Sufi dervishes spin to reach spiritual trance
Sufi whirling dervishes use rhythmic spinning in sacred rituals to transcend the self, embodying centuries-old mystical traditions and achieving profound spiritual states.
Sufi whirling dervishes, called semazens, perform a mesmerizing ritual dance to achieve deep spiritual trance states through rhythmic spinning. This practice, originating from the 13th-century Mevlevi order founded by followers of Persian mystic Rumi, symbolizes a journey to divine unity.
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