January 2025 Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam

Shadow Yoga 2nd prelude Zoom Course

Tues 7-8pm Jan 7 - Feb 4 @ 5 weeks

Winter Sunday Zoom Restorative classes

Jan 12 and Feb 2 @ 5-6.15pm UK time

All levels of experience welcome

Welcome

Awaken the natural intelligence of your body

Explore connections between your body, mind and breath

Respond creatively and intuitively

Discover all this through natural movements done with awareness

What we offer

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New to Yoga

If you have never done yoga before this is the place for you. 

Our beginners courses will guide you through the basics

New to Shadow Yoga

If you have some previous yoga experience here are the options for starting with us.

Experienced in Shadow Yoga

All our drop in classes, courses, intensives and retreats are here

The teachings of Shadow Yoga are drawn from the ancient Hatha Yoga texts and have been developed by Sundernath and Emma Balnaves, the founders of this school, over three decades. It cultivates the physical strength and mental responsiveness for the practices found in these texts. 

The three preludes, Balakrama (stepping to strength), Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam (Churning the Shadow Warrior) and Kartikkeya Mandalam (Garland of Light) are the starting point on this journey.  They develop strength, resilience, and flexibility and introduce the first steps of coordinating movement and breath. 

The Nrtta Sadhana practices refine coordination, awareness and rhythm. They provide the keys to the more internal practices of Hatha Yoga.

With practices suitable for all levels including complete beginners, Shadow Yoga provides a clear step by step approach to this ancient discipline.

Karen Watson

Five Elements of Hatha Yoga - A Beginners Handbook

Drawn from over 25 years experience of teaching, this book presents the key elements to begin an integrated yoga practice. Equal emphasis is placed on the physical body, breathing and mental concentration from the outset. With clear, easy to follow diagrams accompanied by directions on how to incorporate the breathing into simple movements this handbook is accessible for all levels. With beautiful illustrations introducing each chapter and anecdotes from the authors own teaching experience this book is an inspirational as well as informative resource for those starting out on the path of yoga