Nur Jihan
Egyptian born and native Arabic speaker, Nur Jihan loved to sing and write songs since she was young. She became influenced by various artists and spiritual-musical practices, such as Krishna Das, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jaya Lakshmi, the Dances of Universal Peace (DUP), Sufi Zikr, Qawwali, and Indian Kirtan.
Inspired by the power of devotional chants, she started creating meditative chants and dances of her own to honor the various global influences that have touched her heart.
Nur Jihan is a Practioner at A Mystic Haven, certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, Holistically trained therapist, Reiki Master, Sound dance leader for the Dances of Universal Peace, founder of the South Bay Chant Circle. An initiate of the Sufi Inyati and Ruhaniat traditions, she is a founding member of Caravan El Noor, lead vocalist, harmonium player and melodic/lyric originator of many of the chants and devotional songs.
Nur Jihan works as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and incorporates life coaching, internal family systems and mindfulness meditation in her practice.
For more information about Nur Jihan please see:
amystichaven.com
jihanamer.net
Sarmad
Certified Sound Practioner, Certified Reiki Master, initiate of the Sufi Inayati Order, and Practioner at A Mystic Haven, Sarmad works with Frequencies, Tuning Forks, Rhythm and Energy to bring healing and balance into the World. He has had a passion for percussion since a very young age and has been formally studying Indian, African and Middle Eastern percussion for over twenty-five years. Sarmad travelled to Guinea West Africa in 2001 to study with Djembe Master Mamady Kieta and has studied tabla with Indian music Master Pandit Ashwin Batish and Steve Robertson.
Sarmad creates healing music using Gongs, Tibetan & Crystal bowls, synthesizers, guitars and a myriad of percussions instruments. His music ranged ranges from Frequency based Soundscapes to Heart Centered songs that reflect the One-ness of Humanity.
Sarmad has performed on djembe, tabla, doumbek, frame drum, gongs, singing bowls and a wide array of percussion instruments with a variety of acts including Caravan El Noor, Ashwin Batish’s Sitar Power Band, Panther Percussion African Drum and Dance Troupe, and was the tabla player for the Living Devotion Kirtan Band for ten years. Sarmad performs Sacred Sound Bath Ceremonies with his wife Nur Jihan that harmonize the Body, Mind & Soul & provides an Energetic Reset & Chakra Rebalancing.
For more information about Sarmad please see: amystichaven.com
Sound Bath Meditations
Sound Healing is an ancient technique, it has been used for many thousands of years, dating back to Ancient Egypt and before, to assist in healing physical, mental,
and spiritual blockages and ailments.
Sound Bath Ceremonies provide the opportunity to harmonize your
Body, Mind & Soul. Immerse in
Deep Relaxation, an Energetic Reset
& Chakra Rebalancing, using the powerful healing sounds of Gongs,
Crystal & Tibetan Singing bowls,
chimes, and voices.
Global Chant Circles
Mantras are sacred phrases from various spiritual traditions that offer transformation of the heart and mind.
Chanting mantras enhances focus, reduces stress, and promotes mental clarity. It balances emotions, improves breathing, and fosters inner peace. Vibrational frequencies boost positivity, aid healing, and deepen spiritual connection. Regular practice increases mindfulness, strengthens willpower, and cultivates gratitude, leading to overall well-being and harmony in life
Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace foster spiritual connection, unity, and inner harmony through sacred movement and chanting. They promote peace, mindfulness, and emotional healing while strengthening community bonds. DUP enhances joy, reduces stress, and deepens awareness of different spiritual traditions. The rhythmic movements balance energy, uplift the heart, and encourage compassion. Engaging in DUP cultivates a sense of oneness, helping participants experience love, connection, and presence in a meaningful and transformative way.
What is A Mantra?
A mantra is a word, phrase, or sound repeated during meditation or spiritual practices to focus the mind, invoke positive energy, or achieve a specific intention. It often carries deep significance and is used to calm the mind, enhance concentration, or connect with a higher state of consciousness.