JOIN US
FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY
GUIDED BY THE POETRY OF RUMI
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"... life-changing..."
"...truly uplifting and inspiring..."
"...the best guide, teacher, and sage..."
NEW SESSION FOR NEWCOMERES BEGINS SEPT 30
ABOUT THE COURSE :
RUMI 101: The Universe In You is an interactive course exploring the Self and the Universe via the poetry of Rumi .
Through Rumi's core concepts of Lover and Beloved, we will delve into fundamental questions such as Who are we? Why are we here? and How can we live a more joyous life?
This is NOT a literature class - it is a course about mystical & spiritual ideas, and their practical applications in our daily lives.
FORMAT:
Each week a new poem will be presented, in three forms : the original Persian, a transliteration, and a translation in English.
Through guided discussion, the group will then explore the possible meanings and messages that each poem carries, and find ways to use them for insight and guidance in our everyday experience.
The discussion will be in English.
SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays at 7-9 pm Pacific time.
DURATION:
Starting Sept 30 2025, through the end of June 2026, with breaks for holidays. (TOTAL 35 sessions.)
LOCATION:
Online via Zoom
FACILITATOR:
TUITION:
$975 (for 35 sessions)
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED & PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLASS MEMBERS:
"Truly the best gift of all! Thank you Omid for a wonderful year of Rumi. Thank you for all that you do and for showing up each week as our teacher to expand our hearts and minds. " - J.C., New York
"I'm so glad I enrolled. It has been life changing for me ." - M.E., California
"Truly uplifting and inspiring. I very much appreciate your teaching style and the wisdom you share with us every week. Thanks a million for being the best guide, teacher and sage taking us on this journey…" - P.B., Arizona
"Your class has and will continue to do wonders for me. I'm blessed to have had this opportunity." - S.K., California
"You’re a fantastic instructor, truly so gifted & special. The way you lead the class and help us understand the material is very unique. you explained everything so well and clearly. I have learned so much that has opened my eyes to so many new perspectives and avenues. I am so grateful for you and everything I’ve learned from you." - A.S., California
"YOUniversal Center is where I study Rumi. I just finished my 4th year in the Rumi class. Highly recommend if you are interested in learning and exploring more about Rumi’s work. Omid translates poems that are not widely available and the insights are profound to say the least." - R.S., California
"Thank you for the amazing opportunity and this incredible journey! I am very grateful to you for everything you thought us these past 2 years and I look forward to continue to travel with other friends and classmates alongside you and Rumi. You’re truly an incredible teacher." – S.S., California
"A beautiful and interesting journey in understanding Rumi's poetry, thanks to Omid's amazing ability to teach and educate us over the past many months. It has been a true pleasure." - T.Z., California
"Thank you for teaching and insight into Rumi’s philosophy. Every week is full of learning." - D.K., Colorado
"Taking Rumi class has been an amazing journey ... Thank you for leading us through this wonderful experience and creating new bonds of friendship." - M.T., California
" I'm so impressed by the way you led the class so naturally and informatively. You are amazing and I feel enlightened already." - J.W., Canada
"Thank you so much for such a beautiful class. I really enjoyed it. You teach with excitement and humility; and I feel your love of Rumi." - G.G., California