Something Sufi test - Unalome Project

Something Sufi

An evening of disciplined inquiry using movement and poetry. This is not a mystical escape.

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Important Information

Date:

19th April, 2025

Batch:

Batch 29

Venue/Format:

La Butsu, Indiranagar, Bengaluru

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This is a three-hour workshop. It uses the poetry of Rumi as a starting point for active work on your own patterns of thought, movement, and awareness. The work is direct. If you are looking for spectacle, this is not it.

Who This Is NOT For

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Those seeking mystical escapes or spiritual entertainment

People looking for passive consumption of content

Those uncomfortable with physical movement or self-inquiry

Participants seeking quick fixes or instant transformation

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Who This Is For

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Individuals ready for disciplined self-inquiry

Those willing to engage with movement and poetry

People committed to examining their thought patterns

Participants seeking direct, practical awareness work

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What Happens

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Stage 1:

Stage 1: Opening Awareness

Begin with breath awareness and body grounding to establish presence and connection to the moment.

Stage 2:

Stage 2: Poetry as Mirror

Engage with selected Rumi verses to identify personal patterns in thought, emotion, and reaction.

Stage 3:

Stage 3: Movement Inquiry

Use conscious movement to explore and shift ingrained physical and mental habits.

Stage 4:

Stage 4: Integration Practice

Synthesize insights through reflective writing and closing circle for practical application.

What Makes It Different

Unlike traditional Sufi classes that focus on theoretical understanding or devotional practices, this workshop treats poetry as a practical tool for self-observation. We bypass mystical interpretation to engage directly with the mechanics of awareness through embodied practice.

Myths We Dismantle

This is not about achieving enlightenment, connecting to the divine, or transcending your humanity. There are no special states to reach, no spiritual hierarchy to climb, and no magical transformations promised.

What You Actually Get

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Enhanced awareness of your automatic thought patterns and emotional reactions

Practical tools for observing yourself without judgment or trying to change anything

Direct experience of how poetry can be used as a mirror for self-inquiry

Clearer understanding of the difference between spiritual fantasy and practical awareness work

A body-based approach to working with consciousness that you can use independently

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We make no promises about outcomes. The work itself is the point - not what you get from it.

What people say

I came expecting spiritual consolation and left with practical tools for observing my patterns. The work was direct, unsentimental, and surprisingly useful. Three hours felt both intense and grounding.

Priya Sharma, Bangalore

This workshop stripped away the romantic notions I had about Sufi poetry and showed me how to use Rumi's words as a mirror for my own conditioning. No mystical bypass here—just honest self-examination through movement and verse.

Arjun Nair, Mumbai

What struck me most was how different this was from typical spiritual workshops. No one promised transformation or enlightenment. Instead, I was given practical methods to observe myself without trying to fix or change anything. The Rumi verses became tools rather than objects of worship.

This work offers a refreshing alternative to the spiritual marketplace. It treats poetry as functional technology for self-observation rather than mystical decoration. — Ananda Sutra, Author of 'The Mechanics of Awareness'

Facilitated by:

Shaurya Singh

Shaurya is a consciousness researcher and workshop facilitator who works with practical methods for self-observation. His approach strips away spiritual romanticism to focus on the mechanics of awareness. He has been exploring the intersection of poetry, movement, and inquiry for over a decade, developing approaches that treat contemplative practices as functional tools rather than mystical pursuits.

The most important thing is not what you find, but how clearly you can see what is already here.

Shaurya Singh

The only transformation that matters is seeing clearly what is already here. Everything else is decoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for beginners?

This work assumes you’ve tried other approaches and found them lacking.
If you’re completely new to personal development, start elsewhere first.
We don’t do gentle introductions or basic self-help. You’ll need to
handle direct feedback and uncomfortable questions.

Do you guarantee results?

No. We don’t promise you’ll feel better, clearer, or more fulfilled.
Some people leave angry or confused. Both can be honest reactions to
seeing what’s true. We guarantee only that the work will be direct
and uncompromising.

What if I have physical or mental health conditions?

This work can be intense and is not suitable for everyone. If you have serious physical or mental health conditions, consult your healthcare provider first. We’re not therapists or doctors. Your participation is your responsibility.

Micro-dare

This workshop involves physical movement and introspective practices. Participants engage at their own comfort level and capacity. Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions that might be affected by gentle movement or contemplative practices.

We are committed to making this workshop accessible. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Materials are provided in large print upon request. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at least 48 hours before the workshop so we can ensure appropriate accommodations.

Individual results vary. No outcomes guaranteed.