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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Who This Is For

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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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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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.