Shadow Yoga, founded by Shandor Remete, is a Hatha Yoga system that utilizes the principles and practices common to classical Hatha Yoga and the self cultivating aspects of martial arts and dance.  It places great importance on preparing the physical body and freeing it of its energetic obstructions as a foundation for progressing towards more internal aspects of Hatha Yoga.  Its distinctive preparatory work is called the “Preludes,” which are dynamic standing sequences involving strong leg work, circular and spiraling movements, coordination of limbs, rhythmic breathing and bandha.  Codified in ancient sciences of Marmas (vital junctions), Nadis (energetic pathways), and Vayus (internal winds), Preludes offer the crucial preparatory work in building the foundation necessary for true progress to unfold.