YANTRA YOGA
The Tibetan Yoga of Movement
March, 29th
COMPLETE BREATHING & THE MINDFUL YOGA
OF MOVEMENT
3-hour Introduction to Yantra Yoga & Breath Awareness Session
OF MOVEMENT
3-hour Introduction to Yantra Yoga & Breath Awareness Session
This 3-hour session explores the importance of complete breathing in daily life and in spiritual practice. We will learn, experience and train very simple yet effective breathing inquiries that allow your body to rediscover the natural intelligence of our breath and develop breathing awareness.
Through simple movements of Yantra Yoga, a sytem that combines breath awareness with mindful movement to harmonize body, energy and mind, we will connect with the ever-present resource of the breath, a practice preserved by Tibetan yogis since the 8th century.
Finally, introducing a flavour of Pranayamas (the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises) by applying the famous «Nine Purifiation Breathings» practice, in which we will focus on our perception on all three levels of Body, Energy and Mind to discover why this practice precedes most of the formal sitting practices.
*This workshop is open to all levels and requires no previous yoga experience.
*This session is the first of a series weekend afternoon sessions.
Through simple movements of Yantra Yoga, a sytem that combines breath awareness with mindful movement to harmonize body, energy and mind, we will connect with the ever-present resource of the breath, a practice preserved by Tibetan yogis since the 8th century.
Finally, introducing a flavour of Pranayamas (the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises) by applying the famous «Nine Purifiation Breathings» practice, in which we will focus on our perception on all three levels of Body, Energy and Mind to discover why this practice precedes most of the formal sitting practices.
*This workshop is open to all levels and requires no previous yoga experience.
*This session is the first of a series weekend afternoon sessions.
We will breathe together through:
- 1. Breath Perception: Understanding of Complete breathing
| Simple Exercises for Complete breathingBreathing is the most readily accessible resource you have for creating and sustaining your vital energy.
We will learn the anatomical foundations of breathing, the science behind optimal breathing, and its effect on our biological functions and health.
We will realign our posture, release muscular tension and restore the freshness and well-being of the body.
1st block: 15.00 - 16.20 - Body Breath Synchrony: Yantra Yoga - The mindful yoga of movement.
| Simple Yantra Yoga Exercises for Complete breathing | Pranayamas - Breathing techniques «Nine Purification Breathings»We will put our learnings and breathing to regulate the state of our mind, through awareness and relaxation of the movements from the ancient Tibetan Yoga discipline: Yantra Yoga. And we will study some easy-to-remember sequences from this wonderful yoga tradition to build an anti-stress and relax toolkit routine.
Relaxation
2nd block: 16.40 - 18.00
Take the opportunity to discover how to breathe without tension, in a more complete and fluid way.
Location
Svaha Yoga (Downtown), Begijnensteeg 1, Amsterdam
Timing
15:00 - 18:00 with 1-2 short breaks
Please come at least 15 mins in advance to change, look around and prepare for the session.
What to bring
Blanket and Cushion: We have cushions and blankets for you but please feel free to bring your own.
Clothing: wear comfortable warm clothing, that you can remove or put on easily in layers if you get too warm or too cold.
Shoes and socks: no shoes are allowed in the yoga spaces. Wear warm socks.
Price
€35
(In case of financial difficulties please contact for a arrangement: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
! Limited capacity !
To reserve a spot make a partial (€15) or full payment via the link:
bank link to secure the spot
(feel free to input the full amount if you prefer not to split into multiple transactions)
In case of questions please contact: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
Location
Svaha Yoga (Downtown), Begijnensteeg 1, Amsterdam
Timing
15:00 - 18:00 with 1-2 short breaks
Please come at least 15 mins in advance to change, look around and prepare for the session.
What to bring
Blanket and Cushion: We have cushions and blankets for you but please feel free to bring your own.
Clothing: wear comfortable warm clothing, that you can remove or put on easily in layers if you get too warm or too cold.
Shoes and socks: no shoes are allowed in the yoga spaces. Wear warm socks.
Price
€35
(In case of financial difficulties please contact for a arrangement: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
! Limited capacity !
To reserve a spot make a partial (€15) or full payment via the link:
bank link to secure the spot
(feel free to input the full amount if you prefer not to split into multiple transactions)
In case of questions please contact: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
Lily Orlova
Instructor of the course
Lily was born in the mid-'80s in Caucasus region. She became interested in Buddhism, in particular the Dzogchen Atiyoga Teaching, in 2010 when she met the great Master Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and discovered the ancient system of Yantra Yoga, transmitted by him. By that time, she had practiced different systems of Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. Once meeting Yantra Yoga she started practicing it regularly. She took multiple trainings and breathing courses with senior instructors and in 2018 became an instructor of "The 8 Tibetan Movements That Purify The Prana". Since that moment, she leads regular Yantra Yoga classes in Amsterdam.
About the method
Yantra Yoga is one of the oldest recorded systems of yoga in the world. It has come to us by way of Tibet, a land that holds a vast, rich Buddhist knowledge and heritage.
Yantra Yoga's unique series of positions and movements, combined with conscious breathing, can help coordinate and harmonize one's personal energy so that the mind can relax and find its authentic balance. Understanding the immense benefit it holds for everyone, Yantra Yoga was first introduced to the West in the 1970s by one of the foremost Dzogchen masters of our time, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Many positions used in Yantra Yoga are similar to those of Hatha Yoga, but the way to assume and apply them differs significantly.
Yantra Yoga's unique series of positions and movements, combined with conscious breathing, can help coordinate and harmonize one's personal energy so that the mind can relax and find its authentic balance. Understanding the immense benefit it holds for everyone, Yantra Yoga was first introduced to the West in the 1970s by one of the foremost Dzogchen masters of our time, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Many positions used in Yantra Yoga are similar to those of Hatha Yoga, but the way to assume and apply them differs significantly.
Instructors
- Lily OrlovaLily comes from the Caucasus region of Russia. In 2010 she met the great Dzogchen Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Yantra Yoga. By that moment she had practiced different systems of Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. Once meeting Yantra Yoga she started practicing it regularly. She took multiple courses with senior instructors and in 2018 became an instructor of "The 8 Tibetan Movements That Purify The Prana". Since that moment she leads regular Yantra Yoga classes in Amsterdam.
- Marc Van WestreenenMarc received his first teachings in body and energy cultivation from masters in the Chinese tradition. Coming from a background of practicing Chinese internal martial arts and teaching Qigong, he took interest in the practice of Yantra Yoga. He started his Yantra Yoga practice in 2006, the year he met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and was authorized to teach the first level of Yantra formally in 2010. Marc started a weekly Yantra Yoga class in Amsterdam in 2008 and has led Yantra Yoga retreat in the Netherlands and abroad.
For more information about Yantra Yoga, please visit: www.yantrayoga.net
Yantra Yoga classes are for people of any skills level and age.
