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Create & sustain inner energy balance for inner harmony with simple, functional movements with breathing that integrate body, mind and spirit.

Shadow Yoga/Hatha Yoga classes. Students learn moving sequences or "preludes" that remove blocked areas in the body, build "agni" - your digestive fire, cultivate ones life breath , have a grounding and mediative effect, strengthen your bones and prepares ones body and mind for asana - seats and the internal yogic practices. Shadow Yoga has grown from its founder Zhander Remete's knowledge and practical understanding of the ancient Hatha Yoga texts, Hatha Yoga anatomy and physiology, the Indian energetic system ( marmasthana ) and the Chinese energetic system. The system of Shadow Yoga re-introduces the age-old concept of preparing the physical (gross) body and cultivating the energetic system (subtle body) and correct breathing before the introduction of working the traditional asanas (seats). This is achieved through moving sequences or 'preludes' which have been inspired by Zhander's extensive personal studies of yoga, martial arts, dance and the observations and recognition of nature. Through these preludes blockages in the body are recognized and broken down, stiffness is removed from the joints, correct breathing is cultivated and co-ordination and rhythm are brought to life in a way that is challenging yet safe and teaches the body to move naturally. The sequences of the 3 shadow yoga preludes consist of movements that are circular and spiraling (warrior forms), and linear (sun forms). They utilize the principles of the marma point system ( marmasthana ), 108 vital junctions in the body) as a guide to prepare the body for asana-vinyasa and cultivate the unobstructed flow of the breath that is 'the key' for success in yoga practice and asana work. The practice builds up gradually through the 3 preludes bringing to life an inner connection through movement that cultivates sensitivity and awareness, connections between physical movements and the breath, bridging the gap between the physical body and the subtle.

08/04/2026

I am excited to share this retreat.
Resonance, Rise & Rest 🧘
There are a couple of spaces available.
All the info is in the poster.
With warmth
Jx🌈

05/04/2026

24/03/2026

What you see is not the world as it is… it is the world as your system allows it to appear. Light enters the eyes, but it is your internal state that gives it meaning, shape, and story. This is why the same moment can feel peaceful to one and overwhelming to another—because perception is not neutral, it is filtered through the architecture within you.

The nervous system, the emotions, the patterns you’ve carried… they don’t just sit quietly in the background. They act as the lens itself. Distort the lens, and reality bends with it. Refine the lens, and something subtle begins to shift—not outside first, but in how the world meets you.

What you’re witnessing is not just life unfolding… it’s your field interacting with it in real time.

17/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Come along for a trifecta of nourishment at Resonance, Rise & Rest Retreat.
Self-cultivation tools, plant based meals & ocean views of the beautiful Tutukaka Coast in Northland NZ.
Just a few spaces left.
All the info is in the poster.
With warmth
Jaymin 🧘🌟🌈

07/02/2026

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Cars Move. Minds Move. He Doesn’t. That’s Meditation.

Everyone thinks meditation needs silence, mountains, candles, or a perfect posture.
But real meditation is not about where you sit — it’s about what stops inside you.

The road is loud.
Cars are rushing.
Life is chaotic.

Yet something here is unmoved.

Meditation is not an escape from the world.
It is the end of inner restlessness while the world continues.

When thoughts slow down, even noise becomes quiet.
When desire pauses, even movement feels still.
When the mind stops running, the whole world appears calm.

You don’t need to go anywhere.
You don’t need to change your life.
You only need to see what is constantly moving inside you — and let it rest.

That is meditation.
Not a posture.
Not a place.
A stillness that remains even on a busy road.

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📚 SOURCE

Inspired by timeless meditative insight from ancient Indian wisdom and lived awareness traditions.

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31/01/2026

Third Eye

Sadhguru: Shiva has always been referred to as Triambaka because he has a third eye. The third eye does not mean someone’s forehead cracked and something came out! It simply means another dimension of perception has opened up. If your perception has to evolve and enhance itself, the most important thing is that your energy has to evolve and enhance itself. The whole process of yoga is to evolve and refine your energies in such a way that your perception is enhanced and the third eye opens.

The third eye is the eye of vision. The two physical eyes are just sensory organs. They feed the mind with all kinds of nonsense, because what you see is not the truth. You see this person or that person and you think something about him, but you are not able to see the Shiva in him. You see things the way it is necessary for your survival. Another creature sees it another way, as is necessary for its survival. This is why we say this world is maya. Maya means it is illusory. We are not saying that existence is illusory. We are only saying the way you are perceiving it is illusory. So, another eye, an eye of deeper pe*******on, has to be opened up. The third eye means your perception has gone beyond the dualities of life. You are able to see life just the way it is, not just the way that is necessary for your survival.

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30/01/2026

Shadow Yoga name explained 😍

26/01/2026

Karana
To fold your limbs in
To unfold, unfurl
To step, to sway, to turn
Nervouse 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
Peace

Karana - the causal factor
Ka:space
Ra:fure/transformation
Ana: posture, shape, breathing

Karana & Asana classes, Whangarei & Ngunguru.
All levels welcome
For more info visit hathahavenyoga.co.nz

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24/01/2026

Hello,
In light of Monday's public holiday I am teaching a yoga class 9-10.30am @ Ngunguru home studio.

If you would like to start your day moving your body with your breath in unique movements that both stretch & strengthen, cultivate meditation in motion, calm the fluctuations of your mind and balance the light of the sun & moon energy with in you there are 2 spaces available.
$25
Open to all levels of experience.
There are weekly classes too.
Mon & Wed 6-7.30pm
Fri 8.30-10am.
Please private nessage me.
Warmly
Jaymin

07/01/2026

❤️ open ❤️

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http://yogabeing.co.nz/, https://www.hathahavenyoga.com/

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