LEELA GAME

transformational game of self-knowledge

All the answers are within.

But where is this "within"? And how to find the answers there?

Leela is a tool for understanding one's own life and all its laws. This game board is our life in miniature. It helps us to see ourselves from a different point of view and points to the blind spots. It helps to figure out any question we have about ourselves or about our lives on our own, without anyone telling us what to do and how is right. This is a frank dialogue with yourself where the guide will be a facilitator and translator between you and the game.

Leela is an ancient system of knowledge which represents a layout of person’s development path and the world’s laws and interconnections. It is not known for certain about the time and place of its origin, but it is based on Vedas – the ancient Indian treatises dating back to about 1500–1200 BCE, and the game boards were found in the different parts of the world as early as the 18th century, so we dare to assume that it is at least few centuries old. It has undergone many changes – at different times the game board consisted of a different number of cells (from 72 to 342 cells). Each new generation who mastered this game made their own changes to it: they added new cells, changed their names, rewrote the comments and tried to appropriate them. The game changed as life itself: as peoples, cultures, eras were changing. In the form which we know it now, we are indebted to the Indian philosopher Harish Johari, who in 1975 published the book "Leela. The game of self-knowledge", rethinking the ancient game in a modern way. And even since then, it has undergone a significant transformation in the names of cells, but its meaning has remained unchanged: knowledge of the laws of life.

"Leela is not just a game, but a deep psychological, spiritual and intellectual practice that gives gentle feedback about our live. It helps us explore ourselves and our life path, opening up new perspectives and possibilities. Through Leela we learn to understand our true desires, recognize our limitations and find ways to overcome them. It is a tool for deep self-exploration and inner transformation."

Daria Izvekova

"Leela" game facilitator, transformational guide

A guide for the transformative self-discovery game "Leela", a certified and accredited graduate of the "OMKARA" school’s Level III who received Initiation from her teacher Omkar in India. Took trainings in communicational skills and psychology, in regular personal therapy, supervision and inner work. Daria carefully leads participants on a path of deep inner exploration and transformation. Her profound knowledge and intuitive feeling create a safe and supportive space for personal growth and development.

3 different forms of how I use it:

Leela: full game

The most known way of using this system – in a form of a game you can play out your life and synchronise with your inner truth, deep desires, learn something new that you need right now to level up, meet your fears and limitations. It helps to see our life from a different perspective and find fresh solutions to any situation that troubles us. Usually takes few hours and equals a few months of psychological therapy. Can be played individually or in the group, offline or online.

Leela: cards reading

A faster and more accessible way to sort out an existing question and get tips for solving it through the cards. The deck contains 72 cards that correspond to the cells of the game board – each has its own meaning and message. By drawing cards for a specific request, we analyse together with you what this or that card highlights for you, connect their sequences and you get closer to understanding the answer that is correct for you. Here you can analyse the question in any form within a certain time – session duration 40 to 60 minutes.

Leela: self knowledge marathon

The sequence of game board cells tells the story about the path of personal and spiritual development. Each day we will continuously explore each aspect, learn an ancient wisdom and see how it reflects in our daily life. You will get to know yourself from many different angles, see how everything in your life and the world around is interconnected and will get answers along the way about your purpose, your limits and obstacles, will find your authenticity and powerful sides. Online format: 72 cells - 72 aspects of life - 72 days to explore yourself.

Prices & details

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Leela: cards reading

Quick and accessible way to sort out an exciting issue and get tips for solving it through Leela cards, no need to "enter the game" by carefully choosing your question or to reach the 68th square to leave the game, online video session (40-60 minutes)

Leela: full game, individual online

Accessible worldwide, playing on a special web platform through a video meeting with digital game board and dice

Leela: full game in the group offline

Small group up to 6 people, games in Peniche/Lisbon/Cascais by request

Leela: full game, individual offline

Private session, game in Peniche or your place (up to 100 km around Lisbon area), option to book a special place for the game (extra cost), flexible dates

Leela: full game, 2 people offline/online

Semi-private session for friends and couples, game in Peniche or your place (up to 100 km around Lisbon area), option to book a special place for the game (extra cost), flexible dates

Leela: self knowledge marathon

The journey of self-discovery: living each day through the cells of Leela to explore yourself and get to know the ancient system of knowledge through your own life. Online format: 72 cells - 72 aspects of life - 72 days to explore yourself.

The point of life

Theres a point
In which

The mind
The body
The soul
& The heart
Unite

Here
There are no words
There is no darkness
There is no light

There is only a divine symphony
Hear it and rejoice

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written after the game by Chris Sontowski

Chris Sontowski

Some statistics about games

Yes, I do counting, cause I like to see the scale of my work ;)

103

people played their game with me
340+

hours of guided games
9

cities where we played the game

Reviews about games with me

I recently took part in the game "Leela" under the guidance of Dasha, and I want to express my sincere gratitude and admiration. This experience was a real revelation for me and greatly helped in my spiritual path.
Dasha turned out to be an amazing guide! Her deep knowledge and intuitive understanding of the game made our session truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, Dasha created an atmosphere of trust and openness, which allowed me to fully immerse myself in the process and open up.
I especially want to note how masterfully Dasha guided the game. She subtly felt when it was necessary to ask a guiding question and when it was worth giving time for reflection. Each of her comments was thoughtful and precise, which helped me see situations from a new, deeper perspective. Thanks to her support and wise advice, I was able to understand and work through many important moments in my life.
Dasha is not just a guide, she is a real mentor who helps you go through all the stages of the game with care and attention. The game "Leela" itself is a powerful tool for self-knowledge, but under Dasha's guidance this experience acquired even greater depth and meaning. I sincerely recommend everyone to try the game with this wonderful guide. Not only will it reveal the wisdom of "Leela" to you, but it will also help you take important steps towards self-development. Thank you, Dasha, for your incredible work and for making this experience so meaningful for me.

Olga

Hi Daria! I want to thank you once again for our Leela game. I guess it appears in life exactly when needed, a perfect timing! I just want to share with you some updates. This week I took some time to go through the whole game again to write down in all details what I was saying during playing.

I feel so much lighter now and trying to bring that feeling to other spheres too.
As you said, when we know the answers it's hard to ignore them so there is no other way than making first steps in the right direction. I am so grateful that you appeared in my life in this period! It's a pure magic

Ekaterina

To begin with, I had never heard of Leela before, but I was curious, ready to be open, honest and trust Daria. Since the question I came up with had been spinning around in my head for a while, it was easy to enter the game. And then the real magic began – the game showed me all the way the areas that I had already worked on with a psychologist. It gave me many answers and tips from different angles. Daria was very helpful in structuring my own thoughts and ideas! The whole process was interesting, very emotional and productive - the answer was found. So I definitely recommend trying it. The main thing is to be open and honest with yourself!

Oksana

For me it was the first experience of this game and I could not even imagine that everything would turn out THIS way! To my great surprise, the game let me in with the first try and the first 30 minutes were very calm and obvious for me, but then some kind of magic began from which I had goosebumps – in a pleasant way. The game led to the most vulnerable questions, and if it weren't for Daria, the miracle guide, I would have gone crazy :) My game lasted 3 hours, but after that the most interesting thing began - a lot of realizations and answers to questions that were not even spoken aloud... 3 hours replaced 1.5 years of psychotherapy, at least.
I want to say once again many thanks to Daria – for her help, support and very competent game facilitatorship. It was very comfortable and cosy. I recommend with all my heart!

Olga

I didn't have much expectations, I tried not to think too much and go to the game in ease.
The first question was too general and I didn't throw out the 6 on the dice that would let me into the game. I asked the next question – and the game began. I tried so hard! Tried to catch the right feeling, ask the right question. On the first day I couldn't finish the game, I had to leave. The next day, we met with Daria to continue. This time I wasn't in a hurry. And after several attempts to ask the right question on the topic with which I entered the game, it dawned on me that the matter was completely different, I was worried about something completely different. And I started to fly. Literally on the arrows, I soared up and I finished the game. Euphoria! I am very grateful to you, Daria, for this little life I've lived in Leela. I received not knowledge, but a feeling, the feeling that I need to achieve my goal. And I was lucky to play both in the group and alone. These are absolutely 2 different experience, I would advise everyone to try both!

Alena

Certification and accreditation

I am an accredited facilitator of the III level of the International School of Leela game facilitators "OMKARA".

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