Dancing in Gratitude Retreat 2026

Join us for

*Dances of Universal Peace
*Sufi Zikr (singing)
* Breath and Walking Meditations
*Ecstatic Dance and Yoga  
*Group music making and Rumi Cafe talent sharing
*Visit a beautiful Spa and walk to the ocean

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Dances of Universal Peace are easily learned, with gentle movements that even "non-dancers" can greatly enjoy.  Singing sacred, ancient phrases from many spiritual traditions creates a full body healing vibration, and when conscious movement is added, these become powerful spiritual practices.  

Deepen into the Dances as a spiritual practice, with an emphasis on the Hawaiian and earth based traditions. Each dance will be fully taught, no experience is necessary. If you cannot dance, sit and sing!

Sharing hearts: Enjoy the company of those inclined to a spiritual path, with deep discussion and connection

Relax: and really enjoy a renewing vacation in paradise, with time for meditation, song and interfaith prayer. 

With

Sheikha Amara Wahaba Karuna 
Amara has been leading the Dances of Universal Peace since 1985 and has been very involved in mentoring new Dance leaders.  She has been on teaching staff for five Sufi Camps has led many weekend retreats, zikrs and rituals which included the Dances.   She specializes in Dances from the Goddess and Earth traditions, and leads with lively humor and devotion.  She is a Sheikha (teacher) in the SRI lineage of Western Sufism.  She also lives at the intentional community where we will be dancing, and is one of the members there.