Lohan yoga
Lohan yoga (Chinese: 罗汉), which means “Arhat” is an eclectic style of Hatha Yoga and Luohan martial arts developed by Niel Willcott. The term “Lohan” is a direct reference to a level attained by Buddhist practitioners called Arhat or Lohan as "one who is worthy"[1] or as a "perfected person"[1][2] having attained nirvana.[2][1] Other Buddhist traditions have used the term for people far advanced along the path of Enlightenment, but who may not have reached full Buddhahood.[3]
Lohan Yoga, originally created by Bodhidharma, includes the 18 Luohan hands which consist of dynamic movements to prepare the body for general asana practice. This yoga style has been passed down through Choy Li Fut Kung Fu lineages. Willcott learned this from Chan Sun Chiu, the last Keeper of the King Mui Branch. Since 2000, Willcott has revived and restored Lohan Yoga.
Style
Lohan Yoga incorporates traditional aspects of Hatha Yoga and Luohan, including asana, bandha, pranayama, mudra, and meditation. A unique aspect of Lohan Yoga is its emphasis on forms and wall gazing, which are prominent in general classes.
Lohan yoga practice is often conducted outdoors or in an unheated room. Willcott taught thousands of people at the Glastonbury festival in the summer of 2016.
Forms
Lohan Yoga emphasizes learning the original form created by Bodhidharma, the 18 Luohan hands, which consist of dynamic movements to prepare the body for general asana practice.
Other forms combine traditional Hatha Yoga and non-traditional poses, building strength in the legs and core and increasing flexibility in the hips and spine.
Geography
Lohan Yoga is a sub-branch of Lohan International[4], a non-profit organization formerly known as Hung Sing martial arts. Lohan International also has branches in martial arts and massage therapies.
Willcott originally started teaching yoga in Norwich, UK. He now travels internationally to teach seminars.
Lohan Yoga schools are widely distributed throughout Australia, the US, Europe,[5] and Asia.[6] In early 2016, there were over 30 Lohan schools across 20 countries, with each instructor trained and certified by Willcott.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia Britannica, Arhat (Buddhism)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Warder 2000, p. 67.
- ↑ Rhie & Thurman 1991, p. 102.
- ↑ https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09457516
- ↑ "Tania Fahy (@masterdisasterblaster) • Instagram photos and videos".
- ↑ "List of groups - Norwich yoga, you start learning yoga class in our Norwich this week".
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