A live-in retreat open all year long
A live-in retreat open all year long
We are a 51st Generation Sufi family and share our practices with seekers of all traditions with the intent to preserve and transmit knowledge. Sufi practices, which are deeply rooted in spirituality and mindfulness of the Muslim faith, can offer various health benefits that may appeal to all belief systems and those who do not adhere to a particular religious belief. Everybody is welcome at Koom. Here are some potential health benefits of Sufi practices:
🕊️Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Many Sufi practices involve techniques such as meditation, chanting, and deep breathing exercises. These practices can help individuals cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress levels, and promote a sense of calm and inner peace, which can have a positive impact on mental health.
😌Emotional Well-being: Sufi practices often focus on cultivating qualities such as love, compassion, and gratitude. Engaging in practices that promote these emotions can improve emotional well-being, enhance mood, and foster a greater sense of connection with oneself and others.
💪 Physical Health: Some Sufi practices, such as Sufi standing meditations or tone chanting known as "sama," can be physically engaging and may contribute to improved cardiovascular health, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.
🫶 Community Support: Sufism often involves communal gatherings, known as dhikr or zikr or sufi talks, where individuals come together to engage in spiritual practices, share wisdom, and support one another. This sense of community and belonging can provide valuable social support, which is linked to better mental and physical health outcomes.
☀️ Spiritual Exploration: Sufi practices offer a framework for exploring existential questions and the deeper dimensions of life, regardless of one's religious beliefs. Engaging in spiritual practices can provide a sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment, which are important aspects of overall well-being.
It's important to note that while Sufi practices can offer numerous health benefits, they are deeply rooted in a spiritual tradition. However, individuals who do not identify with a specific religious belief can still engage in these practices and derive benefits from them without necessarily adopting the religious aspects. Ultimately, it's up to each individual to explore and determine what practices resonate with them and contribute to their overall health and well-being.
You will notice two main different ways of experiencing Sufism during your stay at Koom based on your predisposition, previous experiences and willingness to develop.
Bead Meditation
Heart Meditation
Contemplation
Breathing Meditation
Sufi Enneagram
Gazing Meditation
Walking Meditation
Singing
Salat: A Body Activation & Restoration Practices
Studying
Fasting
Healing Principles
Water Cleansing
Community Service
Charity
Rumi, 13th Century Sufi Poet
Salat is a Moving Prayer of gratitude that combines reverence and awarness of the Divine with an ancient set of Postures. A simple daily practice of few rounds helps you build strenght, positive energy flow and clarity of mind.
Project Samaa is a free, guided program that helps you gradually build up a simple, yet powerful daily chanting practice over 40 days. It is perfect for beginners who want a simple, effective tool to quiet the mind, open the heart, and create a positive habit of connecting with the Divine on daily basis.
A Water cleansing Ritual for mind, body and spiritual shielding.
A Journaling Method to catch and remove the bad qualities
Through Self Awarness & Vigilance
To Rise for the Divine, fight the devil, the trivialties of the world, passions, the accusing and blaming ego and to walk in the straight path without deviation