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Drops in the River – Young Adults Sufi Gathering
October 3, 2019 : 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Beloveds, come spend four sweet autumn days in the blue ridge mountains to connect, dive deep into nature, remember and rejuvenate!
Together we will chant, sing, dance, zikr, meditate, yoga, swim in the river, collaborate, connect & find community. www.sufiyouthjam.com
Sliding Scale: Camping $180 – Indoor $240 – Blessing $300
Camping & indoor lodging, 3 organic meals a day
About the Presenters:
HuDost: the Neo Folk World Rock Ensemble from Montreal and KY, weaves a seamless tapestry of sound that renders tears and laughter in listeners, cultivating that nameless longing that abides somewhere in all our hearts.
Maitreya: Jon Stevens brings a heart-opening and deepening presence to the Dances of Universal Peace through his instrumentation, voice, and love of the Dances as a community practice. A mureed and guide in the Sufi Ruhaniat.
Akbar: Rev. Christopher Miller is a Healing Cherag (Minister) of the Universal Worship, a prime contributor to the Abrahamic Reunion, and Chair of the Inayati Sufi Young Adult Council.
Jessica: A retreat guide, a Cheraga in the Universal Worship, a Shefayat in the Healing Order International, Zikr Leader and Dances of Universal Peace Leader, and has her own healing practice.
Karen: Yoga & Reiki practitioner, her classes center around breath, functional movement, and the subtler aspects of yoga practice as a way to bring about physical, mental and spiritual transformation.
Hosted by the Inayati Young Adult and the Ruhaniat Youth Councils.
About the Venue:
“Anahata is a loving community and gathering place situated on 47 pristine acres along the Little River in Floyd County, Virginia. We invite you to come explore, learn and share with us as we live from the ‘Anahata’ – a Sanskrit word for the heart center.”
Spread the word among your sufi networks. We invite you to dance with us, lead with us, sing with us, laugh with us, and pray with us. We invite you to Anahata, the community in the forest. Come jump in the river with us. Come laugh over coffee with us. We can’t wait to see you!
Learn more on our website www.sufiyouthjam.com
Registrar 703-282-3922, Email yacouncil@gmail.com