with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Five classes Friday 16:00-18:00, Sat & Sun 07:00-09:00 & 16:00-18:00 Based on the group present, these weekend courses will vary depending on what content is given within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana. The sessions will also be livestreamed and available for your review for 3 months...
The Khechari Mudra Sadhana course will be conducted by Sundernāth who is an initiate of the Mrighasthali Goraknath temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. The teachings will consist of individual instruction spread over three years. ‘asanam vijitam yena jitam tena jagat-trayam’ One who has gained mastery over asanas, has won over all three planes of the self (body,...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Seven morning classes from 07:00 (individual times will be given) For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana (practise). Participants are taken to their natural limit based on the sequence of the Shadow Yoga sadhana they are currently working within their daily practice. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount...
with Emma Balnaves Three afternoon classes 16:00-18:00 This course consists of three levels of learning and will be imparted over the three sessions. The vital energy is three-fold by its nature; straight line, coil and sound. Mantra gives the inner shape and changes the resonance of the entire being. For the cultivation of Shakti within...
A course for Shadow Yoga teachers and experienced practitioners who feel drawn to guide others upon the path of Shadanga Yoga, which is the gift of the Nāth Sampradaya. The forces of commerce and social media dominate all areas of modern life including Yoga and the inner arts. Of a similar period of commercialisation in...
Join Emma Balnaves in Zurich presenting a Shadow Yoga workshop open to all yoga practitioners. Three weekend sessions Saturday 08:00–10:00 & 16:00–18:00 Sunday 08:00–10:00 Weekend courses will vary – the content presented within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana being dependent upon the group present. For more information see our description here...
With Sundernāth & Emma In the countryside just over one hour North East of Budapest lies the beautiful retreat space of Farkaskútvölgy. Over four days and eight sessions leading up to and concluding on the Full Moon, we will investigate the 16 adharas (locations) taught by Guru Goraknāth. This system utilises the waxing and waning...
Join Sundernath for a Shadow Yoga workshop Three sessions: Saturday: 07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:00 Sunday: 07:00-09:00 Weekend courses will vary – the content presented within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana being dependent upon the group present. For more information see our description here Early Bird 10% discount if paid by 31 March...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Five classes Friday 16:00-18:00, Sat & Sun 07:00-09:00 & 16:00-18:00 Based on the group present, these weekend courses will vary depending on what content is given within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount if paid by 19 April If...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Seven morning classes from 07:00 (individual times will be given) For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana (practise). Participants are taken to their natural limit based on the sequence of the Shadow Yoga sadhana they are currently working within their daily practice. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount...
With Sensei Taki Kodaira Three afternoon classes 16:00–17:30 Shodō is a visual art form born in China. Using brush and ink, the aesthetic qualities of the ideograms used in Chinese writing (called Kanji in Japan) are elevated to a state of beauty. Through close attention to overall composition and to the energy of each line...
with Emma Balnaves Three afternoon classes 16:00-18:00 The vital energy is three-fold by its nature; straight line, coil and sound. Mantra gives the inner shape and changes the resonance of the entire being. For the cultivation of Shakti within one’s sadhana. Includes printed material. Pre-requisite: Completion of a previous Mantra Sadhana I course Early Bird 10%...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Five classes Friday 16:00-18:00, Sat & Sun 07:00-09:00 & 16:00-18:00 Based on the group present, these weekend courses will vary depending on what content is given within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount if paid by 18 July If...
with Sundernáth and Emma Balnaves Seven morning classes from 07:00 (individual times will be given) For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana (practise). Participants are taken to their natural limit based on the sequence of the Shadow Yoga sadhana they are currently working within their daily practice. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount...
with Emma Balnaves Three afternoon classes 16:00-18:00 The vital energy is three-fold by its nature; straight line, coil and sound. Mantra gives the inner shape and changes the resonance of the entire being. For the cultivation of Shakti within one’s sadhana. Includes printed material. Pre-requisite: Completion of Mantra Sadhana 1 Open level for all. Early Bird...
Join Emma Balnaves for a morning together including a lecture, Q&A session and a practical yoga class. All women are welcome: 08:00-11:00 Tea will be served Emma will share useful tools from Hatha Yoga and Ayurveda to support and strengthen women’s health through the various phases of life. 10% of the income will be donated to...
With Sundernāth & Emma Balnaves Free lecture on Friday 2 October at 16:00 with Sundernāth Four sessions Saturday & Sunday 08:00-10:00 & 16:00-18:00 A Shadow Yoga workshop open to all yoga practitioners. Weekend courses will vary – the content presented within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana being dependent upon the group...
Part two of a continuing course for Shadow Yoga teachers and experienced practitioners who feel drawn to guide others upon the path of Shadanga Yoga, which is the gift of the Nāth Sampradaya. The forces of commerce and social media dominate all areas of modern life including Yoga and the inner arts. Of a similar...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Five classes Friday 16:00-18:00, Sat & Sun 07:00-09:00 & 16:00-18:00 Based on the group present, these weekend courses will vary depending on what content is given within the teachings of karana, asana, bandha, mudra & dhyana. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount if paid by 14 October If...
with Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Seven morning classes from 07:00 (individual times will be given) For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana (practise). Participants are taken to their natural limit based on the sequence of the Shadow Yoga sadhana they are currently working within their daily practice. Open level for all. Early Bird 10% discount...
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.”
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The offering from COMO Uma Ubud.
Please email Wira Setiawati directly to make your booking or for further information
Group Name: Shadow Yoga Retreat
Accommodation for 6 nights from 30 November to 6 December 2025
Package Rate: Based on 10% discount from published rates.
Terrace Room USD2,442 Single or USD1,565 shared, per person
Garden Pool Villa USD3,026 Single or USD1,857 shared, per person
Uma Pool Villa USD3,661 Single or USD2,175 shared, per person
If sharing, you must book for both people at the same time.
Inclusions
Terms & Conditions
There is a Children’s Policy – if this is applicable to you, please check with Wira.
Check In & Check Out
BOOKING STATUS
CANCELLATION POLICY
PAYMENT
Payment can be made via Credit Card or Wire money transfers.
For Credit Card process, payment link will be sent. Please advise if required. The amount charged will be in Indonesian Rupiah, using the daily exchange rate on the date of process.
For bank transfer, please use below account details:
ACCOUNT NAME
PT VILLA BUKIT LESTARI
Bank Name: Bank Central Asia, Ubud Branch
Bank Address: Jalan Raya Ubud No.10, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
SWIFT: CENAIDJA
Account Number: 135.0219711 (for payments in US Dollar)
Payment via wire transfer must be settled in full amount without any bank fee deduction.
FORCE MAJEURE
Various budget airlines (Transavia, Ryanair) have direct flights to Perpignan from Paris, London Stansted, Amsterdam, Dublin among others.
There is a shuttle service from Perpignan airport to the town center.
More information here
The closest big international airports are Barcelona and Toulouse. Depending on where you are coming from, these airports mights be relevant: Girona, Montpellier, Bezier and Carcassonne.
From Barcelona Sant station: Both RENFE and SNCF travel by fast train to Perpignan train station (75min) From Paris Gare de Lyon: Direct fast train with sncf/renfe (5h)
From Barcelona Int Airport, Toulouse Int Airport, Girona Airport
Flixbus travels direct to Perpignan train station
From Barcelona airport (2h)
From Girona airport (60min)
From Montpellier airport (90min)
Low budget option
Fresh local organic products
For further more specific advice, Valérie Sanzey has offered to assist : info@yogamandapa.com
Over the past twenty years, we have introduced and taught all the preparatory practices required to cultivate the subtle energy and initiate the gathering of vital power that leads to the spontaneous or natural state of Sahajavasta which is the highest peak of meditation.
These practices and technical tools were laid out in Sundernath’s book Taranyali Tridha Dhyanam in the chapters on Krantam and Kriya. In the last chapter, he introduces the principles and characteristics of the final phase to which they lead – the acquisition of Shambhavi Mudra. These properties can be summed up in the term prasādājñā which implies that this mudra has a double nature – Rudra Shakti, the command of authority for the removal of impurities and Kundalini Shakti, the command of grace. When these two energies are drawn together into a single point the portal of transmission is opened. In this explanation I gave enough for genuine seekers to gain some sense of the path ahead and the demands that it would make.
The time has come to teach those individuals who are suitably prepared and open, by practical steps and in a systematic manner, the complete process through to this final stage.
This will be undertaken in four stages as follows:
Each stage will consist of three-weekend workshops, each weekend consisting of three sessions. Between these stages, the students will be given suitable time to practice and absorb what they have learned before proceeding further.
Copyright © Shadow Yoga. All rights reserved. No part of these teachings may be reproduced, distributed, recorded or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, recording, or other electronic or mechanical means, without the prior written permission of Shadow Yoga. All advice given is strictly in confidence.
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.
Inclusions
If you are flying to Auckland, when your flights are confirmed, please pass the info to Jaymin Gansell who will co-ordinate transport to the retreat on the Tuesday. This will be an additional shared cost. If you are already in Auckland you are welcome to contact her too.
Discounts
Cancellation Policy
Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.
Included in your fee
Exclusions
Extra meals, fruits, tea, coffee & juices
Extras
We regret that Teacher’s Discount is not available for the retreats.
Venue information
Closest domestic airports (in order) are Kozhikode, Cochin, Coimbatore.
Cochin takes longer because of very heavy traffic. The asram will help organise a taxi for you – see contact details below.
Contact
For taxi bookings and information about additional treatments or extending your stay, please contact Jishnu Ravendranath
WhatsApp is prefered +918075435242
Cancellation Policy
Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.
Over the past twenty years, we have introduced and taught all the preparatory practices required to cultivate the subtle energy and initiate the gathering of vital power that leads to the spontaneous or natural state of Sahajavasta which is the highest peak of meditation.
These practices and technical tools were laid out in Sundernath’s book Taranyali Tridha Dhyanam in the chapters on Krantam and Kriya. In the last chapter, he introduces the principles and characteristics of the final phase to which they lead – the acquisition of Shambhavi Mudra. These properties can be summed up in the term prasādājñā which implies that this mudra has a double nature – Rudra Shakti, the command of authority for the removal of impurities and Kundalini Shakti, the command of grace. When these two energies are drawn together into a single point the portal of transmission is opened. In this explanation I gave enough for genuine seekers to gain some sense of the path ahead and the demands that it would make.
The time has come to teach those individuals who are suitably prepared and open, by practical steps and in a systematic manner, the complete process through to this final stage.
This will be undertaken in four stages as follows:
Each stage will consist of three-weekend workshops, each weekend consisting of three sessions. Between these stages, the students will be given suitable time to practice and absorb what they have learned before proceeding further.
Copyright © Shadow Yoga. All rights reserved. No part of these teachings may be reproduced, distributed, recorded or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, recording, or other electronic or mechanical means, without the prior written permission of Shadow Yoga. All advice given is strictly in confidence.
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.
