Gurdjieff Movements & Sacred Dances
with Swami Nirupam Gyan
Join us for a day with Nirupam Gyan, moving deeper into self-remembering, awakening, and becoming
December 22
10 am - 5 pm | Savoy, Ulus
2,500 TL
includes VAT, lunch, program
limited to 30 people max, register now to secure your place
Swami Nirupam Gyan
We are very excited to continue our study of the the Gurdjieff Movements & Sacred Dances with Nirupam Gyan who will be passing through Istanbul on his return to India
Who is Nirupam Gyan?
For the past 20 years, Nirupam has travelled the world facilitating workshops based on Sufi Practices (Zikr, Whirling) Osho meditation techniques, Gurdjieff sacred dances & self inquiry. He serves as a resident at Auroville India and is the founder of Neo Meditation and Healing Center
What are the Gurdjieff Movements and Sacred Dances?
The Sacred Dances, also known as the Movements, are a series of precise choreographed movements and exercises developed by the spiritual teacher George I. Gurdjieff in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Rooted in Gurdjieff's extensive travels and studies of various mystical and spiritual traditions, these dances are much more than physical exercises; they are a form of active meditation and a tool for inner transformation. Each movement in the series is designed to require complete attention and integration of body, mind, and emotions, challenging practitioners to develop self-awareness and presence.
Accompanied often by unique music composed by Gurdjieff and Thomas de Hartmann, these dances are symbolic, with each gesture and posture holding specific meaning. Practicing these movements is said to lead to a greater sense of harmony, self-knowledge, and a deeper understanding of universal principles, making them a significant element in Gurdjieff's teaching of achieving a balanced and harmonious development of the human being.
Some memories from our experience in 2022
Learning by Doing vs Learning by Intellect
Gurdjieff taught that human wisdom always passed from person to person through interaction, music, art, and bodily movements - which themselves could be read like a book. That is how he had learned everything he knew.
The Gurdjieff Movements are an embodiment of his teachings, bringing concepts to life through physical expression, awareness, and presence.
Direct Experience: The Movements provide a direct, experiential understanding that goes beyond intellectual comprehension. This embodied practice facilitates a deeper internalization of the teachings, leading to transformative personal insights.
Integrative Learning: Through the physical enactment of the Movements, participants integrate mental, emotional, and physical aspects, fostering a holistic approach to personal development and self-awareness.
Active Participation: Unlike passive reading, participating in the Movements demands active engagement and presence, offering a dynamic way to explore and connect with the teachings.
Real-Time Feedback: Engaging in these practices in a group setting allows for immediate feedback and shared learning experiences, enriching the journey of self-discovery.
Physical and Spiritual Synchronization: The Movements help synchronize body and spirit, a crucial aspect often missed in theoretical study. This synchronization can lead to a profound sense of harmony and balance, both internally and in relation to the world.
The dances are not only about the movements but about ourselves.
Self-Remembering
Being aware of who we are in that moment while we are into the movement
Self-Observing
Being aware of our habits our patterns in our life which are mostly unconscious
As we start becoming aware about these little things, we begin to open and unify our mind, body and heart. The goal of the movements and The Work as a whole is to become aware of our three main centers: moving, emotional, and mental. This practice helps us in our daily life to be more present and centered.