If you want to take the class, sign up here and sign up for a section (MANDATORY):
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What is Sufism?
Sufism - a 1,400 year old tradition - is a discipline that teaches the individual to explore and discover their true self. Self-knowledge being the ultimate goal of Sufism.

What is Tamarkoz?
Tamarkoz is Sufi practice and is described as the art and science of self-knowledge through concentration and meditation. As a meditation practice, Tamarkoz involves deep breathing, mind and body relaxation, slow meditative movements (Movazeneh), visualization, energy activation, and heart meditation. The main difference between Tamarkoz and other meditative traditions is its emphasis on the heart.

Anyone can practice and benefit from Tamarkoz, since Sufism knows no cultural, religious or racial boundaries, and has no physical prerequisites. Tamarkoz grants physical, mental and spiritual benefits, providing a healthier, more balanced body, and a powerful way to deal with stress.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
This DeCal course will alternate between lectures on Sufism and practice of Tamarkoz per the schedule on the last page of the syllabus.

Section Times and Locations

ALL STUDENTS Meet on February 5th 6:00-7:00pm in 60 Evans for first class.

Group A: Fridays 5:30-7:00 in 5101 Tolman

Group B: Fridays 7:00-8:30pm in 5101 Tolman

The purpose of the lectures are to provide context for the Tamarkoz practice sessions. Tamarkoz students have reported that they are better able to enjoy, appreciate, and benefit from Tamarkoz when they have an understanding of the principles, history, and philosophy of Sufism, and the role Tamarkoz plays in achieving the aim of practical Sufism, which is self-knowledge.

The practice sessions are devoted to guided Tamarkoz (Sufi meditation and concentration) practice. You will be guided through mind relaxation exercises; deep breathing exercises; Movezeneh, which is the Sufi art of balancing and harmonizing the energy within our body; deep relaxation; visualization; and heart concentration, which is the hallmark of Tamarkoz. Special activities include an art activity, candle meditation and Zikr (Sufi chanting of remembrance).

If you want to take the class, sign up here and sign up for a section (MANDATORY):
http://bit.ly/2E2XJO5

If you want to take the class, sign up here and sign up for a section (MANDATORY): http://bit.ly/2E2XJO5