EightOS /#eightos/ is the open-source bodymind operating system. In our practice we study how we can use physical movement to better understand the dynamics of interaction and to then scale this understanding into other contexts. We also explore the aesthetic, ethical, and scientific implications of this approach.
Open-source Operating System for the Bodymind.
At the core of EightOS is a set of principles — adaptivity, variability, confluence, integrity, resilience, modularity — that we experiment with and implement into the everyday. In our work we combine complex systems and network science, technology, music, contemporary dance, Systema martial art, and artistic practices to cultivate a new kind of aesth/et(h)ics based on ecological interaction, confluence and evolutionary creative flow.
Using the agile approach we develop the education technology based on embodied understanding, bringing the body back into the equation in this digital age. We explore the behavioral and organizational patterns that emerge as a result of this practice and how it can be implemented in other contexts outside of the purely physical domain. We also study and document the effects and the implications of this approach as part of our ongoing research both in the scientific and in the artistic realms.
Learn more about EightOS:
The best way to experience EightOS is to join one of our online or offline activation programs, which are hosted several times a year in different locations around the world. These programs include physical body and movement practice, organizational behavior seminars, and creative work with various digital tools, sound and visualization (see examples).
Level 1: Research Lab
Request an invitation to join a research lab session of EightOS (usually 1 to 2 hours long) and experience a certain aspect of the practice. We have both online and offline events, which usually take the shape of a workshop where we mix both theory and practice / physical movement. We host multiple events throughout the year around the world, so when you sign up you will receive the full schedule for both online and offline events available. If the dates do not suit you, you can cancel and get a refund.
Level 2: Activation Program
If Level 1 is a demo version of EightOS software, then Level 2 is a full activation license. It is usually comprised of several sessions with a certain narrative (about 12 hours long in total), combining physical body practice, research, and creative work. You also get access to special training materials, digital and artistic software and hardware tools we created to facilitate EightOS practice in other contexts. You will have a chance to learn and enhance your embodied understanding of EightOS approach and integrate it into your daily practice.
You can join one of the four sessions that we host every year. The number of places is limited, so it’s better to get your pass early. Your ticket is refundable and transferable, so you can return it or give it to somebody else.
Level 3: Custom Session
We can also organize custom-made ∞OS experiences for a specific contexts. It can be a presentation, a performance, a workshop, a participatory experience or any other event. You can see reports from our previous events or check the examples of the modules that we can provide. Send us a message to receive more information.
You can also join the custom sessions as a participant, in which case we advise you to apply for the Level 1 or Level 2 as you will then be informed about the external events.
Procedures: Implement ∞OS Principles into Real Life
∞OS is a portable practice, you can apply it in any context: from fitness and self-defense, to intersubjective relations, business, and politics. Our set of principles helps you see tensions as opportunities and our procedures offer concrete formulas you can apply to reach your objectives. Choose the procedure below to see how ∞OS can be useful for you, depending on the situation you’re in.
