The Movements and Sacred Dances consist of a series of specific postures, gestures, and movements supported by an intentional use of melody and rhythm and an essential element of right individual effort. This can help to evoke an inner condition that is closer to a more conscious existence, or a Read more
At the age of 21, Orage obtained a post at the Leeds Board School, and for the next ten years taught children of various ages. This, he claimed, was an excellent preparation for his later teaching of adults. In the true sense an educator, he was able to draw people Read more
Movements Demonstrations In November 1923, The Echo of the Champs-Elysées – the English language version of a French Journal – dedicated an issue to an announcement of “Demonstrations of G. Gurdjieff’s Institute for the Harmonious Development of Man”. Performances were to take place at the Theatre of the Champs-Elysées between Read more
There is an outer and inner sense to things, which are quite different. This may seem extraordinary, but it is true. The same thing seen outwardly is quite different when seen inwardly. Yet it is the same thing. Owing to this being the case, a great deal of confusion and Read more
Where is your focus? Bede Griffiths suggests a new journey: Western man has been turning outwards to the world of the senses for centuries and losing himself in outer space. He has to learn again to turn inwards and find his Self. He has to learn to explore not outer Read more