Aim of the Workshop

When one starts learning the Movements, one is often seduced by the extraordinary outer form of the postures and the challenge of mastering them, and in learning more and more new positions and dances. I find as I go on with my work with the Movements that this, both in my study and in my teaching, is less and less interesting. This is not to say that the outer form of the Movements is not important; it is - as Gurdjieff himself would say, "Do it exact!". However, what interests me now, increasingly, is the inner process - what is happening inside:

What is this energy in me which motivates each movement that I make? What is the energy that animates the body? Who is this "I" who experiences this energy, this physical sensation of movement within the body? Who am "I"? How can I relax more and more as I execute each position? How can I bring more presence to my sense of being, in each moment?

During the Workshop we will investigate these themes experientially, aiming for a direct experience of truth....dancing....

 

 

 

"In the Movements the important thing is not the positions, but the impulse, the energy from one position to another. And nobody can teach you that. You have to watch yourself"
- Jeanne de Salzmann

 

 

Practical Details

The Workshop will take place at a brand new, purpose built Movements Hall - so new in fact, that it is not yet built! Photos of the work-in-progress can be seen at

 

http://www.gurdjieffmovements.eu/Templates/English/BuddhaHall/Francis%20VillaE.htm

 

Flights permitting, the workshop will begin at 10a.m on the 1st day, and end around 5p.m. on the last. We will generally work on Movements from 9.30 a.m till 5 p.m. There will be meditation periods both before and after Movements practice. There will also be 2 or 3 evening sessions during the 10 days, and one afternoon free for sightseeing. During each day there will be ample time for swimming in the onsite swimming pool and for relaxing.

 

There will be 3 choices of accommodation (prices inclusive of 3 vegetarian meals per day):

1.'dormitory' style, sleeping on mattresses in the Movements Hall                               Euro.30 per day,

2. in your own tent/camper van                                                                                           Euro.30 per day

3. in double or single rooms in a nearby hotel                                                                          Euro.40 (with A/C) or Euro.38 (non-A/C) per day for double room,                              Euro.50 (with A/C) or Euro.45 (non A/C) per day for single room.

* If you choose Hotel option please register by August 1st.* 

 

 

 

The Workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students of the Movements.

Further information and booking:
Jivan, jivansco@hotmail.com

* Please register by August 15th *