ZARAGOZA (Spain)
GURDJIEFF
"The
Art of the Sacred Dances"
SUMMER
RETREAT 2008
From the 1st. to the 10th. of August, in Aluenda, Zaragoza (Spain).
"In the rhythm of certain dances, in the precise movements and combinations of the dancers, certain laws are vividly recalled. Such dances are called sacred. During my journeys in the east, I often saw dances of this kind executed during the performance of sacred rites in some of the ancient temples."
-G. I. Gurdjieff-
Movements have two aims: study and development.
The Sacred dances, also called Movements, are essential in Gurdjieff teaching, further consisting of orally transmitted ideas, Movements, practical exercises and musical works.
Rather than the individual's subjective personality, these Movements express objective, mathematical laws governing a possible psychological evolution and, basically, life as a whole as well.
Practicing Movements can generate a form of energy difficult to find elsewhere.
Content of the program:
1- Movements and Sacred Dances practice will be the main activity. They come from the Sufi, Tibetan Buddhist, Esoteric Christian and Pythagoras traditions. Many are from Gurdjieff own creation.
2-Inner exercises for the development of attention, finer perceptions and states of consciousness appropriate to the work of the Movements.
3- Meditation techniques coming from different traditions.
4- Zikr: Ceremonies form the Sufi tradition.
5- Dance, self-observation and attention games and playfulness.
6- Sharing circles in an open and relaxed atmosphere to clarify and deepen our experiences, to look at them in a larger context: the growth of the individual in his familial, professional life.
You will discover:
1. More presence in the body. A very refined body awareness. A new vitality and a better coordination through the establishment of new neurons bridges between the 2 hemispheres of the brain. A perception of the inner sensations connected with movements, as well as the energy currents. Keys for an economy of energy used without excess or dilution. Grounding and centering. The balance between relaxation and alertness, effort and receptivity.
2. More presence in the heart. Action without agitation. Deep synchronicity with others beyond the use of words. A subtle meeting between distances from emotions which are often overwhelming us and the revival of a passion that nothing can eradicate. Balance between the male and female polarities within us.
3. More presence in the mind. A more objective vision of reality, hence the ability to see, to decide and to act. Better quality of attention and focus. A conscious observation of both, our difficulties and our potentials.
Instructor:
UTTAM MODENES and AMIYO DEVIENNE
Location and dates:
The retreat will be held in a silent and beautiful, two hours driving from Madrid. The arrival is at 6 pm. on Friday August 1st. and the departure is at 2pm. on Sunday August 10th.
Vegetarian food will be served. No previous experience in dance or meditation is required. The retreat will be conducted in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
Transportation from the Madrid's airport in a shared taxi can be arranged. Tell us your arrival/ departure times and your flight's number before July 23rd.
INFORMATION and REGISTRATIONS
(+34) 943- 43 12 72/ 609- 36 43 19
(and answering machine)
