting sacred, ancient phrases creates a heart opening, full body healing vibration, and when conscious movement is added it becomes a powerful spiritual practice.
All levels welcome, no previous dance experience necessary. In between the Dances we will sit in meditation.
Logistics and details
Afternoon and evening program:
Free donation.
Suggested 0-$50 as you feel moved
Potluck at 6
Bring something healthy and yummy to share! As well as a serving utensil and your own plate and silverware.
Sheikha Amara Karuna
Amara has been leading the Dances of Universal Peace since 1985 and is a Senior Dance Leader, and has been involved in mentoring new Dance leaders.
She has been on teaching staff for five NW Sufi Camps has led many weekend retreats, zikrs and rituals which included the Dances.
She served as Secretary, and then President, on the Core of the International Council for the Dances of Universal Peace, working as a volunteer to oversee the organization for several years.
She specializes in Dances from the Goddess and Earth traditions, and leads with lively humor and devotion. She is a Sheikha in the SRI lineage of Western Sufism.
