Blue Water Sanctuary, Tutukaka Coast 
Sunday April 19 - Friday April 24th

Sound : Mantra 

Learn the placement of the Sanskrit alphabet sound sites in the body utilising touch.

The sounds are tools for bringing to light the 'inner shape'. Drawing and gathering power from different parts of the body through the subtle currents, chakras and central nadi (pathway of sound) 

Karana: the causal factor

The Shadow Yoga system utilises moving Karana forms as a tool for the body, mind & breath cultivation.

Karana is the folding and unfolding of the body's 6 limbs in action with a bodily stance in a low or high squat, a gesture (mudra) with the hands and movements of the feet. Swaying, stepping and circling transitions link one Karana to another.

Consistent practice of the Karana forms brings to life the rhythmic life currents hidden in the body and can lead to a peaceful space within.

Ka: space
Ra: fire, transformation
Ana: posture, shape, breathing

A beautiful practice cultivating a moving meditation that takes one's mind to a still place for the seated Asana practice and seated meditation.

There are 6 different moving Karana forms. The retreat will focus on one Karana form that is appropriate for the group.

This is Karana
To fold your limbs in,
To unfold, unfurl
To step, to sway, to turn
Nervous system regulation return
To meditate in motion
A dance, a trance
A return journey to self, to soul
Untainted by the stain of mind
Uninhibited by the illusion of time
Surrendered mind
Peace