sharing a practice that goes beyond physical movement. Her teaching is informed by Buddhist philosophy and the therapeutic aspects of yoga, creating spaces where people can become more comfortable within themselves, learning to welcome the full spectrum of human emotions, experiences and imperfections.

A long-time student of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as the Thai Forest tradition through Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Vajiro, Džana's practice continues to evolve through the exploration of Sanatana Dharma — the timeless, universal principles of truth that can be found across spiritual traditions and paths of practice.

Her understanding of spirituality has also grown into a deeper exploration of ancestry, cultural memory and the importance of reconnecting with the traditions and wisdom that came before us. Carrying her own Slavic and Balkan heritage while living in Ireland, Dzana finds inspiration in the meeting of cultures, particularly through the Celtic, Slavic, Buddhist and Yogic ways of understanding our relationship with life, community and nature.

Today, she runs a yoga studio in Ireland and is devoted to bringing simplicity back into spiritual practice. Her work is an invitation to step away from the increasingly commercialised and polished versions of wellness and return to something more honest, humble and embodied. She believes in celebrating less rather than more, respecting the cultural roots of the practices we inherit, and finding meaning in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life.

A lover of slow travel, folklore, nature and cultural immersion, Džana is particularly drawn to places where life unfolds away from the familiar tourist paths. She believes that the most meaningful teachings are not always found in formal settings, but often emerge through the people we meet, the food we share, the traditions we witness and the moments when we allow ourselves to simply be present.

For this journey through Thailand, Džana hopes to invite participants to discover meditation in all its forms: through travelling, walking, sitting, moving and connecting. Through the practices of yoga, Bhakti (devotion) and Karma Yoga (selfless action), and through encounters with local communities, the intention is to experience spirituality not as something separate from life, but as something woven into every moment of it.

Ultimately, Dzana's invitation is simple: to travel with an open heart, to embrace the unfamiliar, to find joy in the journey itself and to remember that practice does not end when we leave the yoga mat.