Shala meaning ‘home’

Home of cultivating self practice

 

Meet the Shala founder Narelle Lullfitz

Narelle began her learning of Shadow Yoga in 2006 with founders of Shadow Yoga, Sundernath (Shandor Remete) and Emma Balnaves, who have been her teachers over this time. Their teaching introduced her to the foundations and preparatory practices of Hatha Yoga. Narelle has continued to cultivate her practice and learning of Shadow Yoga with ongoing tuition and has been teaching for over eight years under the guidance of her teachers, Sundernath and Emma.

Initially when studying Beauty Therapy (1997) Narelle was most inspired by the subjects of Massage, Facial treatments and Aromatherapy, for their therapeutic qualities.  From this she was introduced to the importance of food choices, daily routine, and movement practices for overall health of body and mind. This followed on to her introduction to the science of Ayurveda, which led her to studying clinical Ayurveda and its treatments, and then came Yoga.

Training

  • Shadow Yoga with Shandor Remete and Emma Balnaves (founders of Shadow Yoga)

  • Foundation Training in Clinical Ayurveda and Treatments, Ayurveda Awareness Centre, Fremantle with Dr Rajen Cooppan of Durban, South Africa

  • Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Kansa Wand, Head Massage, Lakshmi Ayurveda, Hamilton Hill with Karin Gunthor

  • Diploma of Beauty Therapy, 1997-98 Mt Lawley TAFE WA

“The Shala’s sessions and treatments are so nourishing. I always feel completely nurtured and grounded when I leave the Shala. Narelle is so generous with her wisdom and I’m grateful for the tools she’s shared to carry me and my loved ones. The Shala is a unique asset of our community.”

— Hollie

Venue hire

Palmyra Shala is also available for hire, offering space to host your well being event or classes.

History

The Shala is housed in a restored corner-store building that holds great local history. Find out more here.

Acknowledgements

We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation as the traditional custodians of this country and its waters, and that Palmyra Yoga Shala stands on Nyoongar country. We offer our respect to the Nyoongar elders past and present, and acknowledge their wisdom.