Sufi Psychology Association

10/14/2026

We are proud to share a new study examining the impact of M.T.O. Sufi Psychology® and Tamarkoz® meditation in doctoral pharmacy education.

Published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, part of the Nature Portfolio, the longitudinal study followed pharmacy doctoral students through a 15-week course integrating self-knowledge, Sufi Psychology, and Tamarkoz meditation.

The findings showed significant improvements in perceived stress and multiple measures of self-awareness, with benefits that continued five weeks after the course ended.

At the heart of this research is something deeply important to the work of the Sufi Psychology Association: education should not only prepare students for what they will do, but give them the tools to know and strengthen the person doing it.

For future healthcare professionals facing demanding academic and clinical environments, self-knowledge is not separate from professional development. It can be part of it.

We are grateful to see this work contributing to the growing body of research exploring the role of self-knowledge and Tamarkoz® in human well-being.

The Impact of Self-Knowledge and Tamarkoz® Meditation Education in Pharmacy Doctoral Training: A Longitudinal Study

Read the entire article here:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-09428-6_reference.pdf

10/08/2026

🌿 Special Wellness Live | World Mental Health Day

In honor of World Mental Health Day, we’re taking Wellness Live outside.

Join us this Saturday for a special experiential session focused on mental well-being, presence, and our connection with the natural world.

And this time, don’t just watch from home. Grab your phone and headphones, step outside, and join us from wherever you are. We’ll experience the session together in nature.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕥 10:30 AM Pacific | 1:30 PM Eastern
📍 Live on Instagram

10/05/2026

🌿 Wellness Live | Living with Purpose

What does it mean to live with purpose, not simply to stay busy or accomplish more?

This month on Wellness Live, we’ll explore how greater self-awareness can help us recognize what truly matters, make more intentional choices, and bring a deeper sense of meaning to the way we live each day.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM Los Angeles
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM New York
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM London

📍 Watch live on Instagram

09/30/2026

Harmony: A pleasing arrangement of parts that brings about internal calm.

A fundamental concept in Sufi Psychology, Professor Angha teaches that harmony is possible between all aspects of our existence, even the delicate and the harsh.

There is a mountain of knowledge to unpack in this quote, and its implications are limitless. Today, in honor of Professor Angha’s birthday, we reflect with gratitude on his teachings and the knowledge he has shared about the human being, our potential, and the path toward harmony.

09/19/2026

Introducing the Sufi Psychology Academy.

A new space to learn, explore, and experience the foundations of Sufi Psychology, bringing timeless Sufi wisdom into conversation with the realities of modern life.

Our first course, SP100: Foundations of Sufi Psychology, is a six-week introduction led by Dr. Saloumeh DeGood, PsyD, President of the Sufi Psychology Association.

Over six weeks, we’ll explore questions at the heart of Sufi Psychology:

Who are you beyond your thoughts, body, and emotions?
What does it mean to truly know the self?
And how can that understanding change the way you move through life?

No previous experience is required. SP100 is the foundation for future Sufi Psychology Academy courses and combines teaching with practical experience.

Fall 2026 | 6 weeks
1.5 hours per week
Tuition: $225

Enrollment will open this fall. Visit the Sufi Psychology Academy to express your interest and receive early notification.

https://www.sufipsychology.org/academy

09/04/2026

Before the flight came the inward journey.

Before the Flight: Meeting the Birds Within brought participants together for an experiential exploration of the inner patterns, attachments, fears, and tendencies the birds in Attar’s Conference of the Birds represent.

Through the lens of Sufi Psychology and the practice of Tamarkoz®, the workshop invited each person to move beyond simply understanding the story and begin recognizing its journey within themselves.

It was a powerful reminder of what can happen when art and inner exploration meet: the story is no longer something we simply witness. It becomes a mirror.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought their openness, curiosity, and presence to this special experience. The workshop may have ended, but the journey it opened continues.

08/31/2026

🌿 Wellness Live | From Heaviness to Light: A Sufi Psychology Perspective

What weighs on us internally can shape how we experience ourselves and the world around us. This month, Wellness Live explores the Sufi Psychology perspective on moving from inner heaviness toward greater clarity, balance, and lightness.

Join us for a meaningful conversation and practical insights you can bring into your everyday life.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM Los Angeles
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM New York
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM London
📍 Watch live here on Instagram

08/04/2026

Communication is about so much more than the words we say.

Every conversation is filtered through our experiences, assumptions, emotions, and expectations. Sometimes we’re not hearing the other person at all. We’re hearing our own story about what they said.

What if there were another way?

Join us for Wellness Live as we explore Listening Beyond Words: The Sufi Psychology Art of Communication. We’ll discuss how Sufi psychology can help us communicate with greater empathy, listen more deeply, and begin to recognize the inner filters that shape our relationships with others and ourselves.

🗓 Wednesday, August 5
🕘 9:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST
📍Live on Instagram: Sufi Psychology Association

Bring your questions and join the conversation. We’d love to have you with us.

07/09/2026

07/02/2026

Have any questions for the Sufi Psychology Association?

Join our monthly office hours for a casual discussion about Sufism, psychology, and the organization.

These sessions will take place on the first Friday of each month at 12:00 PM EST via Zoom. Each gathering offers a welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and shared inquiry into the principles of Sufi Psychology.

Whether you’re new to SPA or a longtime participant - all are welcome.

Sign up at: www.sufipsychology.org