Sufi Dance Retreat at the Ségries Monastery
Rana Gorgani invites you to live a unique Sufi dance retreat, from February 5 to 8, 2026, in the heart of the Ségries Monastery, a place imbued with serenity and inspiration.
This stay, placed under the sign of renewal, offers you a deep immersion in the art of rotating dance and Sufi rhythms, offering a privileged space for introspection and inner awakening.
Between workshops in the chapel, outdoor practices in the theater of greenery, and guided meditations, every moment becomes a step on a path of spiritual transformation.
An experience to reconnect fully with the body, soul and nature.
From Thursday 05 to Sunday 08 February 2026
Pricing
290.00 €
Information
Location : Ségries Monastery, Provence, France.
The rate includes only the Sufi dance training with Rana Gorgani. Accommodation and full board are offered separately.
Sufi Dance Retreat Program - Ségries Monastery




Jeudi 05 Février 2026
Arrival & Welcome
- 04:00 PM: Arrival of the participants and installation in the rooms.
- 06:00 PM: Opening circle in the chapel – Introduction to the retreat, presentation of themes and participants by Rana Gorgani.
- 08:00 PM: Dinner
- 9:30 PM -10:30 PM: Collective meditation and time of silence under the stars, at the theater of greenery (if the weather allows it).
Vendredi 06 Février 2026
Exploration of Sufi Movement and Spirituality
- 08:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 10:00 AM: Workshop of Sufi dance in the chapel – Exploration of the spiritual foundations and techniques of dance, reliance on earth and sacred space.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch.
- 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM: Outdoor Percussion Workshop at the Green Theatre – Body work, listening to the rhythm and connection with the surrounding nature.
- 05:30 PM: Sufi Dance Workshop
- 08:00 PM: Dinner
- 9.30 PM -10:30 PM: Sufi Party
Samedi 07 Février 2026
Deepening of the Circular Movement and Sufi Dance
- 08:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 10:00 AM: Sufi dance workshop in the chapel – Improvement of circular movements and exploration of the alignment between body and mind.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch.
- 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM: Sufi dance and rhythm in the theater of greenery – Liberation of intuitive movement in dialogue with nature.
- 05:00 PM: Sufi Dance Workshop
- 8:00 PM: Dinner
- 09:30 PM -10:30 PM: Ritual of the Sama in the chapel – Sufi celebration by singing and dancing.
Dimanche 08 Février 2026
End of the Retreat
- 08:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 09:00 AM: Sufi dance workshop & Closing circle in the chapel – Feedback on the experiences of the retreat, integration of teachings and movements.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch
- 01:40 p.m.: Departure of the participants
Informations :
For those who would come by car, here is the information
We recommend carpooling among participants
There is a direct coach from Marseille (St-Charles station) and Aix-en-Provence (bus station downtown) to RIEZ.
Riez is 9 km from the Monastery, where we can pick up the participants, free shuttle.
Hereafter the schedules (ZOU 67). The most convenient would be the bus at the beginning of the afternoon:
- Departure Marseille St Charles 2:20 PM;
- Aix-gare routière 02:50 p.m. arriving in Riez at 04:10 p.m.
For those who would come by TGV from the North, take the TGV to Marseille.
The buses are direct (ZOU 66) from Manosque to Aix-TGV, Marignane airport and also to Aix and Marseille downtown (ZOU 62). e.g., the one leaving from Manosque at 14:40.
A transfer with a provider can be organized if needed,
- Either in Manosque (45' from the Monastery),
- Either in Aix-TGV (1h20) and/or Marignane (at 1h40).
Package per person on full board
Payments for accommodation and full board will be made on site
05 - 08 February - 3 nights
Shared rooms and suites (3 to 4 people)
Rooms for 2 people (double or twin)
Single room