Workshops
Gurdjieff Movements Fall Workshop 2010
James Tomarelli, Gurdjieff Instructor
with James Tomarelli, accompanist Margaret Monsour
Nov 19 –21, 2010. Hamlin Park Fieldhouse Theater, Chicago.
Fri, Nov 19: 7:30- 9:30 pm.
Sat, Nov 20: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sun, Nov 21: 10 am – 4:30 pm
$210 early bird (register by Sept 15), $260 after Sept 15.
Be introduced to the amazing, ancient, Sacred Dances that Gurdjieff discovered at the turn of the last century and brought to western culture. These dances are healing to the mind, body, and spirit. Being a dancer is not a requirement for doing this work.
George Ivanovich Gurdieff was an extraordinary man who searched for the hidden knowledge—ancient wisdom and secrets which can facilitate the development of human potential. He devoted his life to a wide range of activities including intellectual study, self-observation, daily meditations and sacred dances or “movements”. He was born in Alexandropol, in the Caucus region of what is now Russia, in the 1870’s and traveled throughout the east and Egypt in his search. He studied many Sufi traditions and in all probability was in contact with the remnants of one of the most ancient group of wise men, The Sarmoun Brotherhood. “I was particularly drawn to this work, as it is one of the few established paths that has movement as one of the practices. I have studied with James Tomarelli over a number of years. He is a great teacher. The practices are physically healing and they also expanded my ability to see clearly and to make quick intelligent choices. The fact that the Movements are group dances is also a plus. Margaret Monsour is the master accompanist for this work, which is very tied to music.” Nana Shineflug Workshop takes place at the Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 3035 N. Hoyne, Chicago. To register, send check payable to: Chicago Moving Company to Chicago Moving Company, Hamlin Park Fieldhouse, 3035 N. Hoyne, Chicago, IL 60618 Include: Your name, address, email address and phone numbers.