About us
Welcome to Pranayama with Shiv! This group is for anyone who is interested in the ancient system of Hatha Yoga. Together, we will explore various Yogic techniques to improve physical and mental well-being. These sessions offer a space for self-discovery and relaxation. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, come join us to cultivate inner peace, energy and harmony and investigate the nature of reality.
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Wellbeing Immersion 10th May 26
Online Event, Anywhere, Cardiff, GBhttps://dandelion.events/e/h2jv8
Title: Wellbeing Immersion May '26 | Ven. Lama Ahbay Rinpoche, Pranayama with Shiv and Movement Medicine with Shivani
Date: Sunday, 10th May
Time: 14:00 – 17:30 (GMT)
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us for a powerful 3.5-hour immersion
This curated immersion brings together the blend of authentic Tibetan Buddhism wisdom, Pranayama, and Movement Medicine. It promises to be totally practical yet powerfully uplifting and transformative.### The Journey:
14:00 – 15:15 | Ancient Wisdom with Geshe Lama Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche We begin the event in a space of profound stillness. We are deeply honoured to be joined by Geshe Lama Ahbay Rinpoche, who will share lineage-based teachings on how to best navigate through life with the deep understanding of human nature, passed down from Gautama Buddha. Rinpoche will give a talk on Tibetan Buddhism followed by an opportunity for Q&A with a traditional blessing for all of us in participation.
15:15 – 16:15 | Pranayama with Shiv Shiv will guide you through the ancient system of Hatha Yoga and practically show how Pranayama can clear the nervous system, balance your energy and create the conditions for total wellbeing.
16:15 – 17:15 | Awakening the Dancer: Movement Medicine with Shivani We conclude with an invitation to awaken the body, shake off and invigorate. You will tune into the wisdom of the moving body, reconnecting to your vital energy and allowing yourself to be seen and felt exactly as you are.
17:15 - 17:30 | Closing
All levels are welcome; no previous experience is required.
Bios:
Geshe Lama Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche
Rinpoche is recognised by His Holiness The Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of hermit Lama Ahbay Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche and head of the Yega Choling Monastery, which makes him responsible for many monks based in exile in South India.
Ahbay Rinpoche was born in Darjeeling, India, in 1973 (in exile from Tibet), and in 1980, when he was seven years old, he became a monk at Gaden Jangtse Monastery in South India.
After 2 years of being at the Monastery at 9 years old, in 1982, he took vows to become fully initiated into monkhood under the tutor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Khabche Ling Rinpoche who gave him the name Thupten Tendar.
In 1985, when he was twelve, His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognised him as the reincarnation of the hermit Lama Ahbay Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, who lived in a cave and was famous for his supernatural powers. In the same year, he was enthroned as Lama Ahbay Tulku Rinpoche Jigme Thupten Tendar in the Gaden Jangtse Monastery in South India.
Shiv Sandhu
Shiv is on a mission to make the mystical science of Hatha Yoga accessible for as many as possible in order to support the conditions for a happier and more fun world. After being absorbed in the world of Yoga and specialising in Pranayama for many years and seeing the changes to health and spirit that followed; Shiv felt the urge to share the discovery and try to demystify some of the hidden secrets of the practice for practitioners who wish to delve deeper in the heritage of Yoga.
Shivani Soares
Shivani is a certified Movement Medicine™ teacher and Dance Movement Psychotherapist (MA), with over a decade of experience working internationally with groups and 1–1, both online and in person. She facilitates embodied relational spaces and works as a feminine embodiment coach, supporting people to reconnect with their bodies as a place of truth, safety, and aliveness. Her work weaves movement, somatic awareness, presence, and conscious relating, and supports the capacity to stay present in connection — with oneself and others.
GUIDELINES & PROTOCOLS
In joining this session you are agreeing to the following information:
~ Ensure you have created a safe for practicing Yoga postures and afterwards as a dancefloor. It should be free from clutter. We recommend to take take to setup your space and create a serene and auspicious environment before the zoom begins. Your safety is your responsibility.
~ Move at your own pace and in ways that suit your own body. We cannot take responsibility for any injuries sustained as a result of participating in these sessions.
~ We invite you to keep your video on if you are comfortable doing so. This helps to build safety and trust in the group. We can see each other, and be seen. It is not essential to stay in camera and you are free to point your camera elsewhere, or dance off camera.
~ Participants do not have permission to record or take photographs, screen shots etc.
After booking you will receive an email confirming these protocols and with the joining instructions, if you don't receive it please email: pranayamawithshiv@gmail.com
If you are are in financial difficulty but have a strong wish to attend, please email: pranayamawithshiv@gmail.com1 attendee
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