The Sacred Movements of G.I. Gurdjieff are a powerful embodied spiritual practice rooted in ancient Wisdom traditions and carried forward within the Christian Contemplative lineage taught by Cynthia Bourgeault.
These precise and devotional movements—sometimes called “prayer in motion”—engage body, feeling, and mind simultaneously. They offer a direct experience of presence, self-remembering, and conscious attention, gently revealing our habitual patterns while strengthening our capacity for grounded awareness.
In this introductory workshop, we will explore:
• The historical and spiritual background of the Movements
• Core practices such as presence, self-remembering, self-observation, and non-identification
• How the Movements function as both medicine and prayer—personally and collectively
• Direct experiential practice with several introductory Movements in a supportive environment
• Guided reflection and optional sharing
This workshop is open to those who are completely new to the Movements as well as those who have worked with them previously and wish to deepen their experience. Returning to foundational Movements with fresh attention often reveals new layers of meaning and presence.
No prior experience is necessary. The Movements are not about performance or getting the outer form “right,” but about cultivating three-centered presence in community.
The Movements reveal our fragmentation and gently call us toward wholeness. They teach us to work on ourselves, to work in relationship, and to serve something larger.
If you have been curious about these Movements, or feel called to return to them, this is a beautiful opportunity to experience them directly.
In times of fragmentation and collective uncertainty, this ancient embodied path offers a way of awakening that serves not only personal transformation, but the healing of relationship and the Whole.
All are welcome.
Event Details
When: Saturday, March 14th from 9:00am–12:00pm ET
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: $50 (feel free to pay less or more depending on what works for you)
Registration: https://www.heatherruce.com/challenge-payment/62b7483c-bf12-49fb-a3ec-4fae2c9ce490?showOneAppInfo=false
Event Facilitator: Heather Ruce