There is genuine and growing interest in Yantra Yoga in the Czech Republic. In November, we organized our second beginners’ course for the public this year, and the capacity of the Prague Gonpa was completely filled. We even had to regretfully turn down several applicants. Two participants came from Poland, where, unfortunately, there is currently no Yantra Yoga instructor. Over five sessions spanning the whole weekend, Fijalka Sable taught all the preparatory exercises. The atmosphere was, once again, very friendly, relaxed, and at the same time focused.
That a favourable wind is filling our sails was confirmed by what happened. On Saturday, we discussed with Fijalka the possibility of holding the next beginners course at the Prague cultural center Tibet Open House, which can accommodate far more practitioners. Then on Sunday, by pure coincidence, we met the founder and donor of the center and were able to agree on the plan with him on the spot.
This year, a total of 24 days of Yantra Yoga retreats took place in the Czech Republic, attended by more than 80 participants. Thanks to Yantra Yoga, our community grew by four new members. All Movements and Pranajamas of the Teaching were offered here except the Seven Lotuses, and we welcomed two third-level instructors—Honza Dolenský and Oni McKinstry. The number of regular practitioners grew significantly: once a month we hold a weekend group practice in Phendeling, we maintain a regular online Pranayama practice group, and together with Merigar East we organize regular online sessions in English. In the autumn, Jeff Sable also began teaching regularly nearby Prague.
Next year, we will welcome Oana Marcu from Romania, and in the autumn Fabio Andrico has accepted our invitation. Honza Dolenský will teach the 4th and 5th series of Yantras and Pranayamas in May, Fialka will lead several retreats throughout the whole year. And very interesting surprises are also in the pipe. We offer collaboration to all sanghas in neighbouring countries and remain open to broad cooperation in the community spirit. Just contact us at blue@dzogchen.cz.
Homage to Togden Orgyen Tenzin – the rainbow light of our lineage.
Homage to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu – the Great teacher who offered the Yantra of the union of Sun and Moon to beings of the West.
Homage to the teachers of Yantra, through whose realization the lineage continues.
