"Every turn is a step closer to the true self." – Ziya Azazi
For almost 15 years, I have travelled across Italy—from south to north, east to west—sharing my artistic vision and the Dervish in Progress (DIP) method through workshops, performances, and teachings. Now, for the very first time, I am proud and excited to bring this transformative practice to Milano!
It will be a joy to welcome friends, followers, and newcomers from Italy and beyond. If you already know the power of DIP, I warmly encourage you to bring your loved ones—those you believe will benefit from turning, transforming, and experiencing positive change in their lives.
This three-day journey is open to everyone: from complete beginners to dedicated DIP followers, members, and DIPTEP students and graduates. Together, we will explore the deep connection between Body, Mind, and Emotion, while tapping into the brain’s neuroplasticity—its natural ability to adapt, grow, and reorganize.
Dervish in Progress brings together the essence of spiritual experiences from different cultures and geographies, creating a global language of spirituality. It values both local knowledge and the shared wisdom of diverse traditions, using turning as a universal bridge. This practice starts with the body, extends to the mind, and reaches the emotions—bringing peace, balance, and health to the whole self.
During turning, all systems of the body work together—nerves, muscles, joints, breath, hormones, and immunity move in harmony. Oxygen from the breath energizes the cells, movement stimulates blood flow, and the nervous system constantly communicates with the brain. This natural synchrony supports physical repair, calms the mind, and balances the emotions. DIP turns spinning into more than just movement—it becomes a powerful tool to heal the body, clear the mind, and nourish the soul.
Even if you are joining for the very first time, step-by-step guidance will help you feel stronger in your body, calmer in your mind, and more balanced in your emotions. Turning renews you from the inside out. By the end of the workshop, you will feel lighter, healthier, and more connected to life—ready to carry this transformation into your everyday living.
Workshop Focus
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Body, Mind, Emotion – Bringing these three dimensions into unity through turning.
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Learn, Implement, Become – Gathering knowledge, applying it, and transforming ourselves.
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Triple Self, Triple Thinking – Recognizing our unity beyond the physical, just as spiritual trinities symbolize wholeness.
As Rumi said: “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Through spinning, we embrace challenges as invitations for growth—emerging more resilient and alive.
Location
Spazio Mamawati, via Savona 134, Milano
Dates & Times
October 10 – 12, 2025 3 days · 16 hours total
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Friday, 10 October: 19:00 – 23:00
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Saturday, 11 October: 12:00 – 18:00
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Sunday, 12 October: 10:00 – 16:00
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The workshop builds step by step, so attending all three days is best. Beginners must start on Friday. If a beginner can only start on Saturday, they must book a 1-hour one-on-one with Ziya Azazi (€90) on Saturday before joining the group.
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If you have joined a DIP workshop before and already know the whirling instructions, you may attend one, two, or all three days.
Registration Fees
SUPER Early Bird: 240 € (until August 31 – limited to 8 spots!)
Regular Price: 270 €
DIP Community: 240 €
DIPTEP: 210 €
One Day: 120 €
Two Days: 200 €
Reserve your spot early! Pre-registration of 100€ is required as a non-refundable deposit.
Bank Account
C/C: 634254
Account Holder: FEDERICA LANFRANCHI
IBAN: IT25U0358901600010570634254
BIC/SWIFT: BKRAITMM
Bank: ALLIANZ BANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS SPA