_Testimonials
Videos and photos can only convey so much and the motivation behind sharing these testimonials is to show a little more of the human side of the process that happens in Dances of Universal Peace workshops and retreats. If these were carpentry or stamp collecting workshops the nature of the testimonials would be quite different. This may help to understand that even though the testimonials below have arisen from Glen's workshops, they are much more about the dances and much less about the dance leader than some of the words might suggest.
As with most disciplines, it takes thousands of hours to reach a certain of level of mastery in guiding the dances. While skill is an important factor, more important still is a capacity to surrender as an instrument to the group process. It could be said that skill is learning and surrender is unlearning, and the deepening of these two qualities is always a work in progress.
As with most disciplines, it takes thousands of hours to reach a certain of level of mastery in guiding the dances. While skill is an important factor, more important still is a capacity to surrender as an instrument to the group process. It could be said that skill is learning and surrender is unlearning, and the deepening of these two qualities is always a work in progress.
“The atmosphere was like in a longer retreat.”
– Ludmila, Czech Republic (Prague weekend workshop) “Thank you for your beautiful presence, for the love and peace that you transmit through guitar and singing to harmonize the world. This first weekend of the Dances of Universal Peace was a revelation. Through song and dance a space opened up inside of me that allowed more Presence to enter, connecting me more deeply with the divine within. I am pleased to have had this experience with your sweetness and went back more upright and rooted. Thank you again, I embrace you.”
– Aude, France (Paris weekend workshop) “Pure joy.”
– Doménica, Spain (Barcelona weekend retreat) “Glen is a true master of his craft, in only two and a half days I see people completely transformed. Arriving tired and tense they leave glowing, filled with confidence and a big smile on their face. It is every time a powerful experience.”
– Beatrice, Austria (Innsbruck weekend workshop) “Heart opening and blissful – a powerful practice.”
– Jan, Austria (Innsbruck weekend retreat) “When I first heard that Glen was coming I was certainly curious as to what the whole experience would be. As a musician I was a bit hesitant to let go when we first started but was soon able to relax into it. The way that Glen teaches and making the dances fun, certainly put me at ease. I found the dances and the singing to be a complete shock for me with very powerful feelings of being connected to both the rest of the group and the music. This is one of the best experiences I can remember musically and something I would certainly recommend to others.”
– Lee, Austria (Innsbruck weekend retreat) “I feel very grateful for this weekend workshop with Glen and Bettіna. They create a beautiful and deep meditative space together and I enjoyed their being – I could easily tell they have been dancing and teaching Sufi dance for years. I loved the combination of singing these holy songs, Glen's guitar playing that appeals to the heart and the simple yet profound dancing steps together in a circle that awaken something deep inside. It was a unique opportunity to dive within, involving voice, body, heart & soul.”
– Basyani, Denmark (Copenhagen weekend workshop) “The weekend at AlpenRetreat in Tirol was wonderful. It is such a powerful way for me to feel my true being, it opens the heart in an easy way - I love it!”
– Gerda, Austria (Innsbruck weekend workshop) |
“I want to say thank you for this weekend. My heart got touched like never before.”
– Marie-Christin, Austria (Innsbruck weekend retreat) “I again would like to express my gratitude that (my young daughter) Lani and I could be part of this most sacred and beautiful Sufi dance group at AlpenRetreat. It was the perfect preparation for me to be ready for my beloved grandma's passing ceremony in Leipzig. I also am enjoying the audios on your website. Gives me the opportunity to stay connected with the high energies we all created over the weekend.”
– Janine, Austria (Innsbruck weekend retreat) “It was a beautiful experience.”
– Kristian, Denmark (Copenhagen weekend workshop) “It was a beautiful weekend. I'm deeply grateful for the beauty in the selection of dances, and the beauty and light of your soul in guiding them!”
– Elvira, Spain (Barcelona weekend retreat) “Thank you for a truly beautiful weekend of singing and dancing the Aramaic prayer. Your way of guiding was definitely an invitation to unlock the door to the heart and I felt very light afterwards. Looking forward to the next time J”
– Pia, Denmark (Copenhagen weekend workshop) “Thank you for so many wonderful dances, chants and heart openings!”
– Karin, Denmark (Copenhagen weekend workshop) “The energy of the dances, the new friendships, the lovely place we were at, and the intensity of it all is still lingering on... while I'm cycling the kilometres away... while I'm in my sleeping bag watching the stars at night...”
– Eddy, Spain (Barcelona weekend workshop) “Very inspiring.”
– Anja, Denmark (Copenhagen weekend workshop) “THANKS SO MUCH for an unforgettable weekend in Pallars Jussà. As I told you, it was my first time....a great discovery, sensations and open heart....it was like an ecstatic dance....like in a trance....no drugs....just joy and happiness.”
– Gemma, Spain (Barcelona weekend workshop) “Sufi dancing was something new for me until this weekend. The magical atmosphere and energy, which developed while singing and dancing these beautiful mantra songs in the group, made my heart open up and connect with the other participants, myself and the whole universe. Thank you for this special experience.”
– Volker, Austria (Innsbruck weekend retreat) |