Shadow Yoga

Shadow Yoga, founded by Natanaga Zhander (Shandor Remete), is Hatha Yoga taught through the practice of three set forms, leading to the eventual application of an-argula-reti (freestyle), where the practice is guided by the individual's intuitive responses. Simple repetitive movements are practiced to breakdown the blockages and habits that reside in the physical, subtle and causal bodies of the individual.

The three set preludes of Shadow Yoga are:
1. Balakrama (Stepping into Strength)
2. Chaya Yoddha Sanchalanam (Churning of the Shadow Warrior)
3. Kartikkeya Mandala (Garland of Light)

These forms combine various viraparampara (warrior) and suryanamaskaras (sun forms) which act as preludes to the primary, intermediate and advanced asana-vinyasas. Each form concludes with inverted asanas which act as bridge for the practice of pranayama and other internal hatha yoga practices.

Shadow Yoga utilizes the guiding principles of Marmasthana, (the Indian system of the 108 vital junctions of the body), to achieve the appropriate combination of positions and rhythmical movements to obtain an unobstructed movement of breath.

‘The outcome of correct practice is harmony, which
is the true state of wisdom called Yoga.’

Zhander Remete –
Founder of Shadow Yoga