• About

    Meet the Sacred Journey Tour Guides and Presenters


    Egyptian born, Nur Jihan “Gigi” Amer loves to sing & has written songs since youth. She was influenced by various spiritual musical practices. Inspired by the power of devotional chants, she created meditative chants and embodied spiritual dances of her own to honor the various global influences that have touched her heart. Co-founder of the South Bay Chant Circle, Caravan El Noor, Greensboro Chant, Dance & Meditation Group, she plays harmonium and is a singer/songwriter. Nur Jihan also works as a therapist, spiritual life coach and meditation practitioner.


    Andrew Sarmad Foehner has a passion for, percussion and has formally studied Indian, African & Middle Eastern percussion for 25+ years. He creates Sound Journey meditations using ambient soundscapes with Tibetan and Crystal Bowls, Gongs, Chimes & Synthesizers. He’s brought is musical talents to numerous musical projects throughout the years.

    Sarmad and Nur Jihan help individuals transform their lives, raise their vibration, and spread peace through the power of sound, meditative experiences and spiritual pilgrimages. Both work together to offer Global Chant circles, Dances of Universal Peace, Meditation practices, and Sound Bath experiences at community events, retreats, and on spiritual journeys.


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