The Mevlevi – better known throughout the world as the “Whirling Dervishes” – adhere to the teachings of Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, a 13th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and mystic. There's something intriguing about the idea of a whirling dervish. their heads don't move when they dance.

The trick is to either hard-focus on something and whip your head around to focus on that thing, like ballerinas do, or soft-focus and don’t let your eyes notice the blur of the world going by. Whirl Like a Dervish By Arabella . The head stays in position with arms raised and shoulders down and that's another key to not get dizzy. There are many halls across where you can watch the whirling dervishes perform the Sema Ceremony. It truly is amazing that they do not get dizzy, lots of discipline to stay focused for an hour plus spinning in circles! This is an absolute do not miss attraction. Whirling Dervishes avoid overeating and avoid to eat some foods which can increase the stomach acid as faty foods and meat. Second, they keep their head in a tilted position that balances out the liquids inside the ear channels to minimizes the sensation of imbalance … how do the Whirling Dervish people not get dizzy? The coffee table is not your friend. Attended by upwards of 1 million people each year, the festival begins on December 10th and concludes on the 17th, the anniversary of Rūmī’s death. Within the vestibular system, there are three canals that contain fluid called endolymph, as well as sensory nerve cells that look sort of like little hairs. Well then, how do the dervishes manage to keep balance and not get dizzy? They performing the “Sema Show” immediately after the evacuation of the stomach, while not not hungry or not satiated this can reducing blood pressure in the brain and reduce dizziness. 2. If you want to experience an ancient custom of obedience, do not miss this event. ... We were excited to see; who hasn't heard the term "whirling dervish" for years with a certain sense of mysticism (or something similar). ... “Don't they get really dizzy?” They do not. The dervishes get lots of practice and I don’t think they move their heads much. First, they slowly increase the number of turns tricking the brain to become less and less sensitive to the impulses it receives. Do whirling dervishes get dizzy or nauseatic after spinning for a long time? I went through the Hodjapasha Dance Theater which is located in Sirkeci, not … We take a look at the history of the dervish, their beliefs, and the significance of the whirling ritual. Mithad Ozcakil, a third generation Whirling Dervish, said the dancers did not get dizzy because of rigorous training, and a bit of divine help.