
17–23 December: India: Retreat: Individual Asana & Mantra Sadhana
- Entry is by application
With Emma Balnaves
This course will introduce the different layers of shakticalani-mudra with the application of the required support mudras.
One of these is baddha padmasana – without its mastery, the internal practices of mudra are not possible .
Note
The Individual Asana course in the afternoons (27–31 May) acts as a support practice for what is taught in the mornings with help through adjustments as needed for those who attend both courses.
Programme
Prerequisite
Padmasana is required.
Cost
Tuition EUR700
Access
Fly or TGV to Lyon then 75min drive.
Or TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Macon Loché (1h36) or change in Lyon. Then a 25min drive.
There is a shuttle (navette) between Mâcon Loché and Cluny-Ville. It takes about 20mins and can be coordinated with train bookings to go to the city. Please check the schedule.
For taxis: best to book a few days in advance:
La Clunysoise +33 3-85 59 04 87 or +33 6-77 65 87 74 (mobile)
You will need a car to travel from Cluny to La Maison Forte.
Accommodation
Seven nights: arrive Sunday 26 May–depart Sunday 2 June
For students attending both courses there is limited accommodation onsite at La Maison Forte.
Once you have confirmed your place and paid for the courses, please email Alexandra Hoang-Gilbert to secure your accommodation if you wish to stay onsite.
There are also several accommodation options nearby: See information below.
Guest houses / gites etc
Each course will be designated a particular ‘Level’. It is the responsibility of the practitioner to determine, based on the description of the course and their own experience, whether or not they are suited to a particular course. If, after checking the course and the descriptions below, there is any uncertainty, kindly email us at contact@shadowyoga.com
Shadow Yoga cannot be held responsible for you purchasing a course which is not suitable for you and we regret that no refunds will be available.
Levels for courses are:
Open Level – suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners.
Intermediate Level – proficiency with the intermediate level of asanas.
Advanced Level – proficiency in Nrtta Sadhana – Pure Dance of Shiva and ability to sit in Padmasana for one hour.
Payments can be made via PayPal or Stripe (credit card).
10% discount for Shadow Yoga teachers applies (not in addition to other discounts).
Discounts may be offered for bookings made one month in advance of first class. Payment must be made upon booking.
Check individual courses for details.
We appreciate that your circumstances may change.
You are able to cancel your registration 6 weeks prior to the commencement of a course without penalty and with a full refund. We must receive your cancellation by email to: shadowyoga@baci.com.au
If your cancellation is received any later, the following fees apply:
If your cancellation is received with 2 weeks of the commencement date, we regret we are not able to refund your payment. Note: Your place in a course is not confirmed until your invoice is paid in full. Payments are not able to be transferred between courses.
Register with confidence.
Out of consideration for all attendees, if you have symptoms or have recently been in close contact with someone who is infected, please take an appropriate test before commencing the course.
If you have recently tested positive and cannot attend the course we will be able to offer you a credit towards future offerings.
In the instance that a course cannot proceed due to local COVID-19 restrictions or other reasons, we will be in touch with you promptly.
The course will be postponed or cancelled, and we can:
a) Hold your funds for when the course is rescheduled or
b) Refund your money in full less the credit card fee, if the new date does not suit you.
We acknowledge that we meet and work on Indigenous lands across the globe and we pay respect to elders, past and present, and acknowledge the role that Indigenous peoples continue to play within their local communities.
Shadow Yoga is concerned with the social and environmental impacts of industry and the marginalisation of various groups. We have pledged 1% of sales to help fund diverse grassroots organizations and appreciate the support of our community.
In 2002, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, created 1% for the Planet and started a global movement. “The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.”
Close by: Remember to call ahead for visit conditions
Roche de Solutré: Not to miss, on the Great Site of France Solutré Pouilly Vergisson
Musée de préhistoire: Jardin archeological and botanical garden, the Maison du Grand Site to complete the tour.
Château De Pierreclos: In the midst of organic vineyards.
Chateau De Berze-Le-Chatel: Historical monument, one of the most well-preserved medieval fortified castles of Burgundy (where Ridley Scott shot ‘The Last Duel’!)
Chapelle Des Moines: In Berzé-la-Ville (the next village!) – not to be missed.
Château De Cormatin: (only possible to visit its magnificent garden) Between Tournus et Cluny.
Les Communs: Local ceramists.
Chapaize – L’église Saint Martin & L’église De Lancharre: The village offers bed and breakfasts, 3 restaurants a Sunday organic market, an art gallery, and artists’ ateliers.
Grottes D’azé: Earth under life: in -350 000, a primal man appeared in the cave, then rhinos and antique elephants…the prehistorical cave and the underground river hide one of the largest European cave bears fields.
Château De Saint-Point-Lamartine: If one appreciates the writer
Solornay sur Guye: The neighbouring town – includes a restaurant, small food store, salon de thé – pâtisserie
Cité- Abbaye De Cluny: The Benedictin Abbaye Of Cluny Shined On The Whole Middle Age Europe, Being The Widest Of Western Christianity Before The Building Of Saint-Peters In Rome.
Communauté De Taizé: Christian Ecumenical Community Founded In 1940 By Brother Roger.
Abbaye Saint Philibert – Tournus: One Of The Largest French Monastic Cities.
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