Shandor remete biography for kids

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

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

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)

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