Dakini Maris

Spiritual Guidance and Dances of Universal Peace

Welcome

I am a dance leader and senior mentor in the lineage of the Dances of Universal Peace, and a spiritual guide (Murshid) in the stream of Universal Sufism through Sufi Ruhaniat International. 

A mother, dervish, and lover of the wild, I am a lifelong student of the mysteries of life. I walk a path of devotion, service, and awakening — deeply blessed and guided by my beloved teacher and friend, Pir Shabda Kahn.
My heart is nourished by the wisdom of many Tibetan Buddhist masters and dear Buddhist friends who continue to illuminate my way with compassion and insight. It is my deepest desire to embody and share the living Spirit through all that I do, and to kindle the flame of love and devotion in the hearts of those I meet. More about me here

My Offerings

1. The Dances of Universal Peace: Mentoring & Global Teaching

Dakini Maris teaching at international dance camps - heart grounded in community

As a Senior Mentor, I support the growth of new leaders and share the sacred medicine of the Dances through immersive gatherings worldwide.

  • International Dance Camps: I regularly lead and teach at dance camps across the globe, bringing people together in joy and devotion that uplift the spirit while keeping the heart grounded in community.
  • Dance Leader Mentoring: I offer one-on-one dance mentoring to cultivate leading from the heart, ensuring the “spirit of guidance” manifests in your dance leading as well as in other aspects of your life. My style of mentoring is to empower you in your choices and to support you in developing practical skills and heart capacity.
  • Workshops: Focused themed retreats, camps and workshops that bridge inner realisation with outer expression.

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2. Spiritual Guidance: Immersive & Personal Retreats

I offer a sanctuary for those seeking to dive deeper into their inner life, whether through the shared vibration of a group or the quiet depths of individual solitude.

  • Guided Personal Retreats: If you are thinking of embarking on an individual solo retreat, I provide a retreat schedule and personal guidance to help you navigate the clearing of the heart process with your feet firmly on the ground.
  • Group Retreats: Profound soul-nourishment and rebalance focusing on the softening of the veils that hide your true light.
  • One-on-One Guidance: I serve as a lifelong friend walking alongside you, “holding your hand” through deep listening and heart-attunement to find the sacred in the midst of daily life.

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Guided personal solo retreats and spiritual guidance with Dakini Maris

3. Community: Weekly Classes & Online Circles

Sufi classes in Ormskirk and online Zikr circles with Dakini Maris

Presence is strengthened when shared, balancing spiritual height with the practical “Manners of God” in our everyday interactions.

  • In-Person Classes (Ormskirk, UK): I lead regular gatherings in Ormskirk, North West England, for those who wish to practice and study in physical community.
  • Online Study Groups & Zikr: These circles are offered freely to a global community. We gather online to experience the joy of remembrance (Zikr) and to explore the landscapes of the heart and the deep mysteries of Life.
  • Monthly Chanting: A dedicated monthly class, also offered freely, focusing on the healing vibration of sound and heart-attunement.

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Whether we meet in the dance, through spiritual guidance, or in a retreat,
my hope is that you find a deeper connection to your own heart’s wisdom.
May our paths cross in a way that kindles the flame of love and devotion within us both,
as we walk this beautiful, mysterious journey of life together.