Yasemin Kasim Luebke

Yasemin Kasim Luebke is the founder, aromatherapist, and natural perfumer of Fragrant Dervish, which offers resources to people who would like to bring natural fragrance to their prayer and meditation. Fragrant Dervish was born of Yasemin's spiritual wanderings, growing from a deep curiosity about the way aromatherapy is connected to the Divine. For Yasemin, this fragrant path continues to be a profound part of her own faith. Most recently, she traveled throughout Türkiye, visiting essential...See more

Yasemin Kasim Luebke is the founder, aromatherapist, and natural perfumer of Fragrant Dervish, which offers resources to people who would like to bring natural fragrance to their prayer and meditation. Fragrant Dervish was born of Yasemin's spiritual wanderings, growing from a deep curiosity about the way aromatherapy is connected to the Divine. For Yasemin, this fragrant path continues to be a profound part of her own faith. Most recently, she traveled throughout Türkiye, visiting essential oil farms and meeting with cultivators, horticulturalists, and distillers. She regularly attends Sufi retreats and offers classes, and is currently producing an online course on Sufi Aromatherapy(TM). Sufi Aromatherapy(TM) is a framework for a spiritual approach to aromatherapy that synthesizes Islamic mysticism and modern aromatherapy. It is detailed in her book "Sufi Book of Essential Oils," connecting the use of individual essential oils to the mystical teachings of the 99 Divine Names. Yasemin holds a JD from Georgetown University and an MFA in filmmaking from UCLA. As an attorney and former award-winning documentary filmmaker, Yasemin brings a well of both analytical and creative talents to her work. Her film "We Missed Our God" aired on PBS and screened at festivals worldwide. Before "Sufi Book of Essential Oils," Yasemin collaborated with her then five-year-old son to author two children's books. Yasemin lives in the Washington, D.C., area, with her husband, son, and their snuggly Maine Coon cat. When Yasemin is not taking care of her family, working, writing, reading, praying, practicing aromatherapy, developing natural perfume, doing some kind of exercise, or travelling, she likes to sleep. To learn more about Yasemin and Sufi Aromatherapy(TM), visit www.fragrantdervish.com. See less