A practical seminar by Adimata Giri will be held in Warsaw on 17–18 October 2026.
Purna-sannyasini Adimata Giri is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda Giri Maharaj, a teacher of the tradition of practical Advaita of the siddhas. For more than twelve years, she has devoted herself to the study and practice of yoga and, with the blessing of her teacher, shares knowledge of philosophy, meditation, breathing and contemplative methods.
The seminar is intended for those who seek to gain a deeper understanding of classical yoga, master the foundations of independent practice, and use traditional methods to develop attention, strengthen willpower, restore inner balance, and maintain health.
Seminar Programme
Day One. Introduction to Yoga
Theoretical Part
The main schools of yoga and their differences.
The goals and principles of traditional practice.
The relationship between philosophy, discipline, and practical methods.
The sequence for structuring an independent session.
The historical development of yoga: from ancient texts to modern forms of practice.
The difference between classical sources of yoga and modern systems of physical culture.
Participants will receive a basic framework that will enable them to understand the purpose of various methods and consciously structure their personal practice.
Practical Part
Concentration — exercises for maintaining attention and reducing distractibility.
Meditation — observing thoughts and states without fully identifying with them.
Contemplation — developing stable and calm perception.
Practical techniques — introduction to various methods and identification of those that correspond to the participant’s individual characteristics.
Day Two. Energy and Vital Force
Cleansing practices for releasing excessive tension.
Methods for restoring and accumulating strength.
Practices aimed at maintaining vitality.
Working with the breath.
Using breathing exercises to relax, stabilise, and activate one’s state.
Who the Meeting Is Intended For
The seminar is designed for participants with different levels of experience:
those who are just becoming acquainted with yoga;
practitioners wishing to systematise their knowledge;
those seeking to develop attention and inner composure;
people interested in breathing, meditation, and contemplation methods;
anyone looking for traditional means of maintaining inner balance in the conditions of modern life.
The sessions are structured progressively: from explaining the origins and purposes of the methods to mastering them in practice. Particular attention is paid to ensuring that participants understand not only the technique but also its place within the overall system of yogic discipline.
Venue and Date
Warsaw, Poland
17–18 October 2026
The exact venue, schedule, and participation terms can be obtained from the organiser.
Additional Information
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