<p>An opportunity to dance in such a way that the Movements become a tool for meditation. To dance in such a way that you begin to feel that it is not just dance, but something more - you begin to feel the vibrations of meditation and silence within you. From a physical form, you become Spacious Presence.</p><p>Gurdjieff, a spiritual Master, was well aware that sitting still, awake and silent is very difficult for modern man. Hence his creation of many Movements also called Dances, extremely varied in nature, from the slowest to the fastest, from the most active to the most prayerful, drawn from different spiritual traditions or composed by him. Their purpose is to bring the mind to stillness, by breaking automatic patterns and enabling us to fully experience the here and now, to come into contact with a specific quality of energy, with a certain inner quality such as courage, joy, devotion, reverence, clarity of vision, all encompassing attention and togetherness.</p><p>In the Movements, the artistic and the spiritual meet. And behind the movement lies eternal stillness…</p><p>Something is transmitted, through and beyond the Movements: A quality of silence, a wisdom that is both ancient and contemporary, a discreet clarity, and an openness full of life. Through this practice, we strive to convey what it means to be present and to radiate this quality in our daily lives.</p><p>Osho says, “Gurdjieff used dances as meditations, not only for the disciples but even for the people who saw the disciples dancing.”</p><p>Everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience. Eight days of full participation is mandatory.</p><p><strong>* For Gurdjieff Sacred Dances sessions, wearing of a set of maroon-color shirt and pants is mandatory. Please note that one set of dress will be provided as part of registration for the group.</strong></p><div class="slider-pro" style="outline-offset:5px;outline:2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.063);" id="slider-pro-3-13376"><div class="sp-slides"><div class="sp-slide"><img class="sp-image not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_20.JPG" loading="lazy"></div><div class="sp-slide"><img class="sp-image not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_19.JPG" loading="lazy"></div><div class="sp-slide"><img class="sp-image not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_13.JPG" loading="lazy"></div></div><div class="sp-thumbnails"><img class="sp-thumbnail not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_20.JPG" loading="lazy"> <img class="sp-thumbnail not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_19.JPG" loading="lazy"><img class="sp-thumbnail not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Gurdjieff_camp_2026_jan_13.JPG" loading="lazy"></div></div><p><u>About the Gurdjieff Sacred Dances:</u><br>The Gurdjieff Sacred Dances are composed of movements and dances that Gurdjieff produced with inspirations from temple gymnastics, spiritual exercises, sacred dances, and ritual movements that he saw during his travels in the East.</p><p>The Gurdjieff Sacred Dances were brought to the Osho commune in Pune following a request made by Osho in the summer of 1989. They used to be performed annually in the Buddha Hall on the Osho Day Celebration (January 19) until 2001.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>About the Facilitators :</u>&nbsp;<br>Ma Prem Amiyo (Amiyo Devienne), assisted by Swami Prem Chetan (Chetan Greenberg), both from France, will facilitate the program.</p><p>Amiyo was the first teacher in the Osho community to integrate sacred dance and teach it publicly, and dedicated her life to this path, since 1989.</p><p>In 1989, Osho watched a biographical film about Gurdjieff, “Meetings with Remarkable Men”. He was particularly attracted by a segment showing a sacred dance in the last ten minutes of the film, which he thought showed a very high quality of meditation. Therefore, Amiyo, who had led many creative dance-theatre groups in the Osho community, was chosen by Osho to transmit this sacred dance, which had never been taught publicly before.</p><p>Amiyo dedicated her life to this work, and subsequently studied for many years with Avrom Altman and had many meetings with Gurdjieff's daughter. Her teachings blend a deep understanding of Gurdjieff's sacred dances, and Osho Meditations to create a whole new learning experience.</p><p>Chetan has been deeply involved with the practice and the teaching of the movements with Amiyo, in seminars, trainings and public demonstrations since 1997. An accomplished musician, he brings his skills for a deeper understanding of the music and rhythms, and of the science of vibrations.</p><div class="slider-pro" style="outline-offset:5px;outline:2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.063);" id="slider-pro-3-13375"><div class="sp-slides"><div class="sp-slide"><img class="sp-image not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Amiyo-smile.jpg" loading="lazy"></div><div class="sp-slide"><img class="sp-image not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/chetan-sw.jpg" loading="lazy"></div></div><div class="sp-thumbnails"><img class="sp-thumbnail not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/Amiyo-smile.jpg" loading="lazy"> <img class="sp-thumbnail not-prose" src="https://oshoworld.com/uploads/chetan-sw.jpg" loading="lazy"></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Know more about the Facilitators &amp; their work:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href="https://gurdjieff-dances.com/eng/amiyo-devienne/" target="_blank"><strong><u>Amiyo Devienne bio ↗</u></strong></a></p><div><link property="stylesheet" rel="stylesheet" href="/style/sliderPro.css" type="text/css" media="all"><script src="/js/sliderPro.js"></script></div>