Tsegyalgar West Gar in the Mountains of San Jose

Costantino Albini, Anya Neyman - Dzogchen Teachings, April 2012

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APRIL 3, 2012 6pm Public Dharma Talk

The Teachings of the Dzogchen Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

With Costantino Albini, visiting instructor

Dharma talk at La Arca, Todos Santos

(Free or by donation)

Upcoming Retreats:

APRIL 4 to 10, 2012 at Tsegyalgar West

Contemplation Practices in the Dzogchen Tradition

Retreat with Costantino Albini on the land

“Dance of the Three Vajras”

Retreat with Anya Neyman on the land

APRIL 8 , 2012

Tsegyalgar West OPEN HOUSE

with Costantino Albini and Anya Neyman

at Tsegyalgar West

APRIL 13-15, 2012

Vajra Dance - The Six Spaces of Samatabhadra

Course with Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com or

twestoffice@gmail.com

General Info: www.tsegyalgarwest.org

Santi Maha Sangha & Vajra Dance Retreat March 8th - 11th

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Tsegyalgar West - Rancho los Naranjos

San Jose los Cabos, B.C.S., Mexico

March 8-11, 2012

Santi Maha Sangha & Vajra Dance Retreat

The Dzogchen Transmission and Guruyoga

With Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman

Please contact us for more information: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

February Teaching Schedule at the GAR

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DURING ALL FEBRUARY and MARCH - Visiting Teacher JACOB WINKLER

“Santi Maha Sangha Assistance for Practitioners of Base and 1st Level in personal retreat”

FEBRUARY 16 TO 19, 2012

“Instruction and Practice on the main Methods of the Dzogchen Tradition¨ Retreat with Jakob Winkler

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012

“Vajra Dance course. The Six Spaces of Samatabhadra" Course with Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 4, 2012

OPEN HOUSE at the Retreat Center with instructors Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 6, 2012

“Connecting/discovering with the Natural State of Rigpa”

Jakob Winkler, public talk, at “La Arca” Todos Santos. At 6pm

MARCH 7, 2012

“WORLD WIDE TRANSMISSION OF GURU YOGA”

TIME: 8pm MST by webcast with Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

h: 18:00 Explanation of the practice for the WWT with Jakob Winkler at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 8 TO 11, 2012

“GURU YOGA - Working with Transmission for Discovering the Natural State”

Also: “ Vajra Dance of the Three Vajras”

Retreat with Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

Vajra Dance at the GAR February 24-26

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We are pleased to offer a Vajra Dance Course:
Six Spaces of Samantrabadhra

with Anya Neyman

See www.tsegyalgarwest.org web site for accommodations information.

Please bring a water bottle and socks for the mandala.

THE DANCE OF THE VAJRA

In the Dzogchen teachings the word Vajra means our true nature, the true status of all phenomena. The dance of Vajra is an important method that uses the sound and the movement to integrate the three aspects of our existence - body, energy and mind - in that knowledge. It is a very special and effective practice to restore the natural condition of our energy and harmonize our whole being. The dance is performed on a Mandala of the five colors accompanied for music and the singing of the Mantra of the six spaces of Samatabhadra (the Primordial Buddha, symbol of our real nature). In 2011 the Vajra dance was recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage for humanity.

2012 Event Schedule

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FEBRUARY 16 TO 19, 2012

“Instruction and Practice on the main Methods of the Dzogchen Tradition¨

Retreat with Jakob Winkler at Tsegyalgar West

FEBRUARY 17 TO 19, 2012

“Vajra Dance course. The Six Spaces of Samatabhadra"

Course with Anya Neyman, at “La Arca” Todos Santos, BCS

Vajra Dance weekly practices in Todos Santos, BCS.

Monday and Thursday afternoons. Information: lauriecpb@mac.com

FEBRUARY 24-26, 2012

“Vajra Dance course. The Six Spaces of Samatabhadra"

Course with Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 4, 2012

OPEN HOUSE AT the Retreat Center

with instructors Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 6, 2012

“Connecting/discovering with the Natural State of Rigpa”

Jakob Winkler, public talk, at “La Arca” Todos Santos. At 6pm

MARCH 7, 2012

“WORLD WIDE TRANSMISSION OF GURU YOGA”

TIME: 8pm MST by webcast with Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

h: 18:00 Explanation of the practice for the WWT with Jakob Winkler at Tsegyalgar West

MARCH 8 TO 11, 2012

“GURU YOGA - Working with Transmission for Discovering the Natural State”

Also: “ Vajra Dance of the Three Vajras”

Retreat with Jakob Winkler and Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

APRIL 3, 2012

“The Teachings of the Dzogchen Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu”

Costantino Albini, public talk, at “La Arca” Todos Santos. At 6pm

APRIL 4 to 10, 2012

“Contemplation Practices in the Dzogchen”

Also: “ Vajra Dance of the Three Vajras”

Retreat with Costantino Albini and Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

APRIL 8 , 2012

LAND OPEN HOUSE

with instructors Costantino Albini and Anya Neyman

at Tsegyalgar West

APRIL 13-15, 2012

“Vajra Dance course. The Six Spaces of Samatabhadra"

Course with Anya Neyman at Tsegyalgar West

For Info: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Web: http://tsegyalgarwest.org/

Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Center

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Baja Ca Sur has a Dharma Center named Tsegyalgar West situated on Los Naranjos Road in the San Jose Mountains. The beautiful ranch was given to the International Dzogchen Community, under the direction of Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche in 2003. Since then he and his senior students have been giving teachings such as Yoga Yantra, the sacred Dance of the Vajra, various tantric practices such as Mandarava, Chod, Ganapuja and practices of Dzogchen which are pure awareness practices.

Dzogchen teachings are also known as Ati-yoga, or Primordial Yoga. The word yoga is used as the equivalent Tibetan term naljor, which means awareness of the authentic condition of each individual at the core (without layers of ego). Dzogchen teachings have been transmitted through the culture of Tibet. Now in recent years they have spread around the world.

Tsegyalgar West, in the San Jose Mountains is a rustic retreat center. This beautiful and wild 3,000 acre land has natural springs, granite boulders, grand vistas and deep quiet for retreat.  There are 12 casitas available for sleeping and camping bathhouses as well. The mission is to preserve the Dzogchen Tibetan Buddhist teachings and preserve a very special and natural environment for spiritual practice.

This year Tsegyalgar west invites everyone interested to special retreats, practices and introductory talks. There will be several retreats on the retreat land from February to May 2012. Public introductory talks will be held in Todos Santos with each visiting teacher. Please see schedule of events or the web site www.tsegyalgarwest.org for more information.

Tashi Delek! Auspicious wishes!

Tsegyalgar West, San Jose del Cabo Mountains, BCS Please contact for more information: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Vajra Dance Todos Santos, Jan 20-22

2012-01-03T15:43:00.000-08:00

"TheVajra Dance of the Six Spaces of Samatabhadra"

Instructor: Anya Neyman

Place: LA ARCA Center, Todos Santos BCS

Dates: January 20-22, 2012

Friday 1/20 h: 3: 00-5: 00 pm

Saturday 1/21 h: 10: 00 am -12: 30 and 1:00-3:00 pm

Sunday 1/22 h: 1: 00 pm -3 pm and 4: 00-6: 00 pm

Costs: 800 to 1000 pesos for all three days (sliding scale)/ or 200 per session

(50% discount on the course for DZC members. No one turned away for lack of funds)

In the Dzogchen teachings the word Vajra means our true nature, the true status of all phenomena. The dance of Vajra is an important method that uses the sound and the movement to integrate the three aspects of our existence - body, energy and mind - into that knowledge. It is a very special and effective practice to restore the natural condition of our energy and harmonize our whole being.

In the Dance of the Six Spaces of Samantabhadra twelve practitioners, six females

and six males, dance together on a large Mandala of five colors which represents the

correspondence between the internal dimension of the individual and the outer dimension

of the world. They are accompanied by music and the chanted melody of the Mantra of

the Six Spaces of Samantabhadra (the primordial Buddha, symbol of our real nature).

In 2011 the Dance of Vajra has been recognized by UNESCO as humanity world heritage.

For more information: www.tsegyalgarwest.org

To register contact: lauriecpb@gmail.com

The Vajra Dance Course

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Tsegyalgar West

DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY in BCS

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

The Vajra Dance of the Six Spaces of Samatabhadra

Instructor: Anya Neyman

Place: Tsegyalgar West, Rancho Los Naranjos

San Jose los Cabos, BCS, Mexico

Dates: January 13-15, 2012

Friday JAN 13 h: 17: 00-19: 00

Saturday JAN 14 h: 10: 00-12: 30 / 16: 30-19: 00

Sunday JAN 15 h: 10: 00-12: 30 / 14: 30-16: 00

Bring: while dancing we wear socks or soft sole dance shoes

Course: 100 USD *With discount for members

Lodgings for day:

- Single casita (max 2 pers) 50 USD *With discount for members

- Shared casita (2-3 pers) 25 USD/person *With discount for members

- Dormitory (max 4 pers) 20 USD/person *With discount for members

- Camping (per person) 10 USD/person *With discount for members

Food: $ 15 USD - 3 mail/day (no discount)

Airport pickup: $20 USD each way (no discount)

Contact: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Vajra Dance is principally a practice to harmonize the energy of the individual.

If one has more profound knowledge of the Dance it becomes an important method

for integrating the three aspects of our existence of body, voice and mind into the

knowledge of the state of contemplation. Please bring socks or soft leather soles.

Course open to all interested.

Anya Neyman meets Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche in 2002 in Crimea.

In 2004 Anya joined the Dzogchen Community a from that time started to practice and learn Vajra Dance. In 2010 she took exam with Rinpoche and was authorized to start to teach the Vajra Dance of the Six Spaces of Samantabhadra and the Vajra Dance of the Three Vajras. Since that time Anya is teaching and giving courses in Russia, Ukraine, North Europe, Italy, Mexico.

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Green Tara Group Retreat - Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2012

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Tsegyalgar West

Dec 26, 2011 – Jan 2, 2012

Green Tara Group Retreat

"Study and Practice of:

Green Tara, Yantra Yoga and Vajra Dance practices.

Teachings from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu"

Main topic of our “Group Retreat” will be the study and practice of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu's text “The Yoga of Arya Tara” combined with daily practice sections of Yantra Yoga and Vajra Dance. These will be guided by authorized instructors of the Dzogchen Community. Additionally we will listen to teachings of Dzogchen from Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu. Free time for gardening and land excursions. Course open to everyone!

Instructors: Patrizia Pearl, Yantra Yoga

Anya Neyman, Vajra Dance

Please Bring: socks or soft leather soles for dance.

Info and reservation: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Yantra Yoga and Vajra Dance in December and January

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Tsegyalgar West

Dzogchen Community - Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Rancho los Naranjos, San Jose los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

December 16-18, 2011

Yantra Yoga Course for beginners

Instructor: Patrizia Pearl

Yantra Yoga is a fundamental method to integrate the profound essence of the Dzogchen Teaching into the three doors (body, voice and mind) of the practitioner. Through positions and movements combined with breathing one’s energy is coordinated and harmonized to let the mind find the authentic balance of relaxation which is the basis for contemplation.

Course open to all interested. Visit: www.yantrayoga.org

Also: Yantra Yoga Advanced

February 3 – 12 During Group Retreat

January 13-15, 2012

February 24-26, 2012

and/or

April 13 - 15, 2012

“The Vajra Dance of the Six Spaces of Samathabadra”

Vajra Dance Instructor: Anya Neyman

Vajra Dance is principally a practice to harmonize the energy of the individual.

If one has more profound knowledge of the Dance,it becomes an important method

for integrating the three aspects of our existence of body, voice and mind into the

knowledge of the state of contemplation. Please bring socks or soft leather soles.

Course open to all interested. See October post for more information.

Courses are 100 usd

(plus food; $15/day and various priced accomodations)

50% discount on the course and lodgings for members

Contact Info: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Upcoming VAJRA DANCE Retreats

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Courses and Retreats in Vajra Dance:

with Anya Neyman

"Vajra Dance of the 6 Spaces"

November 18 - 20^th

December 26, 2011 to January 2, 2012

(During Group Retreat)

February 24 - 26, 2012 and

April 4 - 10, 2012 (During SMS Retreat)

"Dance of the Three Vajras"

January 27 - 29^th

March 8 - 11th, 2012

(During SMS Retreat)

and

April 13 - 15, 2012

In the Dzogchen teaching Vajra means our real nature, the true condition of all

phenomena. The Vajra Dance is an important method which uses sound and movement

for integrating the three aspects of our existence – body, energy and mind – in that

knowledge.

The Vajra Dance is also a very special and effective practice for restoring the natural

condition of our energy and harmonizing our whole being. As such it can be approached,

with due awareness and respect, by all people who are sincerely interested in it and wish

to receive its benefits.

In the Dance of the Six Spaces of Samantabhadra twelve practitioners, six females

and six males, dance together on a large Mandala of five colors which represents the

correspondence between the internal dimension of the individual and the outer dimension

of the world. They are accompanied by music and the chanted melody of the Mantra of

the Six Spaces of Samantabhadra (the primordial Buddha, symbol of our real nature).

In 2011 the Dance of Vajra has been recognized by UNESCO as humanity wordly

heritage.

Please join us in the opportunity to learn and practice The Vajra Dance at the beautiful

retreat land of Tsegyalgar West, Baja Ca Sur. Please contact us for more information: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Tentative Schedule 2011 - MAY 2012

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This year Tesgyalgar West in Baja Ca Sur is pleased to offer a series of teachings and practice retreats very useful for newcomers and beneficial for older practitioners alike. Starting with Yoga and Vajra Dance in November, which embody meditation and movement, then continuing with Santi Maha Sangha teachings for a more thorough understanding of the buddhist path and stages to realization. These teaching are based on the three main sections of "The Precious Vase" (Sutra, Tantra, Dzogchen) written by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. Please join us for some or all of these great opportunities to deepen our understanding. In the wonderful spaciousness of the land where mountains and sky are vast, may we grow in community together.

Tentative Schedule

NOVEMBER 2011 - MAY 2012

at TSEGYALGAR WEST

BCS

Courses and Retreats in Vajra Dance:

with Anya Neyman

"Vajra Dance of the 6 Spaces OR Dance of the Three Vajras"

November 18 - 20th

"Vajra Dance of the 6 Spaces OR Dance of the Three Vajras"

January 6 - 8, 13 - 15, 27 - 29th

February 24 - 26, 2012

April 4 - 10, 2012
tentative dates

"Vajra Dance of the 6 Spaces OR Dance of the Three Vajras"

March 8 - 11th, 2012 During SMS Retreat

April 13 - 15, 2012
tentative dates

Yantra Yoga with Patrizia Pearl

Study and Practice

Yantra Yoga Beginners

December 9 - 11

Dec 26 - Jan 2

Yantra Yoga Advanced

December 16-18

Yantra Yoga during Retreat

February 3 - 12

Yantra Yoga during Retreat

February 17 - 19

DECEMBER 26 to JANUARY 2, 2012

Special Open Group Retreat on the Land

FEBRUARY 1 to 11th, 2012

Steve Landsberg Retreat

Study of Foundational Practices
"Santi Maha Sangha"
and
"The Three Rushen's"

Also a Public Talk In San Jose
February 1 or 2, 2012

FEBRUARY 5 to 11th, 2012

Jacob Winkler

"Santi Maha Sangha Assistance for Practitioners"

(Base and 1st Level)

tentative dates

Public Talk in San Jose TBA

FEBRUARY 16 TO 19, 2012

Elio Guarisco Retreat

tentative dates

"Tantra Practices and

Meditation of the Three Roots"

April 4 to 10, 2012

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Costantimo Albini

Retreat on the "Principle of Integration”

tentative dates

Public talk in San Jose April 3

Please check back for changes and more information as it becomes available!

Directions from Airport:
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Tibetan Yoga of Movement

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YANTRA YOGA

the Tibetan Yoga of Movement

with instructor PATRIZIA PEARL

April 8, 9 and 10 Weekend

Yantra Yoga Course for beginners:

Preliminaries, Tsigjong, Lungsang.

April 22, 23 and 24 Weekend

Yantra Yoga Course Advanced

Tsadul, Pranajama 1, Series 1-2, the Vajra Wave

Yantra Yoga or the Yoga of Movement is an ancient system of Tibetan yoga based on the text The Union of the Sun and the Moon, written in the 8th century by the master and translator Vairochana. Chögyal Namkhai Norbu wrote a detailed commentary on the root text and started to transmit this teaching in the West at the beginning of the seventies.

Yantra Yoga is a fundamental method to integrate the profound essence of the Dzogchen Teaching in the three doors (body, voice and mind) of the practitioner. Through positions and movements combined with breathing one’s energy is coordinated and harmonized, so as to let the mind find the authentic balance and relaxation which is the basis for getting into contemplation.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat

Info and registration: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

Retreats of Vajra Dance

2011-03-03T12:06:00.000-08:00

Vajra Dance on the Mandala
at Tsegyalgar West
Baja California Sur , Mexico

March 24, 25, 26, 2011
The Vajra Dance of the Liberation of the Six Lokas

April 1, 2, 3, 2011
The Vajra Dance of the Three Vajras

with Anna Neyman

In the Dzogchen Teaching sound and movement are very important because they are the means to integrate oneself into the state of contemplation. The Vajra Dance is principally a practice to harmonize the energy of the individual. If one has a more profound knowledge of the meaning of the Dance, it becomes a method for integrating the three existences of body, voice and mind into the knowledge of the state of contemplation.

This integration is one of the most important aims of a Dzogchen practitioner. The Vajra Dance is practiced on a Mandala which represents the correspondence between the internal dimension of the individual and the outer dimension of the world.
Retreat held at Tsegyalgar West
Rancho Los Naranjos
North of San Jose del Cabo
BCS México

Info and Registration:
Phone: 624.113.5915
E-Mail: twestoffice@gmail.com
http://www.tsegyalgarwest.org

Info: tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

LOSAR TASHI DELEG!

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Tsegyalgar West

wishes a Peaceful and Harmonious

New Year to all!

LOSAR - TASHI DELEG!
(Auspicious Wishes to you in the New Lunar Year)

Iron Rabbit Year 2138

(March 5th, 2011 - February 28th, 2012)

Mandarava Poster for Download

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Poster flyer for upcoming retreat

Vajra Dance Practice

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The Tsegyalgar West Dzogchen Community is pleased to announce

Vajra Dance Practice Weekend at the Gar

February 11, 12 & 13, 2011

Led by Anya Neyman, an authorized Vajra Dance Teacher

In the Dzogchen Teaching sound and movement are very important because they are the means to integrate oneself into the state of contemplation. The Vajra Dance is principally a practice to harmonize the energy of the individual. If one has a more profound knowledge of the meaning of the Dance, it becomes a method for integrating the three existences of body, voice and mind into the knowledge of the state of contemplation.

This integration is one of the most important aims of a Dzogchen practitioner. The Vajra Dance is practiced on a Mandala which represents the correspondence between the internal dimension of the
individual and the outer dimension of the world.

Cost: By Donation (Lodging, Food and Teacher separate please)

Retreat held at Tsegyalgar West
Rancho Los Naranjos
North of San Jose del Cabo
BCS México

Info and Registration:
Phone: 624.113.5915
E-Mail: twestoffice@gmail.com
http://www.tsegyalgarwest.org

Green Karma Yoga Group Retreat

2011-01-20T08:13:00.000-08:00

February 13th – 16th

“Green” Karma Yoga Group Retreat”

at the Vegetable Garden and Orchards of the Gar

Bring your hat and gardening gloves

“Certificated for SMS students”

Cost: $60 with no member discounts.

To register please contact the secretary at:

tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

http://www.tsegyalgarwest.org/

Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and the Baja Retreat Land

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Choegyal Namkhai Norbu was born in 1938 in Derge, in Eastern Tibet and was
recognized at birth as the reincarnation of a noted exponent of the Dzogchen tradition. Notwithstanding his youth, he was already well known by the end of the 1950s as a person with a profound knowledge of the Dzogchen teachings and also as a spiritual teacher.

In 1962 he took up a post teaching Tibetan language and literature in Naples at the Istituto Universitario Orientale di Napoli where he worked until 1992. From the mid seventies Namkhai Norbu began to teach Yantra Yoga and Dzogchen meditation to a few Italian students and the growing interest in his teachings convinced him to dedicate himself increasingly to such activities. Together with a number of disciples he founded the first Dzogchen community in Tuscany, and then later founded other centers in various parts of Europe, Russia, the United States, Central and South America and Australia.

The Retreat Land in Baja Ca Sur, Mexico is slowly being improved and developed into a spiritual center for retreat and deep practice. Tsegyalgar West is a 3,000-acre tropical drylands ranch in the mountains just northwest of San Jose del Cabo. This amazing ranch in the natural biosphere was given to Choegyal Namkhai Norbu in 2003. There are now 20 small casitas, palapa kitchen, a large outdoor teaching area and Tibetan Yoga/Vajra dance area to support retreat activities and study of Buddhism and Dzogchen.

February Mandarava Retreat

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Tsegyalgar West

Baja California Sur, Mexico

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February 17th – 21st

The Long Life Practice of Mandarava

Explanation and Practice of Chudlen and Tsalungs of Mandarava

with Nina Robinson

The Jnana Dakini Mandarava practice is one of the most significant practices in the teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu for strengthening the life force. If our energy is weak or damaged, we are more open to negative influences and obstacles in our life and meditation. Together with Tsalung breathing and Chudlen, Mandarava practice directs the practitioner to integrate the essence of the elements in the body on a path toward the body of light and total realization.

During this weekend retreat, Nina will guide the Short and Long Mandarava Terma Practices as revealed by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu. Instruction will include mudras and mantras, use of instruments, making the dadar, application of Chudlen Practice, and Tsalung breathing.

Cost: $240 with the usual member discounts.

To register please contact the secretary at:

tsegyalgarwestsecretary@gmail.com

For more information, directions and details please visit the official web site
http://www.tsegyalgarwest.org