Almaty, a city you can practise

Four axes of the city

• Tau, the mountain. The mountains are visible from almost every street and set the scale of the day.
• Su, water. Water runs along the streets in open channels, the aryks, and teaches patience.
• Dastarkhan, the table. The table is laid as if someone else is about to arrive.
• Uaqyt, time. Time and layers: the year here starts in spring, with Nauryz.

Read in English

• The Almaty Way
  A manifesto and 52 principles for living in Almaty, one for each week of the year from Nauryz, each with a small weekly ritual.
• Vertical Pause
  Three minutes on a street facing south: stop, trace the mountain ridge from end to end, and check today's worries against it.
• Walks with Valentin
  A small-group walk around central Almaty in English or Russian with Valentin Shafranov, founder of Almaty Practices. Meet at Panfilov Park by the cathedral or at the opera and ballet theatre. 1 to 10 people, children from 6.
• Your first day in Almaty
  First time in Almaty: visa-free days, registration, foreign cards, SIM cards, taxis, weather, safety and guest etiquette, from official sources.

Walks with Valentin

A walk around central Almaty with the founder of Almaty Practices, in English or Russian. We meet in Panfilov Park by the cathedral or at the opera and ballet theatre, your group only, one to ten people. A walk, a photo session, stories and body practices along the way.

Walks with Valentin

Contact

Write to Valentin Shafranov, the founder: Telegram @walencio · WhatsApp +7 705 437 80 70.