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
The Workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students of the Movements.
Practical Details
The Workshop will take place at a brand new, purpose built Movements Hall - Buddha Hall at Francis Villa, in Magoulades, near Arillas, in the north-west of Corfu. The Hall is octagonal in shape, with large windows all around, so we will be dancing while looking out on the lush green nature of the island.
Photos of the venue can be seen here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jivansco/FrancisVillaMovementsHallCorfu?feat=directlink#slideshow/5372356957643703666
The workshop will begin at 7p.m on 25th August, and end around midday on 1st September
We will work on Movements from 9.30 a.m till 6 p.m. There will be meditation periods both before and after Movements practice. There will also be 3 or 4 evening sessions during the week.
During each day there will be time for swimming in the onsite swimming pool and for relaxing.
For further information, and to book a place on the Intensive,
please write to:
jivansco@hotmail.com
** Please register by August 5th **
Deposit of EURO.150 due by August 5th
- payment details from Jivan
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Food & Accommodation
All Prices given are per person/per day and include all meals
There are several accommodation options:
1. in your own tent 39.50 Euros
2. Furnished luxury tent 44.50 Euros (double, 2 Bedroom Tent); 49.50 Euros (single/Private Tent)
3. Francis Villa or nearby Leela House 49.50 Euros (double); 59.50 Euros (single)
4. Beach Hotel (standard room) 49.50 Euros (double); 59.50 Euros (single)
(Early booking is essential for hotel/Francis Villa/Leela House accommodation)
To book your accommodation
and for more information about arriving at Corfu Buddha Hall,
please go to
www.corfubuddhahall.com/2012-programs/gurdjieff-movements-intensive/
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