Active Meditation
The Art of Ecstasy
A human being is like a seed of enormous potential – the seed of a Buddha. Every person is born to be his own teacher, but there are very few beings who make use of this potential; who transform their lives into conscious development.
Meditation is the science of “self-realization”. It is not a system of beliefs or a doctrine or an intellectual answer to any question. Meditation is an internal state where the only thing that exists is sheer conscience of reality as it is.
In Meditation Retreats and Meditative Therapies we explore, within the laboratory of our own inner space, a unique collection of active and passive Meditation Techniques rooted in different traditions and employed for years by thousands of people throughout the world.
These methods - designed and adapted for present-day seekers - are a way of caring for your inner as well as your outer self.
Each Meditation program begins with physical activity, breathing, movement, self-expression, visualizations and dance, followed by relaxation and stillness. It is in this state of relaxation that Meditation can take place; you are simple aware of sensations, thoughts and emotions with complete acceptance and without judgments.
How do these Meditation techniques work?
These methods dissolve accumulated tensions from everyday life which block the natural flow of your body’s energy, affect the way you think and the way you relate to others.
These techniques allow you to be more natural, more relaxed; they provide an opportunity to taste a natural, simple, effortless and undeniably vital silence.
Who is this work for?
- This work is specially designed for people who wish to bring a new quality of relaxation, joy and vitality to their lives
- for those who not only take care of their physical health but also wish to feel well inside
- for those who want to re-discover flexibility and openness without depending on others opinions
- for those with or without experience in Meditation.
“Silence must happen while you are completely alive, full of life and energy. Then, silence makes sense.”
SECTIONS
GEORGE GURDJIEFF
Living the Oral Tradition
How is this meaning and language sought and passed on? How is it perceived by those who participate in a Movements class? This is where the question of an oral…
Transformation
“Behind the visible movement there is another movement, one which cannot be seen, which is very strong, on which the outer movement depends. If this inner movement were not so…
Work on Oneself
There are three lines of Work: Work on oneself, Work in relation to others, and Work in connection with the Work itself and the self in relation to it. Unless…
Sensation of Onself
If you wish to venture inside yourself, you must find the correct physical position; otherwise you will not be able to maintain your effort for a long time. This is…
Origins
George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff (1866-1949) left a legacy of unique diversity and the expression of an organic and coherent thought form. Besides his three books, which present an original vision of God,…
Music & Dance
“I have known for a long time that our inner world is the land in which the seeds of art take root. Without this seed, where the magical side of…
The movements
Sacred Dances have been considered an essential subject of study in all esoteric schools of the East, as much in ancient times as nowadays, preserving their deep religious and scientific meaning…
The work
“The true intention of our society seems to be to separate people from the responsibility of their lives and actions. The path of transformation must be exactly the opposite of…
Dances for the mind
“The dances are for the mind. They give nothing to the soul; the soul does not need anything. A dance has a certain meaning; every movement has a certain content.”…
Transforming Art
Gurdjieff’s comments on art and Movements “You cannot do it; however, it cannot be done without you.” -Mme. de Salzmann- Question: What is the role of art and creative work in…
MEDITATION
Vipassana
Vipassana Clear Vision Vipassana means looking inward or see reality as it is, not as we would like it to be. The technique of Vipassana meditation causes a radical change…
Vychara Meditation
Vychara Meditation The Search for Being At birth, you are born into a state of “Tabula Rasa”, totally empty – you are Being. But from that very moment on, everyone…
Active Meditation
Active Meditation The Art of Ecstasy A human being is like a seed of enormous potential – the seed of a Buddha. Every person is born to be his own…
Anapana Sati Yoga
Title The Kind Look Anapana Sati Yoga, the meditation through breathing, was the first method of meditation expounded by the Buddha in his speech about the foundation of attention. Buddha…