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26 May–2 June: France Retreat, Vitry-lès-Cluny, Shaktichalani-mudra

La Maison Forte La Vineuse sur Fregande, Vitry-lès-Cluny, Departement de la Saône-et-Loire, France

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...

US$700.00

27 May–1 June: France Retreat, Vitry-lès-Cluny, Individual Asana

La Maison Forte La Vineuse sur Fregande, Vitry-lès-Cluny, Departement de la Saône-et-Loire, France

With Emma & Sundernath For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana. Participants are taken to their natural limit based on the sequence of the Shadow Yoga sadhana they are currently working within their daily practice. Programme Monday–Saturday, six afternoon classes Cost Tuition EUR600 Access Fly or TGV to Lyon then 75min drive. Or TGV from...

US$600.00

19–22 September: Melbourne, Taranyali Kriya

Yoga Moves Melbourne 158 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Taranyali Kriya The Proceedings of the Thunder Dragon With Emma Balnaves Free Lecture and class 5pm Thursday Six sessions Friday to Sunday 7–9am & 4–6pm Workshop attendees are expected to attend the lecture on Thursday evening. The Taranayali Kriya is a preparatory stage for the Taranyali Dhyanam (Meditations of the Thunder Dragon). It is for...

23–24 November: Auckland, Shadow Yoga Workshop

Mt Albert War Memorial Hall 773 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

With Emma Balnaves Three classes Saturday 7–9am, 4–6pm & Sunday 7–9am Karanas and asanas will be introduced to prepare the individual for meditation. Cost: NZD300 Open level, all welcome Hosted by Jaymin McQueen Please contact Jaymin for more information and registration.

26 Nov–1 Dec: New Zealand Retreat, Taranyali Kriya

Kula 505 Oaia Rd, Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Taranyali Kriya – Proceedings of the Thunder Dragon with Emma Balnaves Ten Sessions Schedule Tuesday 26 November Arrival - first class in the late afternoon Wednesday–Saturday: Two classes per day Sunday morning class before breakfast & check out The Taranayali Kriya is a preparatory stage for the Taranyali Dhyanam (Meditations of the Thunder Dragon). It...

US$1,300.00 – US$2,350.00

16–23 December: India, Shadow Yoga & Ayurveda Solstice Retreat

Poonthottam Ayurvedasram Near Cherpulassery, Palakkad District, India

A seven-night retreat with Emma Balnaves For a positive outcome within the practices of Yoga, purification is the first step. The combination of Ayurveda and Yoga provides this possibility. Ayurveda purificatory systems render the body and mind-complex clean from impurities making it light and applicable. While Yoga brings it to a state of stability for...

3–9 February: Adelaide, Individual Asana

Tara Hall, Buddha House 496 Magill Road, Magill, South Australia, Australia

With Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Seven morning sessions between 7–9am 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

US$800.00

20–23 March: Adelaide, Mudra with Sundernāth – In Person

Tara Hall, Buddha House 496 Magill Road, Magill, South Australia, Australia

Seven classes with Sundernāth 20–23 March Thursday–Saturday: 7–9am & 4–6pm Sunday: 7–9am conclusion A seven class weekend course that is open for experienced Hatha Yoga practitioners. Mudra is that activity from which the original (kundalini) arises or that which arises from the original. According to the Nath sampradaya (lineage) who were the creators of Hatha...

US$800.00

30 March–2 April: Shadow Yoga Retreat – Yoga for Women

Wybelena Organic Farm 789 The Pocket Road, The Pocket, NSW, Australia

with Emma Balnaves Three nights Six sessions The retreat will introduce those parts and practises in hatha yoga that are suitable for women, during the transitions and stages of Menses, Pregnancy & Menopause. Open level for all female yoga practitioners. Programme Arrive Sunday: class before dinner Monday–Tuesday: two classes each day Wednesday morning: final class...

14–20 April: Adelaide, Individual Asana

Tara Hall, Buddha House 496 Magill Road, Magill, South Australia, Australia

with Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Seven morning sessions between 7–9am For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana. 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

US$800.00

1–4 May: Sydney, Shadow Yoga workshop – Karana & Asana

The Drill Hall Opposite 42 New Beach Road, Darling Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia

with Emma Balnaves Free lecture and class on Thursday evening at 5pm And six sessions Friday–Sunday 7–9am & 4–6pm A course for the application of Karana & Asana Angahara for all yoga practitioners. The karanas and asanas are the practical and methodical folding and unfolding of the body’s six limbs in action. The increase of...

5–9 June: Melbourne, Individual Asana

Carnegie Studio Carnegie, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

With Sundernāth and Emma Balnaves Five morning sessions between 7–9am 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 Cost: AUD600 Hosted by Yoga Moves bookings and registration...

21–28 June: Bali Retreat – Kriya

Bagus Jati Br. Jati, Desa Sebatu, Kecamatan Tegallalang, Ubud Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

with Sundernath and Emma Balnaves A seven day course Schedule Saturday 21 June: arrival, lecture and dinner 22–27 June (two classes per day) Saturday 28 June: morning class, breakfast before departure Join Sundernath and Emma at Bagus Jati, north of Ubud, Bali. Kriya Matsyendranath states that all actions on the path of yoga are achieved...

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27 August: Paris, Teachers’ One-Day Workshop

Dragon Yoga Shala 6 rue de la Folie Méricourt, Paris, France

With Emma This one-day workshop will consist of two sessions. 09:30–12:00 and 14:00–16:30 For Yoga Teachers: Individual Asana adjustments. How to use to utilise props and hands-on adjustments through marma. This course will continue and conclude with a retreat in Asia in Dec 2025 or Jan 2026 for all participants. An important course for Shadow...

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28–31 August: Paris, Shadow Yoga workshop – Karana & Asana

Dragon Yoga Shala 6 rue de la Folie Méricourt, Paris, France

with Emma Balnaves Free lecture and class on Thursday evening 1630–1900 And six sessions Friday–Sunday 0630–0900 and 1630–1900 A course for the application of Karana & Asana Angahara for all yoga practitioners. The karanas and asanas are the practical and methodical folding and unfolding of the body’s six limbs in action. The increase of power...

10 September: Boston, USA, Yoga & Ayurveda for Women

The New England School of Therapeutics 60 Adams Street / 3rd Floor, Milton, Boston, Massachusetts

with Emma Balnaves and Kate O'Donnell Evening workshop: 5pm–8pm (est) Emma Balnaves takes you on a journey to understand the three phases of a woman's requirements on the hatha yogic path. This workshop for women is about the three important stages of her life: Menstruation, Pregnancy, and Menopause. Kate O'Donnell, author of Everyday Ayurveda for...

11–14 September: Boston, USA, Shadow Yoga workshop – Karana & Asana

The New England School of Therapeutics 60 Adams Street / 3rd Floor, Milton, Boston, Massachusetts

with Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Free lecture and class on Thursday evening at 5pm presented by Sundernath And six sessions Friday–Sunday 8–10am & 3–5pm A course for the application of Karana & Asana Angahara for all yoga practitioners. The karanas and asanas are the practical and methodical folding and unfolding of the body’s six limbs...

18 September: Bend, Teachers’ One-Day Workshop

Continuum 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend, OR

With Emma This one-day workshop will consist of two sessions. 9:30am–Noon and 2pm–4:30pm For Yoga Teachers: Individual Asana adjustments. How to use to utilise props and hands-on adjustments through marma. This course will continue and conclude with a retreat in Asia in Dec 2025 or Jan 2026 for all participants. An important course for Shadow...

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19–21 September: Bend, USA, Shadow Yoga workshop – Karana & Asana

Continuum 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend, OR

with Emma Balnaves Five sessions: Friday 4–6pm: Lecture and class presented by Sundernath Saturday & Sunday: 7–9am and 4–6pm A course for the application of Karana & Asana Angahara for all yoga practitioners. The karanas and asanas are the practical and methodical folding and unfolding of the body’s six limbs in action. The increase of...

25–30 September: Bend, USA, Shadow Yoga Retreat – Kriya

Green Rock Retreat Centre 15580 SW Forest Service Rd, Culver, Oregon

With Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Five nights Ten sessions Programme Thursday 25 September: Arrive in time for the first class at 4pm Friday 26–Monday 29 September: Two sessions each day Tuesday 30 September 7am: Conclusion, depart after breakfast Kriya Matsyendranath states that all actions on the path of yoga are achieved through the threefold sakti...

Add course to cart US$2,200.00 – US$3,200.00 26 tickets left
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Important Retreat Information

Accommodation

Platform Tents
Luxurious, raised tent accommodations include private outdoor showers, sinks, flushing toilets, and a large wrap-around viewing deck. Most tents have transparent panels above the beds to allow for star-gazing of the night sky. Thoughtfully placed Pendelton blankets and additional all-weather duvets are provided.

Bell Tents
Ground-level canvas bell tent sites with beds, bedding, chairs, rugs, and solar twinkle lights. Bathrooms & showers are shared. The bell tents have lighting but no power for phones or accessories.

Food & Beverage
Local, organic, vegetarian meals are provided.

A wide selection of teas and coffees are included as complimentary offerings. Meals are enjoyed at the custom-made communal table or the outdoor pavilion kitchen and lounge area. 

Suggested packing list for attendees

  • Power Charging pack for devices
  • Waterbottle
  • Sun hat
  • Yoga mat
  • Bath towel and washcloth
  • Layers for cooler temps at night
  • Earplugs for wind
  • Minimal scented lotions and cosmetics
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Swimsuit
  • Easy slip-on/off shoes for indoor gathering spaces
  • Good shoes for walking/hiking
  • If any attendees need to bring a C-pap machine for sleeping, please let Green Rock know in advance so they can be placed in the correct accommodations

Important Retreat Information

Included in your fee
  • Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
  • Three vegetarian meals a day
Airport taxi pickup and drop are available.
Approx US$30-$50 depending on how many travelling.
When you know your flight details, please advise directly to Veronica referencing ‘Shadow Yoga 21–28 June’
 
We regret that the Teacher’s Discount is not available for the retreats.

Meditations of the Thunder Dragon (Taranyali Dhyanam)

with Sundernath

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:

  1. The Sheathing of Thunder and Lightning
  2. Stabilising the Thunder and Lightning
  3. Opening the Sky and Flooding
  4. The Arousal of Hamsah – the Anahata Nad, (the unstruck sound of the heart).
    Shambhavi Mudra

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.

Vitry-lès-Cluny

About the region

Tourism center information

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.

Grottes De Blanot

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.

Important Information

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
  • Vegetarian meals catered by local chef with local produce.

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

  • 5% For EarlyBird booking and full payment received before 15 July will be applied at checkout.
  • We regret that Teacher’s Discount is not available for this retreat.

Cancellation Policy

  • After 15 August: Cancellation fee of 20%
  • After 15 September: Cancellation fee of 40%
  • After 15 October: Cancellation fee of 100%
  • We will do our best to replace your booking in which case the fee will be halved.

Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.

Important Retreat Information

Included in your fee

  • Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
  • A consultation with the Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor)
  • Treatments as specified
  • Three vegetarian meals a day with two beverages (ideally herbal tea if not, tea/coffee) and fruit bowl
  • One group session on Diet and Ayurveda

Exclusions

Extra meals, fruits, tea, coffee & juices

Extras

  • Airport taxi pickup and drop are available (see below)
  • Additional specific treatments are available
  • Astrology Session – INR4,000

We regret that Teacher’s Discount is not available for the retreats.

Venue information

Poonthottam

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

  • After 15 September – Cancellation fee of 30%
  • After 15 October – Cancellation fee of 60%
  • After 15 November – Cancellation fee of 100%

Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.

Meditations of the Thunder Dragon (Taranyali Dhyanam)

with Sundernath

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:

  1. The Sheathing of Thunder and Lightning
  2. Stabilising the Thunder and Lightning
  3. Opening the Sky and Flooding
  4. The Arousal of Hamsah – the Anahata Nad, (the unstruck sound of the heart).
    Shambhavi Mudra

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.

Vitry-lès-Cluny

About the region

Tourism center information

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.

Grottes De Blanot

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.