Shadow Yoga, founded by Shandor Remete, is a school of Hatha Yoga based on a practical understanding of the classical yoga texts. Fixed forms or preludes are used to prepare the student for different levels of asana. These preludes make use of warrior-forms (viraparampara) and sun-forms (suryanamaskar) to release obstructions in the peripheral body and the spine. Asana practice is introduced when the work of the preludes is understood

Balakrama step to strength
The Balakrama builds strength and stamina. This prelude makes the core of the body firm and removes stiffness from the joints. Correct positioning and the application of marmasthana (the science of the vital junctions) awakens the intelligence of the body. Co-ordination of breath and movement is developed and the practice of bandhas (internal locks) is introduced. The Balakrama is recommended for students coming from other schools of yoga.

Chaya Yoddha Sancalanam moving the shadow
Moving the Shadow deepens the work of the warrior and sun forms and refines the coordination of the body and breath with broader stance work and more elaborate movements of the arms and legs.

Kartikkeya Mandalam circling the shadow
Kartikkeya Mandalam develops the internal energy through deeper stance work and circular movements. This form releases deeply held restrictions and prepares the individual for advanced asana practice and basic pranayama.

Asana-Vinyasa

When the student learns to work through the preludes with good rhythm and steady breathing the basic asanas are introduced. These include mandukasana, mayurasana, paschimottanasana, ardha matsyendrasana, and the inverted postures with their corresponding counterposes. Individual asana vinyasa is given only for the specific needs of the student.