After six years of yoga projects in schools in the Grosseto area of Mt Amiata, thanks to ASIA, this is the 2nd year I’m also teaching in the Val d’Orcia
COMMUNITY NEWS
Yantra Yoga Teacher Training Level 2, April 14–23, 2025 at Dzamling Gar
Since those distant days, Yantra Yoga – one of the first practices taught by Rinpoche – continues to be one of the main gateways to the Teaching and remains an invaluable tool capable of bringing benefit and relief to many in this corrupted age, where stress, discomfort, and confusion are increasingly widespread, and Yoga is often reduced to yet another business.
Yantra Yoga Retreat with Oni McKinstry in Phendeling
Oni taught the preliminary exercises and all five series of yantras, including the first to fourth series in both first and second variations. She also taught all five pranayamas. The teaching was comprehensive and integrated, respecting the diverse levels and physical conditions of the participants. At the same time, it challenged each of us to go beyond our limits and deepen our personal practice. Oni is an outstanding teacher, whom we hold in deep respect.
Merigar West Weekly Program 9-15 October
This week, there will be two Ganapujas: Monday, Dakini Day, and Saturday, New Moon and Solar Eclipse, both at 6pm and webcast.
Died – Sergey Feofanov
Today, on 6th October, Sergey Feofanov passed away after a long illness in Moscow, Russia. Many people know how much he contributed into the Dzogchen Community. In loving memory of our dear Vajra brother.
Dakini Upadesha, and Principles of the Visionary Methods of Lhundrub with Elias Capriles
We were very fortunate, at Tsegyalgar East, to welcome Elias Capriles for a ten day retreat from 27 August to 4 September.
Married – Igor Pushkarev and Lena Gusarova in Tenerife, Spain
Married – Igor Pushkarev and Lena Gusarova on September 20, 2023 in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain
Update on Project for Installing Photovoltaic Panels
We would like to Thank everyone who has contributed to this project and share with you the results of this campaign so far.
Merigar West Weekly Program 2-8 October
This week we return to the usual programme; at the weekend, starting on Friday, Course on the Third Series of Yantra Yoga with Laura Evangelisti.
Merigar West Weekly Program 25 September-1 October
The practice retreat on the anniversary of the Master’s passing continues. Ganapuja with Invocation of the Lamp on Wednesday and another ganapuja on Friday
Summer Update from Kunsangar South
Summer 2023 at Kunsangar South passed peacefully, in work and practice. Many retreats were cancelled, but August was especially busy with many courses and retreats.
Yoga Kids Summer Camp at Dzamling Gar: A Month of Joy, Discovery, and Kumar Kumari
The Yoga camp’s idea was a dream nurtured over several years. It finally became a reality as a step towards providing a safe, nurturing space for kids (and potentially teenagers).