LECTURERS
Participant’s TESTIMONIALS about the LECTURERS:
„Kristina and all her team, they are not just doctors, talented artists, exceptional sport athletes and dancers, they are mostly visionaries to me. They found a way to see things holistically and how to bring together their rich personal life’s journeys, experiences and extraordinary abilities to the very healing approach. They all are very wise and strong personalities who have a lot to tell. They inspire by their strength and modesty.“ Kamila
“Professional group in each field – they provide you with various experiences, knowledge, and opportunities.” Shizuka, Japan
Kristina Höschlová, MD
Medical doctor, Czech Republic
Specialized in anesthesiology, emergency medicine and mountain medicine. Over 23 years of experiences in emergency medicine and rescue, practicing with the emergency rescue and alpine helicopter rescue services (France, Czechia). Working with the humanitarian organizations (e.g. Doctors without Borders) as an anesthesiologist in the war zones (Afghanistan, Yemen, Kurdistan, Ukraine).
Kristina is continuously extending her professional medical field with non-invasive and non-pharmacological techniques, such as musculoskeletal medicine, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (Czechia), yoga therapy (India), herbal therapy (France), Mediterranean medicine (Italy).
What did the participants say about Kristina’s classes?
“I liked the diversity and alignment with the program of the day”
“I appreciate her professionality, uniqueness”
“I appreciated this very nice completion with the classical music and nature sounds. I also liked the spoken word during the rest, all the messages were very peaceful and joyful”
“Kristina is a very advanced yogi (besides many other abilities and knowledges); her lessons are very spiritual and nice”
Filip Burget, MD, PhD
Medical doctor, Czech Republic
Specialized in traumatology and general surgery, Assoc. Professor and Head of the Dpt.of Traumatology at the General Teaching Hospital in Prague. Since 2011 working with the humanitarian organization Medevac as a trauma surgeon and coordinator (Jordan, Iraq, Nepal, Senegal and Ukraine). Being a former semi-professional basketball player, Filip cooperates with the Czech basketball team as a sport physician.
He is interested in complementary medicine, practicing musculoskeletal and manual medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Further fields of interest: free-diving (Apnea Academy level 3), barefoot walking, mountain medicine, expeditions (e.g. Aconcagua 6962 m, Kilimanjaro 5898 m), survival techniques, self-defense and fighting system Krav Maga (level 5)
What did the participants say about Filip’s workshop in trauma prevention and acupressure?
“After his classes it was easier for me to practice and implement several things into my daily routine”
“I appreciate Filip’s professionality, his know how to transmit his knowledge and experiences to others”
“I like his attitude “there is always a way to make things possible rather than impossible”. More doctors like him! I learned a lot about acupressure and its benefits. I appreciate the breathing techniques as well. Both was very helpful and useful!”
What did the participants say about Petr’s physiotherapy workshops?
“Petr’s physiotherapy was just great!”
“I appreciate Petr’s professionality, his know how to transmit his knowledge and experiences to others”
Petr Bitnar, PhD
Doctor in physiotherapy, Czech Republic
Master and PhD in physiotherapy, specialized in visceral-somatic patterns, trigger point therapy, deep spinal stabilization system, musculoskeletal medicine and others.
Teaching and practicing at the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Dpt. of the University Hospital Motol, Prague and at the 2nd Medical School, Charles University, Prague.
Giving lectures mostly in visceral-somatic physiotherapy worldwide: (e.g. Chicago, USA 2016, Taichung, Taiwan 2017-19, University of Mangalore, India 2018, Santiago Chile, Chile 2018, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. 2019, Sydney, Australia 2020).
Take a glimpse at Petr’s work at the Rehabilitation School Prague:
Tom Hora
Martial-Artist, Czech Republic
Tom is a true body-mind movement master.
As a professional Fire-Artist he has been studying with many different teachers around the globe in order to learn a whole range of Martial Art techniques and meditative body-work practices. Practicing Fire-Art since 2000, he has done more than a thousand related performances world-wide.
Tom has been studying Chinese martial arts (Shaolin Kungfu) since 2002, Taiji and Qi Gong since 2005.
He has studied and performed the traditional Indian Fire Art Banethi in Varanasi, India, for over 6 seasons.
In 2015-2018, Tom extended his studies of Internal Cultivation, Qi gong, Taiji and Kungfu in Wudang mountains, China, and remains a student of Mr.Li Shifu (Abbot and Master of the Five Immortals Temple).
Tom gives numerous workshops and classes in Fire-Art, Kungfu, Qi Gong and others world-wide. E.g., he coached performers in the Prague New Cirque Centre in long-staff techniques and acrobatics.
Tom’s extraordinary „Way of heart“ is also influenced and inspired by Zen meditation, dance, Taiko Drumming, yoga practice, Taoist spirituality, and Traditional Taoist Medicine.
More about Tom’s art here.
What did the participants say about Tom’s qi gong classes?
“I appreciated the calmness and the holistic approach”
“During his classes, Tom knows to transmit his concentration, balance, energy and the strength to the others”
“Tom is a very spiritual and integrated person, very humble and gifted. There is spirituality in his every move.”
“Because of Tom I can now improve my morning Qi Gong exercises.”
Abhejali Bernardová
Champion athlete, meditation teacher, Czech Republic
Abhejali is a long distance swimmer being the 4th Woman in history and the 1st swimmer from a landlocked country to complete the incredible challenge of Oceans Seven.
Abhejali has also competed at the highest level in ultra running. She is a multiple national champion at 100 kms and 24 hours and has completed the 6-day race (619 km) in New York, achieving the 2nd place. She is a member of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team.
Since the age of 18 Abhejali has been meditating with Sri Chinmoy who became her teacher and guide on the path of self-discovery. This is how she has been given her first name “Abhejali” meaning “Pure Water” or “Cry for Knowledge”.
Being a positive, highly motivated, mentally focused athlete, Abhejali has learnt several techniques that help her challenge her own limitations. Whether they come from the mind or the body she continues to strive ahead, pushing her boundaries with a ‘never give up’ spirit.
You can meet Abhejali in many captivating interviews and talks or in person as a singer with the Agnikana’s Group.
What did the participants say about Abhejali’s motivation talk and meditation?
“Wow! Don’t have a word!”
“Her talk was resonating with my heart, I just enjoyed every single word. Her “never give up attitude” was completely resonating with me and her speech about the joy and that little child in our hearts was so kind and warm! She was very authentic throughout her speech.”
Jana Krumlovská Bagarová, Jayanti
Professional dancer, Czech Republic
Jana is fore mostly known as an outstanding dance professional. Beside her dance performances world-wide she is a dedicated dance teacher and yoga teacher, enlarging her practice with aromatherapy, sound therapy and studies of philosophy, psychology and spirituality.
She performs belly-dance, Oriental style, Bollywood style, Egyptian folklore, Brazilian Samba, Arabic-Spanish fusion and others.
She was awarded Miss Heart and Miss Orient (Brno, Czech Republic, 2005), 2nd in classical oriental dance competition (Liptov, Slovakia, 2012) and 3rd Runner Up in “Bellydancer of the Universe” (California, USA, 2013).
In 2015 she toured Europe and China as a dancer in the “Alice in Wonderland” project, making up part of the dance theater production “Bellydance Evolution” led by Jillina Carlano (Los Angeles, USA).
In 2019 she participated in the Belly-Dance Experience educational program, coaching in Los Angeles, USA.
In her classes she places the emphasis on the individual needs of each participant. She likes to implement elements of ballet, modern dance and yoga.
As a yoga teacher, Jana is leading classes of the gentle Hatha yoga SIMILIRIS and practicing aromatherapy within projects of the “Lavender valley”.
She offers also Ananda Mandala breathing methods and guided meditation.
Jana’s motto: „Dance is my great passion. Thanks to dance, I can express everything what is happening inside me…“
You can join her classes in the Prague center: Studio Naplno
What did the other participants say about Jana’s dance classes?
“Jana is a very warm and openminded person, she just makes dance everybody; it is a great gift. To me personally, she has helped to discover my passion for dance, especially latino!”
“I realized that dance could be either relaxation tool or healing exercise for both body and mind, it was good to see that movement could be that beautiful”
“I liked her professionality, how she knows to share her joy with others”
Michaela Kardová
physiotherapist, dance and yoga teacher
Michaela is a multitalented artist passionate about dance, music, art and theatre. Besides her way of artist, she practices in healthcare as a professional physiotherapist.
Her various experiences give her an opportunity to enrich her therapeutic work with art and the artistic way with medicinal aspects.
Michaela is a successful teacher and choreographer with the elementary art school of Votice. She also practices individual and group physiotherapy in different clinics and sanatoriums implementing diverse approaches, including therapeutic yoga for kids with obesity, relaxation, mindful movement, mindful eating and dancing classes.
She achieved her bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy at Purkyne’s University in the Czech Republic. In her professional way, she participated in different courses in physiotherapy and movement techniques in Czechia and abroad (e.g., in New Zealand, Australia, Spain, and Portugal).
Michaela conducts lessons in physio-dance, yoga, contemporary dance and improvisation and is especially appreciated for her empathic approach and excellent teaching skills.
