Shadow Yoga
Shadow Yoga is a style of Hatha Yoga developed by Shandor Remete.[1][2][3] The term "Shadow" is a direct reference to certain esoteric descriptions in source yoga texts that Remete has been influenced by.[4]
Style[edit]
Shadow Yoga incorporates all traditional aspects of Hatha Yoga, including asana, bandha, pranayama, mudra, and meditation aspects.[5] A unique aspect of Shadow Yoga is its prelude forms which dominate the teaching of the general classes.
Shadow yoga practise is often conducted without the use of a mat; schools usually have dense carpet or wooden floorboards.
Preludes[edit]
Shadow Yoga emphases the requirement for learning three prelude forms that consist of dynamic activities to prepare the body for general asana practise.[6] The three preludes are known as[7]
- Balakrama (Stepping into Strength)
- Chaya Yoddha Sanchalanam (Churning of the Shadow Warrior)
- Karttikeya Mandala (Garland of Light)
The preludes consist of non-traditional poses that build strength in the legs and core, and increase flexibility in the hips and spine. These poses culminate in a series of Surya Namaskara that involve spiralling movements without typical "jump-back" movements common in styles such as Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
In the full form of each prelude, they continue after the sun salutations with a series of traditional and semi-traditional asanas: samakonasana, atikrantam (a back-bend from classical Indian dance), mayurasana, and hanumanasana.
Geography[edit]
Remete originally started teaching yoga in Adelaide, Australia, before moving to Sydney. He now travels with his partner Emma Balnaves teaching workshops around the world on a revolving basis.
Shadow Yoga schools are distributed widely throughout Australia, USA, Europe, and Asia.[8] In early 2013, there were over 40 Shadow Yoga schools across 17 countries, of which each instructor was personally trained and certified by Shandor Remete and Emma Balnaves.[9]
Further reading[edit]
- http://www.shadowyoga.com
- http://wildyogi.info/en/issue/ganga-natasha-rivera-interview-shandor-remete
- http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/367?print=1
- http://www.hathayogashala.com/images/ARTICLE%20-%20The%20Evolution%20of%20Shandor%20Remete.pdf
- http://www.news.com.au/national/dedicated-to-the-yoga-life/story-e6frfkp9-1226670820896
References[edit]
- ↑ "Practise was mantra of Ashtanga yoga founder". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ↑ "Door de schaduw naar je pure zelf" (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ↑ Stork, Sarah (2018-05-23). "Kampfsport-Elemente: Mit Shadow-Yoga den Körper stärken und festigen". DIE WELT. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ↑ Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga, Shandor Remete (2010), North Atlantic Books
- ↑ http://willwont.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/this-is-long-rambling-story-about-me.html
- ↑ http://www.yogatourtoindia.com/
- ↑ Shadow Yoga, Chaya Yoga, Shandor Remete (2010), North Atlantic Books
- ↑ http://www.shadowyoga.com/2014/index1.php#page6
- ↑ Connell Monette (2013), Mysticism in the 21st Century, Sirius Productions
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