(This program is entirely in Persian.)

On days when the body feels tired and the heart feels heavy, this is a space to pause — and to gently begin moving again, with grief rather than against it.

We gather to move slowly through gentle yoga, conscious breathing, meditation, music, and song in Persian. This is not a space to silence sorrow or rush toward feeling “better.” Instead, we practice walking alongside grief — allowing it, honoring it, and giving it room to be present.

There will be a circle for reflection and shared presence. You are welcome to speak, or simply sit in quiet. Tears are welcome. Silence is respected. The breath is our guide.

This is a non-political space, created with the intention of calm, presence, and emotional support for the Iranian community.

Safoura Haghighi is a somatic practitioner who supports individuals in reconnecting with the body as a source of awareness and resilience. She helps clients with nervous system regulation and metabolizing intense emotions. Her work is trauma-informed and rooted in Hakomi, relational somatic healing, and craniosacral therapy.

Sara Saberi is a soulful musician and singer as well as a dedicated yoga instructor, seamlessly weaving the worlds of healing sound and mindful movement. With a deep connection to the ancient vibrations of the Barbat in classical Persian music and a nurturing approach to alignment-based Hatha yoga, Sara creates a harmonious space for her students and audiences. Her unique blend of music and yoga reflects her commitment to guiding individuals toward physical and emotional well-being, making her a beacon of healing and transformation.

در روزهایی که
بدن خسته است
و دل سنگین.
اینجا جایی‌ست برای ایستادنِ کوتاه
و دوباره حرکت کردن،
با سوگ، نه بر خلاف آن.

دور هم جمع می‌شویم
تا آهسته حرکت کنیم،
با یوگای ملایم،
با نفس‌های آگاه،
با مراقبه و موسیقی و آواز به زبان فارسی.

اینجا قرار نیست
غم را خاموش کنیم
یا سریع خوب شویم.
اینجا یاد می‌گیریم
چطور دست در دست سوگ،
قدم برداریم.

حلقه‌ای برای همدلی و سوگواری داریم،
جایی که می‌توانی حرف بزنی
یا فقط حضور داشته باشی.
گریه آزاد است.
سکوت محترم است.
نفس راهنماست.

این فضا سیاسی نیست،
با نیت آرامش، حضور و حمایت احساسی
برای ایرانیان برگزار می‌شود.

Contact the host of Persian Sound Healing | Moving With Grief (حرکت با سوک)