This is THE book on Gurdjieff exercises. After more twenty years of searching through different "ways" and types of exercises and more than ten years in one of the groups from the Gurdjieff Institute, the author brings you a book which contain most of the exercises practiced in the Gurdjieff teaching along with new insights. A must have for any true seeker of truth. “The Force of Gurdjieff” collection reunites various rare, important and sometimes unknown texts written by people who were influenced by the remarkable force of the Gurdjieff’s teaching. Table of contents: Preface - 5 - The atmosphere - 6 - The “I am” exercise - 13 - Sitting - 19 - The centers - 26 - The last hour of life - 28 - Numbering - 31 - Eating - 34 - Breathing - 37 - Talking to oneself - 40 - Object details - 45 - Visualization of an object - 47 - One thing at a time - 49 - Influences - 51 - Self-observation &amp; Self-remembering - 60 - Interference, participation, experiment - 67 - States of consciousness - 71 - Human types - 74 - Voluntary suffering and conscious labor - 76 - The nightly review - 83 - Alarm Clocks - 86 - Movements - 87 -

The Force of Gurdjieff, Vol. 6: Gurdjieffian exercises

Religion & Spirituality

Cristea, Alexandru Eugen

Gurdjieff, George I.

New Age & Spirituality

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Gurdjieff has used more than one system of human typology and in this book we will try to study the main ones in order to better understand ourselves and the world in which we live in. This book explains, for the first time ever, the 28 human types mentioned by Gurdjieff in his books, The Herald of Coming Good and Beelzebub's Tales. After more twenty years of searching through different ways and types of exercises and more than ten years in one of the groups from the Gurdjieff Institute, I am now feeling the need to offer back to the world a little part of the knowledge that helped me to be a better human being today. While this book does not contain all the information that Gurdjieff brought, it gives a fair point of departure in an adventure that will bring more being in your life. The reader should have a basic knowledge of Gurdjieffian psychological and cosmological aspects, as the information presented here is pour les connoisseurs. Table of contents: Preface The 7 types States of consciousness The centers The first triad Man no. 1 Man no. 2 Man no. 3 Man no. 4 Conclusion The 28 Types A lifetime quest The centers revisited The physical center and its parts The emotional center and its parts The first nine types The second nine types The third nine types The twenty-seven types The twenty-eight type Relationships inside the enneagram Conclusion The 6 Types A Gurdjieffian legacy Planetary influences Enneagram revisited Pure types General behavior The Lunar The Venusian The Mercurial The Saturnine The Martial The Jovial The Solar extension pack Relationships between pure types The combined types The Lunar – Venusian The Venusian – Mercury The Mercury – Saturnine The Saturnine – Martial The Martial - Jovial The Jovial – Lunar Relationships between combined types Evolution of types Conclusion The 4 Types Gurdjieff ‘s Work The Householder The Tramp The Lunatic The Vacuums Conclusion The 21 Types The Science of Idiots Basic information Traits of the idiots Conclusion The Zodiac The twelve months The twelve signs Conclusion This is not the end

Gurdjieff's Human Types (The Force of Gurdjieff)

The most advanced book on Argentine tango available on the market. This book presents, for the first time ever, the matrix of tango: a simple diagram with only six elements, that covers the internal structure of the dance from the point of view of the relationship between the Leader and the Follower. With a fresh view on tango concepts, vocabulary and teaching, this book is a must for every serious dancer of Argentine Tango. Preface page 7 The cultural aspect page 8 Basics page 13 Technique (embrace, walking, posture, the basic steps, sending and receiving impulse) Musicality (rhythm, simple time, half time, double time, milonga, vals, musical phrase, parts of the song, dancing coherence, melody, voice) Improvisation (motor improvisation, modifiers, musical improvisation, choreography) The party (codigos, cabeceo, mirada, ronda, tanda, navigation) The method (teaching, traps, the map of evolution) Concepts page 61 Directions Circularity Levels Momentum vs. Form The method - revisited Vocabulary page 81 Step patterns Elements (sacadas, barridas, paradas, boleos, ganchos, piernazzos, planeos) Figures The matrix page 103 Intermediate cell Advanced cell Basic cell The general matrix Teaching page 121 One thing at a time Class levels Explanations Feedback The connection Private lessons The team Conclusion page 133

Tango for Teachers: The tango matrix (Argentine Tango - for Teachers and Pupils)

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

After more than fifteen years of teaching martial arts, Japanese tea ceremony, meditation and Argentine tango, Alexandru has authored three books on tango (Tango for Teachers, Ennea Tango and this one) and two other books on spiritual practices. He is a licensed Fitness and Tango Discovery instructor and also a special editor for the Modern Tango World international magazine.  This book, Tango Lessons, is perfectly suited for the beginner student of tango, or for the instructor eager to have a clear and coherent material to teach in class, addressing subjects such as the history of the music and dance, the rules for the tango parties, technique, musicality and improvisation. The book is packed with practical exercises also.   A must have for every tango enthusiast.  Table of contents: Preface - 7 - The cultural aspect - 8 - Lesson No. 1: The music - 13 - From Africa with love - 13 - Cowboys and guitars - 16 - A music that grows - 18 - Modern tango - 25 - Lesson No. 2: The dance - 29 - The first form of the dance - 29 - Orillero, Liso, Canyengue - 30 - Tango Salon - 35 - Tango Nuevo - 38 - Doble Frente - 40 - Lesson No. 3: The Party - 43 - The invitation - 47 - The music - 48 - The navigation - 49 - Lesson No. 4: The social tango - 53 - Social vs. Show - 53 - What to practice - 53 - Basics about Technique - 55 - Basics about Musicality - 56 - Basics about Improvisation - 56 - Balance - 57 - Lesson No. 5: Technique - 61 - The relaxation - 61 - Mirroring - 63 - Walking in line - 64 - Walking in circles - 66 - The Embrace - 68 - Posture - 72 - Axis - 75 - Walking - 80 - Steps - 80 - Stepping Systems - 83 - The highway and the lanes - 83 - Moving Systems - 85 - Leading and Following - 86 - Circularity - 89 - Levels - 94 - Dynamic Continuity - 96 - Form - 97 - The short cross - 99 - Repositioning - 100 - Vocabulary - 101 - Baldosa - 102 - Figure Eight - 103 - Half Moon - 104 - The Embrace- next level - 105 - The Human Body - 106 - Lesson No. 6: Musicality - 109 - The beat - 109 - Simple Time - 110 - Half Time - 111 - Double Time - 112 - The tango music - 113 - Tango Vals - 114 - Milonga - 116 - The musical phrase - 118 - The structure of a song - 119 - Musical coherence in dance - 120 - Melody and Voice - 121 - Lesson No. 7: Improvisation - 125 - Motor Improvisation - 125 - Musical Improvisation - 130 - Choreography - 132 - The Method of Bucharest Social Dance - 135 - General principles and guidelines - 136 - Technical key points - 142 - Dance and energy - 153 - Conclusion - 163 -

Tango Lessons: The Music and the Dance (Argentine Tango - for Teachers and Pupils)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Reference

For those familiar with our first book Kizomba: Kizz Up to 100 Elements, presenting 100 key elements of technique, musicality and improvisation, this present book will take you to the next level, explaining a coherent method of studying and teaching Kizomba, and also an insight to the enneagram brought by Gurdjieff. The Enneagram has become over the years a powerful tool used in order to understand ourselves and the world around us more deeply. Used by coaches and personal development trainers in all kind of situation - personal life or business likewise - it has become a trademark for real insight into the knowledge of life. The information that follows will benefit both the people interested in Gurdjieff's enneagram and in Kizomba, for it is quite unique.Table of Contents:Preface - 7 -About the Enneagram - 8 -Basics - 10 -About Kizomba - 13 -Social vs. Show - 13 -What to practice - 13 -Basics about Technique - 16 -Basics about Musicality - 16 -Basics about Improvisation - 17 -The Educational Process - 18 -Circle Points - 18 -Hexade Correspondences - 34 -Inside Line 7 to 1 to 4 - 35 -Inside Line 8 to 2 to 4 - 35 -Inside Line 1 to 4 to 2 - 36 -Inside Line 8 to 5 to 7 - 36 -Inside Line 5 to 7 to 1 - 37 -Inside Line 2 to 8 to 5 - 37 -Triangle Relationships - 38 -The Kizomba Technique - 39 -Circle Points - 39 -Hexade Correspondences - 44 -Triangle Relationships - 44 -The Kizomba Musicality - 46 -Circle Points - 46 -Hexade Correspondences - 50 -Triangle Relationships - 50 -The Kizomba Improvisation - 52 -Circle Points - 53 -Hexade Correspondences - 55 -Triangle Relationships - 55 -The Urban Kizomba - 57 -Circle Points - 57 -Hexade Correspondences - 70 -Triangle Relationships - 70 -Conclusion - 71 -Annexes - 72 -The Method of Bucharest Social Dance - 73 -General principles and guidelines - 74 -Technical key points - 80 -Dance and energy - 91 -Advanced enneagram concepts - 99 -

Kizomba Advanced Concepts (Kizomba - for Teachers and Pupils)

For the first time ever, the Gurdjieff Movements are presented to the general public. Powered by Magisteria Publishing House and The Force of Gurdjieff collection, Alexandru Eugen Cristea has made a tour de force in describing in minute details the various movements, dances and exercises brought by Gurdjieff. The introductory part about the Gurdjieff teaching and the movements concepts is identical in all the volumes. This second volume includes, among others, the Turning Dervish, Canon of Five, March and Turning, Mantra Movement and the famous Bleu, Rouge. A must have for all the people with a strong interest in the legacy of Gurdjieff. Table of contents - 5 - Preface - 1 - The Gurdjieff Teaching - 2 - About Gurdjieff - 3 - The Ideas - 4 - The Music - 5 - The Movements - 6 - States of Consciousness - 7 - The Centers - 10 - The Enneagram - 13 - The Sitting Exercise - 18 - The Nightly Review - 25 - Basic Concepts of the Movements - 28 - Body Parts - 29 - Sayings - 30 - Sensing - 31 - Lines and Turning - 32 - Tableau - 33 - Canon - 34 - Multiplication - 35 - Rules for Practice - 36 - Canon of Five - 37 - The Procedure - 38 - Variation 1 - 41 - Variation 2 - 41 - Variation 3 - 42 - Variation 4 - 43 - Variation 5 - 43 - Waltz - 44 - Introduction - 45 - The Legs - 45 - The Arms - 48 - The Head - 51 - Turning Variation - 54 - Dervish - 55 - Introduction - 56 - The Legs - 57 - The Arms - 60 - The Head - 63 - Prayer and Turning - 66 - Introduction - 67 - The Legs - 68 - The Arms - 74 - The Head - 78 - Variation 1 - 80 - Variation 2 - 80 - Variation 3 - 81 - March and Turning - 82 - Introduction - 83 - The Legs - 84 - The Arms - 90 - The Head - 92 - The Music - 94 - Variation 1 - 94 - Variation 2 - 95 - Mantra - 96 - Introduction - 97 - The Legs - 98 - The Arms - 101 - The Head - 102 - The Saying - 103 - Turning Dervish - 104 - Introduction - 105 - The Legs - 106 - The Arms - 113 - The Head - 116 - Bleu, Rouge... - 118 - Introduction - 119 - The Legs - 120 - The Saying - 126 - The Arms - 127 - Arms and Legs - 132 - The Head - 145 - Variation 1 - 149 - Variation 2 - 149 - Conclusion - 150 -

Gurdjieff Movements Vol. 2

For the first time ever, the Gurdjieff Movements are presented to the general public. Powered by Magisteria Publishing House and The Force of Gurdjieff collection, Alexandru Eugen Cristea has made a tour de force in describing in minute details the various movements, dances and exercises brought by Gurdjieff. The introductory part about the Gurdjieff teaching and the movements concepts is identical in all the volumes. This first volume includes, among others, the Raising Arms, Canon of Six, Prayer, March and the famous First Obligatory. A must have for all the people with a strong interest in the legacy of Gurdjieff. Table of contents - 5 - Preface - 1 - The Gurdjieff Teaching - 2 - About Gurdjieff - 3 - The Ideas - 4 - The Music - 5 - The Movements - 6 - States of Consciousness - 7 - The Centers - 10 - The Enneagram - 13 - The Sitting Exercise - 18 - The Nightly Review - 25 - Basic Concepts of the Movements - 28 - Body Parts - 29 - Sayings - 30 - Sensing - 31 - Lines and Turning - 32 - Tableau - 33 - Canon - 34 - Multiplication - 35 - Rules for Practice - 36 - Raising Arms - 37 - The Procedure - 38 - Variation 1 - 40 - Variation 2 - 40 - Canon of Six - 41 - The Procedure - 42 - Variation 1 - 45 - Variation 2 - 46 - Vertical Energy - 47 - The Procedure - 48 - Variation 1 - 50 - Variation 2 - 51 - Variation 3 - 51 - Variation 4 - 52 - Variation 5 - 52 - Variation 6 - 53 - Variation 7 - 53 - Prayer in Four - 54 - Introduction - 55 - The Legs - 56 - The Arms - 58 - The Head - 60 - Variation 1 - 62 - Variation 2 - 62 - Variation 3 - 63 - Variation 4 - 63 - Variation 5 - 65 - March in Four - 66 - Introduction - 67 - The Legs - 68 - The Arms - 72 - The Head - 74 - The Music - 76 - Variation 1 - 76 - Variation 2 - 77 - Variation 3 - 77 - Canon in Four - 78 - The Legs - 79 - The Arms - 83 - The Head - 85 - Variation 1 - 87 - Variation 2 - 87 - First Obligatory - 88 - Introduction - 89 - The Legs - 90 - The Arms - 96 - The Head - 102 - The Practice - 108 - Conclusion - 119 -

Gurdjieff Movements Vol. 1

For the first time ever, the Gurdjieff Movements are presented to the general public. Powered by Magisteria Publishing House and The Force of Gurdjieff Collection, Alexandru Eugen Cristea has made a tour de force in describing in minute details the various movements, dances and exercises brought by Gurdjieff. The introductory part about the Gurdjieff teaching and movements concepts is identical in all the volumes. This third volume of the series contains Gurdjieff movements such as: N21 Remorse, N39 Prayer, Le 24 Americain, Noel Russe and others.Table of contents - 5 -Preface - 1 -The Gurdjieff Teaching - 2 -About Gurdjieff - 3 -The Ideas - 4 -The Music - 5 -The Movements - 6 -States of Consciousness - 7 -The Centers - 10 -The Enneagram - 13 -The Sitting Exercise - 18 -The Nightly Review - 25 -Basic Concepts of the Movements - 28 -Body Parts - 29 -Sayings - 30 -Sensing - 31 -Lines and Turning - 32 -Tableau - 33 -Canon - 34 -Multiplication - 35 -Rules for Practice - 36 -Le 24 Americain - 37 -Introduction - 38 -The basic rhythm - 38 -The legs - 39 -The arms - 44 -The head - 48 -The saying - 48 -The sensing - 51 -N21 Remorse - 52 -Introduction - 53 -The basic rhythm - 53 -The legs - 54 -The arms - 57 -The body - 57 -The feeling - 60 -Savoir, sentir... - 61 -Introduction - 62 -The basic rhythm - 62 -The legs - 63 -The arms - 68 -The saying - 70 -26 Juin - 71 -Introduction - 72 -The basic rhythm - 72 -The legs - 73 -The arms - 77 -The head - 81 -Noel Russe - 84 -Introduction - 85 -The basic rhythm - 85 -The legs - 86 -The arms - 91 -The head - 95 -40 Attitudes - 99 -Introduction - 100 -The basic rhythm - 100 -The movement - 102 -Canon - 109 -N39 Prayer - 112 -Introduction - 113 -The basic rhythm - 113 -The saying and sensing - 116 -Conclusion - 117 -

Gurdjieff Movements Vol. 3

For the first time ever, the Gurdjieff Movements are presented to the general public. Powered by Magisteria Publishing House and The Force of Gurdjieff Collection, Alexandru Eugen Cristea has made a tour de force in describing in minute details the various movements, dances and exercises brought by Gurdjieff. The introductory part about the Gurdjieff teaching and movements concepts is identical in all the volumes. This fourth volume of the series contains Gurdjieff movements such as: N38 Twice Six, Trembling Dervish, Ceremonie pour un derviche mort, and others.Table of contents - 5 -Preface - 1 -The Gurdjieff Teaching - 2 -About Gurdjieff - 3 -The Ideas - 4 -The Music - 5 -The Movements - 6 -States of Consciousness - 7 -The Centers - 10 -The Enneagram - 13 -The Sitting Exercise - 18 -The Nightly Review - 25 -Basic Concepts of the Movements - 28 -Body Parts - 29 -Sayings - 30 -Sensing - 31 -Lines and Turning - 32 -Tableau - 33 -Canon - 34 -Multiplication - 35 -Rules for Practice - 36 -Trembling Dervish - 37 -Introduction - 38 -The basic rhythm - 38 -The legs - 39 -The arms - 42 -The movement - 47 -The music - 47 -Ho Ya No. 4 - 52 -Introduction - 53 -The basic rhythm - 53 -The legs - 54 -The saying - 57 -The arms - 60 -The head - 65 -Le 6 Americain - 70 -Introduction - 71 -The basic rhythm - 71 -The legs - 72 -The arms - 73 -The head - 80 -N38 Twice Six - 84 -Introduction - 85 -The basic rhythm - 85 -The movement - 86 -Remarks - 98 -22 Novembre - 100 -Introduction - 101 -The basic rhythm - 101 -The movement - 102 -Remarks - 106 -Ceremonie pour un derviche mort - 118 -Introduction - 119 -The basic rhythm - 119 -The movement - 120 -The shoulders - 135 -Conclusion - 138 -

Gurdjieff Movements Vol. 4

After the success of the first Tango for Teachers book (the tango matrix), Alexandru Eugen Cristea presents in this volume his concept of Verticality Levels in Argentine Tango in great detail. For all the tango enthusiasts - beginners or teachers - this concept will help you to better understand, dance and teach all the movements in Argentine tango, bringing a new level of coherence and structure. The book also contains a special chapter on Improvisation, giving the reader a modern technology of improvising in social dance; no more "walking then a sequence of steps then again walking". It is time to develop the ability of leading and following any step in any direction at any time.Contents:Preface - 7 -The cultural aspect - 8 -Basics - 11 -Technique - 15 -The Three Steps - 22 -The Couple's Axis - 22 -The Open Step - 24 -The Front Cross - 26 -The Back Cross - 27 -Steps Analysis no. 1 - 29 -Steps Analysis no. 2 - 30 -Steps Analysis no. 3 - 31 -Steps Analysis no. 4 - 32 -Steps Analysis no. 5 - 33 -Levels - 34 -The first three levels - 35 -Level (0) - 37 -Sacadas - 39 -Barridas - 42 -Paradas - 44 -Ocho adelante - 46 -Short cross - 47 -Media luna - 48 -Giro - 48 -Level (-1) - 50 -Balanceo - 50 -Calesita con planeo - 52 -Mordida - 53 -Level (+1) - 54 -Traspie - 54 -Close embrace - 56 -Boleos - 56 -The other levels - 61 -Level (-2) - 62 -Calesita con Planeo - 65 -Level (-3) - 66 -Corte - 66 -Calesita con Planeo - 67 -Level (+2) - 68 -Pasadas - 69 -Boleo Cuatro - 70 -Llevada - 71 -Boleos in line - 72 -The kick - 74 -Piernazzo - 75 -Level (+3) - 76 -Sentada - 76 -Conclusion - 78 -Improvisation - 79 -Sequences or Improvisation? - 79 -The human learning process - 80 -How people dance the tango - 81 -Three types of improvisation - 83 -The general concept - 83 -Sides and variations - 84 -The improvisation frame - 85 -The first exercise - 85 -The second exercise - 94 -Caminar cruzado - 106 -The third exercise - 110 -

Tango for Teachers - Verticality Levels (Argentine Tango - for Teachers and Pupils)

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