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 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 the Bodhidharma called the 18 Luohan hands that consist of dynamic activities to prepare the body for general asana practise. This yoga style has been passed down the Choy Li Fut Kung Fu lineages. Willcott learnt this from Chan Sun Chiu the last Keeper of the King Mui Branch. Since 2000 Willcott has revived and restored the Lohan Yoga.
Style[edit]
Lohan Yoga incorporates all traditional aspects of Hatha Yoga and Luohan, including asana, bandha, pranayama, mudra, and meditation aspects. A unique aspect of Lohan Yoga is its forms and wall gazing which dominate the teaching of the general classes.
Lohan yoga practise is often conducted outside or in an unheated room. Willcott, in the summer of 2016 taught thousands of people at the Glastonbury festival.
Forms[edit]
Lohan Yoga emphases the requirement for learning the original form created by the Bodhidharma called the 18 Luohan hands that consist of dynamic activities to prepare the body for general asana practise.
The other forms consist of both traditional Hatha Yoga and non-traditional poses that build strength in the legs and core, and increase flexibility in the hips and spine.
Geography[edit]
Lohan Yoga is a sub-branch of Lohan international[4] a none profit organisation formally 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. With groups internationally he now travels teaching seminars worldwide.
Lohan Yoga schools are distributed widely throughout Australia, US, Europe,[5] and Asia.[6] In early 2016, there were over 30 Lohan schools across 20 countries, of which each instructor was trained and certified by Willcott.
References[edit]
- ↑ 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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