“Wherever you are is the entry point.”
– Kabir
The Method
What is Dance Sema Zen?
Dance Sema Zen is a methodology and movement modality to reconnect the body, mind, and spirit. The Sufi mystic whirled as an expression of his heightened state of being, or he whirled as a means of connecting with his elevated state of being. He did not apply any rules or ceremonies. It was instinctual, intuitive and absolutely necessary. Arguably, it marked the most significant stage of his salvation.
It is primarily at this initial spark of inspiration that Dance Sema Zen connects with and take its lead from Rumi’s whirling dance.
Dance Sema Zen is a blueprint to reshaping neurobiology and the physical body with clear steps to fire new brain synapses through movement. We discover more and more that the key to returning to wholeness/balance (zen) and awakening our deep dormant consciousness resides within the body.
The Three Important Pillars on the Path to Luminance:
Embodiment Through Guided Dance Methods and Conscious Improvisation
The flow of yoga, the otherworldly grace of Sufi dance, and the peace and trance of the Sema.
Awaken Through Traditions of Sufism
Learn the wisdom, mysticism, and science behind the traditions of Sufi dance. These teachings provide the foundation for living in a more authentic, loving, tender and purposeful way.
Unify Through Healing Modalities
Meet intention with action to reconnect the body, mind, and spirit. Elicit the experience of a flow state where we find a sense of stillness through the alignment of the brain, heart and gut. are activated which brings about a deep synchronisation between the mind, body, and soul.
A Deep Dive Into Anna’s Life
Anna Ayyildiz is Dedicated to the Practice of Empowering Oneself Through Dance
Anna has been interested in dance from a young age. She was born in London from an English Mother and an Anatolian Alevi Father. She studied a BA Contemporary Dance at Roehampton Institute of Surrey, and Dance Teacher Training and Learning at Trinity Laban Conservetoire. Whilst living in India she studied Bharatanatyam. Through her inquiry, she realised a more meaningful appreciation and use of dance: its spiritual, meditative, and curative aspects.
Balance Your Hormones
Tone your body and balance your hormones through the power of experiential whirling trance.
Cultivate Luminance
Magnify yourself and others as you experience increased love through the joy of conscious movement and whirling.
Free Your Mind
Dance Sema Zen is for you if you desire to become more conscious in your body and everyday life.
Life Is Born From a Vision.
Sufi Whirling & Conscious Movement
Dance Sema Zen is an interplay between Sufi whirling and Conscious movement. Read on to learn more.
Sufi Whirling
The Turkish word semazen, borrowed from Persian sama-zan, sama meaning listening, from Arabic and zan meaning doer, is a type of movement meditation that evokes deep listening to spirit via the heart.
Whilst Sufi whirling is a cultural tradition, it is also a way of life and musters physical, mental and spiritual proficiency. Anybody can master whirling and experience the mystical; you don’t need to be from the community to learn to whirl and relate to its philosophies. With time and extensive practice, anybody can attain the power to embark on a journey of mystical intoxication and liberation.
Conscious Movement
Life is a series of encounters. Conscious dance is about an encounter with yourself that is with precision and a full awareness of the physical mechanisms at work. It is about being self-aware enough to connect to your physical, spiritual and emotional needs in the moment.
Rumi wrote: “There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.”
