Its time to turn yourself around

A blogger's life as you may have judged by now is about experiencing new brands, products and events. While most of us deal with fashion, food and lifestyle ; it feels so refreshing to get something out of the box and worth sharing with fellow readers. And this is one mystical experience that I had a few days back.

After a bad traffic and a long drive , I reached where I was destined for the evening. I always do a little homework before going to an event, of course I have to I am called the 'Prudent Diva'. And I really was excited for this one because I have seen something like this in Dubai and in a few videos. I hope i learn it too was what I desired.

So, where I headed was a whirling class. A sacred dance form that involves mediation and healing through the art of whirling around.

Whirling literally means a rapid movement round and round and this dance form is a way to connect to the divine using the power of circling around.

Whirling has been used as a source of healing, getting energy and balancing our chakras since ancient times. If you notice, almost all old style dances have steps where in one goes around several times. Whether it is kathak, ghumar, garba or western forms like salsa, each of them has whirling that go down much deeper to the fact that they are known to balance ourselves.

The thriive is a whirling community , recently paving way into Mumbai or rather India to bring this new form. The focus here is not only to make people go round but also to explore within. Meditation or simply to sit peacefully and extend ourselves for healing is what one can try out.

I was given the opportunity to try the first demo class that taught the basics and history of whirling.

Coming from a psychology background, dance therapy is one thing I believe can do wonders especially for those who believe in the power of music and dance. And this is one therapy that is so enjoyable. I'm so contented with this existential experience so pure, extraordinary and rejuvenating. And the world of whirling left me spellbound and extramundane.

I will not want to share all intricacies of the event because you have to experience it yourself to understand it. The session was help by the wonderful @realmsofdance (Zia Nath) who effortlessly whirled with joy and passion. Here is a little glimpse of what @thriiveindia offered in this session was,

An insight into what whirling is. It is more than dance and meditation. It balances the body physically and mentally. While the circling around is like a workout, it internally heals and activates the chakras.

The initial process of whirling is taught by using a hand. The hand here symbolises a mirror where you look right into it and focus on yourself within. It is like looking into yourself. Nothing around should bother the individual. One does it clockwise that is turning on the right.

Whirling can be done on any soothing music. Zia , taught us on beautiful poems, quotes and songs by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, meera bai and verses from the Guru Granth.

The session had a meditation session and a healing session where one just had to feel positive and watch whirling.

@realmsofdance (Zia) also had a whirling act blindfolded which was done so gracefully and got people to a level beyond explanation.

The session ended with a chakra or circle formation, which is a way of connecting people and establishing communication.

Thriive also has many different workshops related to art, mediation and healing. One of which is related to canvas painting that is coming soon. Check out their page to know more.

Until then, turn your self around, go round , circle , whirl and experience positivity!

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