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Altai Trekking to the Gates of Shambhala
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Wonder at glaciers and walk amongst them
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Altai Trekking - 2012 - A Rare Walk in Heaven on Earth
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A journey into the rare natural beauty that is Altai providing nourishment for soul and body.
Yoga at Altitude, Meditation in stillness
This extraordinary virtually-pristine landscape that is the home to the rarely-sighted snow leopard, natural fauna and flora that seems to coexist with the elements magically and beautifully, is the palette upon which we shall be trekking by foot and on horse, rafting and walking to altitudes that invigorate and expand the consciousness.
From the Alpine meadows and lowlands of the Altai we will slowly climb towards the pinnacle and sacred centre of this region - Mount Belukha. Alongside fast flowing glacier rivers and through pine forests that put the Lord of the Rings to shame, we will trek together, share together and listen and be guided by the stories of the grandmothers.
Mount Belukha, where in the 1920's the great mystic and painter Nicholai Roerich and his wife disappeared through the portal of Shambhala for over two weeks, we shall touch the glacier lakes of this sacred mountainscape and meditate within these natural shamanic temples.
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The Valley of the Mother of the World
We visit the Mother of the World Valley region and share a magic meditation in a deeply spiritual place. We walk through pristine natural landscapes that shows phenomenal beauty.
We have a chance to meet local Kams (shamen) and learn about the sacred landscape and traditions.
Accommodation and experiences on this Altai trekking adventure: We shall be enjoying a summer climate that reaches into the sometimes high 80sC (30ºF), camping in tents and wooden chalets. Experiencing and enjoying Bagnas (Russian saunas), swimming in glacier-cold crystal clear lakes of many colours and doing yoga and t'ai chi within some of the earth's most stunning landscapes as our inspiration.
An Altai festival
Rafting on white waters
We will have a chance to raft rapids inthe natural waters that flow from the Altai mountains at high speed down the gorges and through the fir-clad forests as well as taking in the magnificent splendour of the ascending hills to snow-covered summits on horseback. We may have an opportunity to visit Mongolia (depending on travel permit and other considerations) where you can hang out with the locals and enjoy their festivals and sacred ceremonies.
Walking, sharing, talking, silent or allowing the awe and wonder of this magnificent temple of nature to merge into your being
There will be opportunities to meditate, practice walking meditation, do some T'ai Chi and yoga with your hosts, Jonathan Trapman, a yoga teacher of many years standing (and sitting!) and Virve Viigand, Tai Chi master and massage therapist (see Altai Massage).
As we camp along the way, evenings round the fire will enable storytelling, sharing and community to be celebrated and enjoyed.
This unique experience will introduce you to a part of the world that is little populated, considered sacred earth by the indigenous people and offers incomparable and vast vistas of nature at its most magnificent and awe inspiring.
This time of year not only offers a very pleasant climate but also enables us to explore areas that would at other times be off limit, due to inaccessibility.
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Both the high Altai and the plains and valleys of Mongolia are places of sparce population and yet those that one will meet on the way have been drawn to these places because of their spiritual and sacred nature and thus the personal pilgrimage that can be experienced will afford openings on many levels and in often unexpected ways.
About your hosts on this trip
Jonathan Trapman and Virve Viigand have explored this pristine territory and fallen in love with it. Virve, born in Russia and brought up in Estonia has the Shamanic inheritance through her lineage and her familiarity with the Altai Shamanic tradition that has been a strong foundation in her Altai Massage School and practice.
Jonathan, a yoga practitioner and teacher, photographer and writer has spent a lifetime travelling the world, photographing and absorbing the cultures and understanding of all who he has met and with whom he has shared his journey. His yoga, from the Siddha Samaj yoga tradition from South India has been, for more than 20 years a pivotal part of his life. As founder of Yoga-ez, he has not shied away from spreading ancient wisdom through modern means and using communication as the basis for growth and understanding.
Their combined depth of experience and knowledge, renowned humour, love of life and joyful enthusiasm will help you to make this Altai trekking experience and journey into Mongolia, on a body, mind and soul level, one to be treasured for life.
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