About us
The International Atiyoga Foundation (ATIF) was founded in July 2018 by Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu with the purpose of offering tools to help people discover their most authentic condition.
The Master created this Foundation with the intention of uniting all the organizations of the Dzogchen Community.
The Foundation is governed by a Board with five members, elected for a five-year term.
ATIF promotes Master's legacy through publications and through Gars and Lings activities around the world, organized by the Ati Yoga departments.
Ati Yoga Departments
The Ati Movement and Mind Department coordinated by Fabio Andrico, is divided into four departments:
- Yantra Yoga, led by Laura Evangelisti, with Nataly Nitsche as the executive manager;
- Vajra Dance, managed by Prima Mai and Adriana Dal Borgo;
- Khaita Joyful Dances, led by Adriana Dal Borgo;
- Meditation, currently without a manager in charge;
The Tibetan Medicine, department is coordinated by Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, with Ilaria Faccioli as the executive manager.
The Tibetan Language, department is coordinated by Fabian Sanders.
OBJECTIVES
The Foundation's main focus is to provide opportunities for everyone to gain a deep understanding of themselves by making this knowledge applicable in society and daily life.
The Atiyoga Foundation promotes the evolution of people through various courses, seminars, and study programs. It is possible to acquire and deepen knowledge of Atiyoga Teaching, Yantra Yoga, Vajra Dance, Khaita Joyful Dances, and Tibetan Medicine, Art, and Language.
Support The Evolution
Donations raised by the International Atiyoga Foundation (ATIF) will be used to preserve, share, and divulge the cultural heritage of Prof. Namkhai Norbu and to fund a variety of programs. These programs are educational in nature and intended to increase understanding of the nature of individual and to evolve into a more aware and harmonious condition.
For those based in Spain, donations are approximately 35-40% tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The ATIF’s tax identification number is G76775469. International Atiyoga Foundation Financial Position is reported in our Annual Reports.
Tax-deductible contributions from companies, foundations, and private individuals also help offset day-to-day operating expenses that include:
- Infrastructure services
- Marketing and PR
- Legal Accounting
- Operational support
