# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+03:00)
- **Event Description**: An evening dedicated to grounding, breath, and restorative awareness.

Hart will begin with seated Zen meditation instruction, offering practical guidance for posture, breath, attention, and cultivating a steady meditative presence. Drawing from decades of study in Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, this session creates an accessible foundation for both new and experienced practitioners.

The practice will continue with restorative postures integrated with pranayama techniques designed to calm the nervous system, deepen sensitivity to breath, and support a sustainable home practice. Through careful sequencing and supported poses, participants will explore how breathwork and stillness can become powerful tools for clarity, balance, and renewal.

*****The language of the training is Turkish, and simultaneous English translation will be provided.


YER: YogaŞala Nişantaşı

DATE: September 18th, 2026

HOURS: 18:00-21:00

FEE: Workshop fee: 4,000 TL (for purchases made on or after July 1, 2026)
Early bird fee: 3,000 TL (for purchases made until June 30, 2026)

***The price stated in TL may be updated depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate.


Hart Lazer:

Hart Lazer has been teaching and training Yoga teachers for more than 30 years.​

Something of a cultural hybrid, he thrives in the alchemy distilled in the hatha yoga traditions including Iyengar and Ashtanga systems. Hart’s current teaching contains an emphasis on meditation, derived through the study of zen, Tibetan, and Buddhist practices. Using a tailored and multi-faceted approach, his intention is to guide individuals in their understanding of themselves, and despite the challenges of life, to do so with ease and enjoyment.​

Hart’s major influences in his life and teaching are Ramanand Patel and Ken McCleod.​Being the co-founder of United Yoga Montreal gives Hart a home base from which he teaches nationally and internationally.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/zen-meditation-and-building-a-sustainable-pranayama-practice/200030289155824
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, workshops, art, fine-arts, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Istanbul
- **state**: IB
- **country**: Turkey
- **location**: YogaŞala (Nişantaşı)
- **lat**: 41.051500335578
- **long**: 28.991750478745
- **full address**: YogaŞala (Nişantaşı), Teşvikiye Cad. Celal Derviş Apt. 16/7 Nişantaşı,Istanbul, Turkey

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice being held?
  - **A:** Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at YogaŞala (Nişantaşı), Teşvikiye Cad. Celal Derviş Apt. 16/7 Nişantaşı,Istanbul, Turkey.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice?
  - **A:** Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice is organized by YogaŞala.
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  - **A:** YogaŞala has 133+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. YogaŞala has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Istanbul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Zen Meditation & Building a Sustainable Pranayama Practice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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