YANTRA YOGA
AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM
Ancient Tibetan movement and breath — taught so you can practise on your own.
A series of workshops. One at a time.
A series of workshops. One at a time.
These workshops are not drop-in classes.
Each session builds on the last —
breath, movement, perception —
until you have a complete practice
you can return to independently.
We meet a few times a year, in small groups.
You leave with something that belongs to you.
Each session builds on the last —
breath, movement, perception —
until you have a complete practice
you can return to independently.
We meet a few times a year, in small groups.
You leave with something that belongs to you.
Next workshop
November, 8th
FLUID BREATHING & LUNSANG OF YANTRA YOGA
Exploring Breath, Movement & Awareness
Exploring Breath, Movement & Awareness
This workshop is built around one thing: the breath.
Over three hours, we explore the principles of breathing, and the anatomy behind it through a series of simple breathing exercises to restore its natural fluidity.
From there, we explore how breath and movement work together in Yantra Yoga— an 8th-century Tibetan system that coordinates breath with precise, unhurried movement. Through the first Lungsang, we experience the precise relationship between the two, where even a small change in movement can affect the way the breath flows.
We also look at the origins of Yantra Yoga and how the practice was brought to the West by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, practise the Nine Purification Breathings, and, if time allows, explore elements of the second Lungsang. The workshop closes with relaxation and a simple dedication.
No previous yoga experience is needed.
The intention is not to master everything in one session, but to begin experiencing the relationship between breath, movement and awareness, and to leave with something you can continue exploring on your own..
Over three hours, we explore the principles of breathing, and the anatomy behind it through a series of simple breathing exercises to restore its natural fluidity.
From there, we explore how breath and movement work together in Yantra Yoga— an 8th-century Tibetan system that coordinates breath with precise, unhurried movement. Through the first Lungsang, we experience the precise relationship between the two, where even a small change in movement can affect the way the breath flows.
We also look at the origins of Yantra Yoga and how the practice was brought to the West by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, practise the Nine Purification Breathings, and, if time allows, explore elements of the second Lungsang. The workshop closes with relaxation and a simple dedication.
No previous yoga experience is needed.
The intention is not to master everything in one session, but to begin experiencing the relationship between breath, movement and awareness, and to leave with something you can continue exploring on your own..
We will breathe together through:
- Breath Perception. The anatomy of complete breathing. Simple exercises to release tension and restore the body's natural respiratory pattern.
- Body & Breath. Yantra Yoga movement sequences. The Nine Purification Breathings. Integration and rest.
Short break between blocks.
Lily Orlova
Instructor of the workshop
I came to Yantra Yoga in 2010, when I met the Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. I had already practised Hatha and Iyengar yoga for several years, but Yantra Yoga felt different. I was drawn to its precision, and especially to the way breath and movement are so closely connected.
Over the years I took courses and trainings with senior Yantra Yoga instructors Fabio Andrico and Laura Evangelisti. In 2018, I became a certified instructor of The 8 Movements of Yantra Yoga That Purify the Prana.
I have been teaching this in Amsterdam since.
I teach what transformed my own practice: using the breath not just to stay calm, but to unlock how the body moves, rests, and holds space.
Over the years I took courses and trainings with senior Yantra Yoga instructors Fabio Andrico and Laura Evangelisti. In 2018, I became a certified instructor of The 8 Movements of Yantra Yoga That Purify the Prana.
I have been teaching this in Amsterdam since.
I teach what transformed my own practice: using the breath not just to stay calm, but to unlock how the body moves, rests, and holds space.
About the method
Yantra Yoga is one of the oldest documented yoga systems in the world. It arrived in the West in the 1970s, brought by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu — one of the foremost Dzogchen masters of the 20th century.
Yantra Yoga works with the relationship between movement and breath. The positions are precise. The timing is precise. Breath, movement and rhythm are coordinated to bring the body and mind into a more balanced and integrated state.
It is not simply about achieving a particular shape. The way the body moves, the way the breath flows, and the timing between them are all part of the practice.
The Tibetans developed sophisticated methods of working with body, breath and energy to cultivate greater awareness. Through Yantra Yoga, this awareness can gradually become part of how we move, breathe and experience ourselves, not only during practice but in everyday life.
The aim is not to become more focused by forcing the mind, but to become more aware of what is already happening: how we breathe, how we move, how we hold ourselves, and how these constantly influence one another.
Yantra Yoga works with the relationship between movement and breath. The positions are precise. The timing is precise. Breath, movement and rhythm are coordinated to bring the body and mind into a more balanced and integrated state.
It is not simply about achieving a particular shape. The way the body moves, the way the breath flows, and the timing between them are all part of the practice.
The Tibetans developed sophisticated methods of working with body, breath and energy to cultivate greater awareness. Through Yantra Yoga, this awareness can gradually become part of how we move, breathe and experience ourselves, not only during practice but in everyday life.
The aim is not to become more focused by forcing the mind, but to become more aware of what is already happening: how we breathe, how we move, how we hold ourselves, and how these constantly influence one another.
Practical & Book a spot
Location
Svaha Yoga (Downtown), Begijnensteeg 1, Amsterdam (city centre)
Timing 14:30 - 17:30
Please come at least 15 mins in advance to change, look around and prepare for the session.
What to wear — Comfortable, layered clothing. No shoes in the space.
What to bring — A mat and blanket if you have them; we have spares.
Price
€35 If finances are a barrier, write to us: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
Spots are limited. Reserve yours with a €15 deposit or full payment → bank link to secure a spot
Svaha Yoga (Downtown), Begijnensteeg 1, Amsterdam (city centre)
Timing 14:30 - 17:30
Please come at least 15 mins in advance to change, look around and prepare for the session.
What to wear — Comfortable, layered clothing. No shoes in the space.
What to bring — A mat and blanket if you have them; we have spares.
Price
€35 If finances are a barrier, write to us: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
Spots are limited. Reserve yours with a €15 deposit or full payment → bank link to secure a spot
For more information about Yantra Yoga, please visit: www.yantrayoga.net
Yantra Yoga classes are for anyone, at any level, at any age. The only requirement is curiosity.
Email: yantrayoga@dzogchen.nl
KvK Number: 70262616 | BTW-id: NL002475082B94
