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.
Join us in co-creating nurturing, inspiring sangha.
July 27th, 2025
2- 6 pm, with potluck and conversation from 6-7:30 pm
Eugene, OR
with
Senior Dance Mentor and
Sheikha Amara Karuna
Registration will open June 2025
Join us in Eugene!
Escape to the Forest!
Escape to the Forest!
Escape to the Forest!
Deepen into the Dances of Universal Peace, meditation, Sufi and other spiritual practices for a sweet and renewing afternoon.
Each practice will be fully taught, no experience is necessary. If you cannot dance, sit and sing!
Sharing hearts: Enjoy the company of those inclined to a spiritual path.
WE welcome you!
Escape to the Forest!
Escape to the Forest!
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 Site-TBA
Escape to the Forest!
Most likely we will be at the Eugene Garden center, TBA.
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
Logistics and details
We ask that people give an amount that is both generous and joyful.
If you are unable to contribute at bottom of the sliding scale, please contact us – we may be able to work something out!
Those of you who are able to pay at the higher end of the sliding scale enable us to hold this event in a spirit of generosity and inclusiveness. Then we can give some discounts to others.
Afternoon program:
- $35 low income
- $50 regular
- $75 abundant
More details
Logistics and details
Potluck afterwards
Please bring something healthy and yummy to share! As well as a serving utensil and your own plate and silverware.
Refunds
Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time. Attendees must cancel by midnight, Pacific time, July 25th, 2025 to receive a full refund.
Cancellation requests received after July 25th, 2025 or failure to appear for the event will result in forfeiture of the entire fee, unless we can fill your spot. In which case you will get all the money back.
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 Sufism.
