Gatka – Shakti Yoga
Gatka is a martial art from the North of India practised by the Sikhs. It is intended to harmonize mind, body and spirit. Originally, most Sikhs were farmers and they had to be able to defend themselves with simple tools, used in everyday life. Gatka is based on the Indian martial art Shastar Vidyaa (Shastar = weapon, Vidyaa = essence/art). The origins can be traced back as far as 7000 years. Shastar Vidyaa stems from old Indian traditions like ayurveda or yoga. Gatka is one of the 64 arts of the old vedic philosophical tradition. Unlike other martial arts Gatka also relates to the female part in us (Chandi). Its power and skills express themselves in almost dance-like, flowing movements. The Sikhs were well-known for their martial art. They combined Gatka with spiritual practices. In Gatka balance, rhythm, breathing and meditation are trained. Right-handers are trained left-handedly and vice-versa, which
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Yoga
At the Yoga, Gatka and family camp, of course yoga is very important. Early at sunrise you have the opportunity to take part in Sadhana. The ambrosial hours are best time to do Yoga and start the day. We practise the Sadhna in the tradition of Kundalini Yoga. Afterwards the participants join the others and enjoy their almonds and Nanaks tea. Hatha Yoga unterrichtet Nanak Dev Singh auf dem “Melonenhügel” in der strahlenden Morgensonne. Wir nennen es “Sun Streching”. Verschiedenen Asanas lösen Blockaden, erweitern unsere Bewegungsfähigkeit und zeigen uns, wo
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Shastar Vidya
Shastar Vidyaa is a part of the vast Vedic tradition which dates back nearly ten thousand years. Yoga, Meditation, Aryuvedic medicine also share these same roots. Shastra Vidya is the complete science of war from hand to hand combat to battlefield strategy. It was exported to the oriental along with Buddhism and became the foundation for the Chinese and Japanese martial art tradition. There is no author or acknowledged teacher who originally developed this martial art. Although through its long history there have been many great masters. The earliest was
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Short Gatka Camp in Germany
Das große Gatka Camp in Frankreich fällt dieses Jahr aus. Nanak Dev Singh, der Veranstalter und unser aller Lehrer musste dringend zu seinem kranken Vater in die USA. Somit aber nehmen wir Gatka Schüler das selbst in die Hand und machen kurzerhand in Deutschland ein kleines Camp übers lange Wochenende Mitte August. Devta hat bei sich in der Nähe im Wendland einen kuscheligen Campingplatz aufgetan. Der ist auch im Hochsommer noch so unbekannt, dass hier genug Platz für uns ist. Wir bieten uns gegenseitig Bogenschießen, Gatka, Shastar Vidya und Yoga
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Family Time
Time for the family is important at the camp. Everyone can spend as much time with and for the family as they wish. You will sleep in a tent. The nights are very clear and quiet, which we townsfolk do not know any more. You can see stars, the owls hoot and early in the morning the singing birds give us the feeling of being far away from civilisation. In fact it’s only two minutes by car to the next supermarket. Once arrived, each family finds a suitable spot for
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Leisure Time
The Yoga- Family and Gatka Camp takes place in the historical and scenically beautiful area of southern Touraine, whose centre is Loches with its impressive Chateau. Every summer the historical citadel with its old town and the narrow medieval streets bustles with life and atmosphere, enjoyed by both locals and tourists. There is a farmers’ market every Wednesday and Saturday, where food, everyday stuff and oddities from the surrounding area are sold. Shopping becomes an event here. Afterwards, have your café au lait with croissant in the café. And before
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Surroundings of the Camp
The Family, Yoga and Gatka Camp has taken place for more than 20 years in the grounds of the Chateau La Cloutière de Madame Josette in Loches/France. Loches is a historical city in the south of the Touraine in Central France. The participants have shown their great flexibility in the last years by getting there in many different ways. Château la Cloutière A vast parc with lawn, woodland, several old farm buildings, a farm, a chapel, an artist’s cottage and an orangery belong to the castle as well as smaller
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Get Registered for the Camp Satya Singh and Ramona Raghubir Kaur are looking forward to your registration. Do not hesitate to ask any questions, to which they will be happy to respond. Please make a binding registration and you will immediately receive a confirmation. Name(required) Spiritual Name Email adress(valid email required) Your Message(required) cforms contact form by delicious:days
Photos and Videos Our Online-Fotoalbum at flickr.com Glow Maratis: And a few Gatka impressions with a Glow Marati at night: Taiko Drum an Gong meditation at the Yoga Festival in Berlin 2008:
Shastar Vidya Shastar Vidyaa is a part of the vast Vedic tradition which dates back nearly ten thousand years. Yoga, Meditation, Aryuvedic medicine also share these same roots. Shastra Vidya is the complete science of war from hand to hand combat to battlefield strategy. It was exported to the oriental along with Buddhism and became the foundation for the Chinese and Japanese martial art tradition. There is no author or acknowledged teacher who originally developed this martial art. Although through its long history there have been many great masters. The earliest was
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