New to the galaxy Yoga, Shadow Yoga is designed to eliminate shadows (shadow) and free our minds of its packaging by a practice body. Interview with Emma Balnaves, teacher Shadow Yoga and Siddha medicine graduate when she visiting Paris.
By tapping the wellspring of tradition, the Shadow yoga differs from others by a very structured practice is enriched by a knowledge of theoretical texts. More than gymnastics health, it is a meditative practice in motion in question. According to Emma Balnaves, founding partner of Natanaga Zhanda, it seems to have a goal: show us the way to a spirit of light in a slender body.
Natanaga Zhanda, the guru of Shadow Yoga!
Shadow yogaNatanaga Zhanda, Hungarian emigre in Australia is introduced to yoga by his father at the age of 6 years. “Devotee of traditional texts, with their deep study and understanding, he becomes aware of certain deficiencies in education today and hopes to remedy by reviving some ideas shelved or neglected” says Emma Balnaves.
It then develops the shadow yoga, taking account also of Indian medicine (Ayurveda and Siddha), areas of energy (marmas) and martial arts (the Kalaripayat).
The specific principles of Shadow Yoga
“In ancient texts, we read that our body called” rude “, include many areas of shadow (shadow), as so many layers, limited memory included” explains Emma Balnaves. The practice of different sequences designed to traverse them to dissolve.
The body frees the deadlock to release the spirit of its packaging. It is recommended to better assimilate the practice of reading the ancient texts. “One feeds the other,” adds Emma. Thus yoga, particularly complete.
According to Indian philosophy, “he would get rid of marmas (entry points of energy), which then allows to observe the course of nadis, channel energy, then only the vayu, the wind can move” .
Good for what?
Practiced regularly, yoga is a real gymnastics health: it invigorates the body, raise the blood circulation and strengthens bones, while providing deep relaxation. The practice brings a sharper body awareness, which can have repercussions on both our food and our thoughts. A key, better management of stress and emotions. Tip: Persevere! The shadow yoga is probably the most demanding of yoga, even if Emma Balnaves supports the opposite … So we cling!
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