Zikr (or Dhikr) means “remembrance”.

An ancient practice rooted in Islamic spirituality and widely cultivated within Sufi traditions.

The practice centers on the conscious repetition of
Sacred Names - formulas (such as the 99 Names of Allah), guided by breath, rhythm, and intention.
It is offered as a path of remembrance, presence,
inner refinement, and purification of the heart —
orienting awareness toward Divine Unity.

How it works

📿 Traditional Lens

Within the Sufi tradition, Zikr is approached as a discipline that may support:

• Remembrance of the Divine
(turning attention toward Unity)
• Purification/refinement of the heart (tazkiyah)
• Presence and sincerity (ikhlās)
• Softening of inner agitation and
strengthening of inner steadiness
• Humility and devotion through repetition
and attentivenes

🌬 Physiological Lens

The rhythmic breathing often used in Zikr may:

• Activate the parasympathetic nervous system
• Reduce stress activation
(commonly associated with cortisol dynamics)
• Support heart-rate regulation
• Improve heart-rate variability (coherence)
• Support vagal tone (vagus nerve function)

🔊 Voice Vibration & Biochemistry

The vibration of the voice may:

• Resonate through the chest and cranial cavities
• Support vagal stimulation via vocalization and resonance
• Support emotional settling
• Be associated with neurochemical patterns linked to wellbeing (often discussed in relation to serotonin/oxytocin pathways)

Scientific Framing

Modern frameworks may describe parts of this experience as:

• Rhythmic breathing / paced respiration
• Autonomic nervous system regulation
• Acoustic self-regulation through vocalization
• Entrainment (attention + rhythm)
• State-shift and stabilization through repetition and sound

Benefits

👌 Stress reduction
👌 Sense of connection
👌 Emotional release
👌 Mind clarity
👌 Deep grounding
👌 Heart opening

🌿 What to Expect at the Session

✅ Guided rhythmic breathing
✅ Repetition of Sacred Names
✅ Gradual deepening in rhythm and sound
✅ Silence & integration

*No previous experience required
*The practice is adapted to the level and sensitivity of each participant

How to prepare:

⏰ Arrive 5' early
💧Keep water next to you
🎧 Use headphones
📵 Keep your phone on Do Not Disturb
🤫 Pick a quiet place with no distractions
👕 Wear comfortable clothes
🧘🏻‍♀️ Ideally, sit on the floor. A chair may also work. Couch may be used in case your body needs more support.

⚖️ Important Note

*This session offers a space where music is used as a practice of self-regulation and inner balance.
It does not replace medical or psychological care.