French facilitators Ma Prem Amiyo and Swami Prem Chetan guided participants through the centuries-old movements, exploring attention, awareness and inner stillness
New Delhi, 02 November 2026: An eight-day immersion in the Gurdjieff Sacred Dances concluded at Osho Dham on 1 November, bringing together many participants for an intensive programme exploring attention, body awareness and inner stillness.
The offering began with a two-day introductory session on 23–24 October, followed by the eight-day residential programme, Gurdjieff Sacred Dances: The Search for Conscious Harmony, from 25 October to 1 November. Both were led by French facilitators Ma Prem Amiyo and Swami Prem Chetan.
Often called “the Movements”, the sacred dances were developed by mystic and teacher George Ivanovich Gurdjieff as part of his Fourth Way teachings. The practice brings the body, mind and emotions into greater harmony through disciplined and precise movements. Unlike conventional dance, the Movements are not performed for an audience. Participants are required to remain fully present, as even a momentary lapse in attention can disrupt the pattern of the entire group.
Reflecting on her journey with the Gurdjieff Movements and her association with Osho, Ma Prem Amiyo said, “My journey with the Gurdjieff Movements has been deeply connected with Osho. He encouraged me to continue exploring and sharing these sacred dances, and that guidance has stayed with me over the years. Coming to Osho Dham and sharing this work with the participants has been a very special experience. The openness, energy and commitment of everyone made these eight days memorable. I feel grateful for this opportunity and look forward to returning to Osho Dham in the future to continue this journey.”
Over the course of the programme, participants progressed from foundational exercises in posture, rhythm and breath awareness to more complex group sequences requiring coordination, precision and collective focus.
Swami Prem Chetan said, “The beauty of the Gurdjieff Movements lies in the awareness they bring to even the smallest physical action. Participants gradually realise that these are not simply movements to be performed but an opportunity to observe themselves. When the body, mind and attention begin working together, the experience becomes much deeper. It was wonderful to witness the sincerity and involvement of the participants throughout the programme.”
The workshop was hosted at Osho Dham, a meditation centre known for programmes rooted in the vision of Osho, who frequently spoke about Gurdjieff and his understanding of the human being. Participants included first-time attendees, experienced meditators, dancers and students, reflecting the growing interest in experiential and embodied approaches to meditation.
The programme offered participants an opportunity to explore how conscious movement, discipline and collective awareness can become pathways to self-observation and inner harmony.
