Sacred Dances - Liska, Nella D

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Résumé :
Sacred Dances: The Gurdjieff Movements by Nella Liska is an in-depth discussion and exploration of the sacred dances that make up the Gurdjieff Movements. It will be particularly appreciated by Movements Teachers, but will also serve as a comprehensive guide to anyone who takes part in the Movements at any level. The book covers every aspect of the Movements with chapters on: Creation and Execution, A Three Centered Approach, Clothing, Positions and Exactness, Tempo and Rhythm, Balance, the spine and the brain, Sensation, Breathing and words, vibration and sound Inner Work and Energy, Gradations and Planning and more besides. The book covers all aspects of the Movements, providing a deep understanding of their practice and purpose. It discusses the relationship between the movements and objective art, and their direct connection the cosmology of the Gurdjieff Work. Liska also explores the role of children's movements in the Gurdjieff tradition, as well as the current state of the movements and their practice today. Throughout the book, the author draws on her decades of experience as a Movements teacher, providing insights and guidance based on her own practice and teaching, and what she has been taught by others, including all the Movement teachers who were involved in establishing the Movements in North America. Her extensive knowledge and expertise are evident in the depth and breadth of the material covered, making this an invaluable resource for anyone involved in The Gurdjieff Work. It is a seminal work that will likely become the de facto guide to the Scared Dances that are the Movements. It is authoritative and laced with wisdom....

Biographie:
Nella Denzey Markoe Liska was born in 1948 in London, England, just a year before the passing of the influential spiritual teacher, George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. Her family was already familiar with Gurdjieff's teachings and had been introduced to the Work in England. In 1954, they emigrated to Canada, where her parents, Trevor and Elsa Denzey, became founding members of the Toronto Gurdjieff Group. The group was led by Mme de Hartmann initially, and later by Mrs. Louise Welch.At the age of 13, Nella started her career in Movements in Mme Ouspensky's residence, Franklin Farms, located in New Jersey, under the supervision of Mme Jeanne de Salzmann. Upon returning to Toronto, Nella and her sister Fiona attended regular classes with Alfred ?tievant, who was entrusted by Mr. Gurdjieff himself to oversee Movements instruction, and Olga Adie, a member of the Paris Group. In 1969, Nella left Canada and moved to New York to continue her study of Movements under the guidance of Jessmin Howarth, Jeanne de Salzmann, and Paul Reynard.In 1972, Nella was examined by Marthe Gaigneron, who was in charge of Movements and was authorized by Marthe to teach classes. Over the past 50 years, Nella has taught Gurdjieff Movements in various locations, including New York, Toronto, Maine, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Austin, Texas. She has participated in numerous demonstrations, both public and private, and is one of the original founders of the Gurdjeff Heritage Society. She also works with the groups of J.G. Bennett in New York.In summary, Nella Denzey Markoe Liska is a dedicated teacher of Gurdjieff Movements who has devoted over five decades to the study and practice of this spiritual discipline. Her contributions to the Gurdjieff community have been invaluable, and she continues to inspire and guide students in their own journeys towards self-realization.

Sommaire:
Sacred Dances: The Gurdjieff Movements by Nella Liska is an in-depth discussion and exploration of the sacred dances that make up the Gurdjieff Movements. It will be particularly appreciated by Movements Teachers, but will also serve as a comprehensive guide to anyone who takes part in the Movements at any level. The book covers every aspect of the Movements with chapters on: Creation and Execution, A Three Centered Approach, Clothing, Positions and Exactness, Tempo and Rhythm, Balance, the spine and the brain, Sensation, Breathing and words, vibration and sound Inner Work and Energy, Gradations and Planning and more besides. The book covers all aspects of the Movements, providing a deep understanding of their practice and purpose. It discusses the relationship between the movements and objective art, and their direct connection the cosmology of the Gurdjieff Work. Liska also explores the role of children's movements in the Gurdjieff tradition, as well as the current state of the movements and their practice today. Throughout the book, the author draws on her decades of experience as a Movements teacher, providing insights and guidance based on her own practice and teaching, and what she has been taught by others, including all the Movement teachers who were involved in establishing the Movements in North America. Her extensive knowledge and expertise are evident in the depth and breadth of the material covered, making this an invaluable resource for anyone involved in The Gurdjieff Work. It is a seminal work that will likely become the de facto guide to the Scared Dances that are the Movements. It is authoritative and laced with wisdom....