Since October '19 I teach a weekly clas in Lu Jong 1 in Leidschendam, The Netherlands. The group is very stable and constant. The importance and intensity of the practice is ever apparent. Our blind participant has recently passed away. We will always remember her and what she taught us as she learned and practiced Lu Jong too.
Wednesday mornings: 8h45-10h15.
Venue :Outside location: Park on the Via Verdi, Leidschendam: provide your own attributes.
Inside location: Vlietweg 14, Leidschendam, there is no need to bring along anything really.
Costs: Using a "strippenkaart " system:
Outside location : 11euros per session, strippenkaart with 10 strips: 110euros
Inside location: 15 euros per session , strippenkaart 10 strips : 150 euros
Buying less strips per time is also possible ( any variable is fine)
Strips are only used when one is present or if , in the case of the inside location, one cancels after 20h00 on the evening before the session.
Strippenkaarten don't expire but naturally, practicing Lu Jong is beneficial when done regularly.
Holidays or absenteeism : it is our norm to state these dates as soon as one knows when one will be away. This of course counts for myself equally.
About the lesson:
First we open our hearts to the practice : diamond heart practice. We use various meditation methods along with effective breathing exercises. Thought patterns subside while awareness, body awareness , increases.
Next we warm up the body for the next phase: diamond body practice . For example light stretches and joint movements.
In Diamond body practice we practice the Lu Jong movements of which there are 21. The first five are the element movements and these we do every lesson. The remaining movements are organized into a further 3 groups : the limbs and body parts, the organs, and the conditions. We practice a number of these movements . All movements are playful and easy to do but at the same time very effective and the whole body is included in the Lu Jong.
We end the session with Diamond mind practice where we empty the brain of thoughts entirely, ending with a powerful wish for humanity .
Besides the weekly sessions I organise and teach Lu Jong during weekend intensive retreats. This is especially tuned for people who know nothing about Lu Jong . At the end of the weekend (5 or 6 sessions) participants are able to practice at home , the diamond heart, body, and mind practice including the 5 element movements. Weekends take place in Maasland :
https://www.natuurhuisje.nl/vakantiehuisje/52195 (minimum of 3 nights at this location)
Camping is a viable alternative: (in the past: Loosdrecht, Lu Jong aan de Maas, Lu Jong is stadspark Groningen)
Weekends are planned in accordance with the wishes of the participants.
The impact of these weekends on both participants and myself is phenomenal; quite beyond words.
If you read this and feel a weekend grabs your fancy, let me know and we can organise one (minimum of 3 participants)
CARDIFF: The first weekend of October '24 a weekend intensive will take place in Cardiff Wales in the Cardiff yoga centre, adjacent to the Buddhist Centre Cardiff.
Learn the Lu Jong 1 Tibetan healing practice including the 5 element movements.
Make acquaintance with the rest of the movements.
The course includes background information:Physiological benefits, Tantrayana Buddhism, Tulku Lobsang, Tibetan medicine.
Programme: Friday 4th October '24 : 19h30-21h30
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th : 8h45-10h45 and 17h00-19h00
5 sessions in total
Lu Jong is practiced sitting on a chair or yoga cushion. The 5 element movements are done from a standing position.
All materials are present in the yoga studio.
Course price: 80 pounds, concession 50 pounds
Online sessions take place on a weekly basis on Thursday morning 9h00 CET in support of those who have participated in a weekend retreat and who cannot attend the live classes.
