July thru September 2010 at Moksha Yoga Shala :


• Summer Shadow Yoga Intensive - July to Sept (starts: July 3 & 5)
• Shadow Yoga II: Chaya Sanchalanam -July to Sept (starts: July 3)
• Individualized Asana: Summer 2010 - Aug & Sept (starts: August 5, 6, & 10)
• Restorative Yoga Summer Session: (starts: August 10)
• Alignment 101 (September 18)
• Nata Yoga Lecture/Demo with Zhander Remete (Sept 10)

With Mark Horner
in San Francisco, Oakland, and Marin:

• San Francisco: Shadow Yoga at James Howell Studio (Sundays 2010)
• Oakland: Summer Shadow Yoga Course at Soja Martial Arts (starts August 10)
• Marin: Foundations of Shadow Yoga Workshop at Turtle Island Yoga (Oct 9)
• Oakland (Montclair Village): Foundations of Shadow Yoga Course at Mountain Yoga (starts Oct 5)

Sundays
May 2, 9, 23
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 4, 11
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
Sept 5
Oct 10, 17, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14, 28
Dec 5, 12, 19

8-10am

Teacher: Mark Horner

Location: James Howell Studio - 66 Sanchez St. San Francisco
http://jameshowellstudio.com

Please join Mark for these classes based in Shadow Style Hatha Yoga. Each session will begin with a discussion of important principles of Shadow Yoga, followed by a dynamic practice to help bring them alive in the body. This is a powerful and deep practice that is directly applicable to all styles of Hatha Yoga.

For Whom: These classes are open to all students with a basic grounding in the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga. Just show up.

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8 Mondays
8:30-10:30am
July 5 - Sept 28
no class
July 19, 26; Aug 2; Sept 13

and / or

8 Saturdays
7:30-9:30am
July 3- Sept 4
no class
July 24 & 31

Cost:
$184 or $168 if paid by 6/21/10 for Mondays

or

$184 or $168 if paid by 6/19/10 for Saturdays

or

$304 for both days if paid by 6/21/10

or

$27 drop-in

Teacher: Mark Horner

When facility and ease are established in the physical side of yoga practice, emphasis must shift towards awakening the inner power mechanism. This is accomplished through the integration of form, energy, and attention (body, breath, and mind). The skillful synthesis of these aspects, results in a practice that is exponentially more potent, efficient, and productive. This must occur if the internal components of Hatha Yoga (regulation of the life force and the movements of the mind) are to have any chance of developing.

This course will focus on refinement of the Shadow Yoga preludes, primary asana/vinyasas, and conclusive work, with the addition of readings from selected texts, in order to help students better understand the process of integration required for the practice of hatha yoga to fulfill its purpose.

For Whom: Participants should have a solid grounding in uddiyana bandha and experience with the Shadow Yoga preludes.

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Teacher: Mark Horner

Chaya Sanchalanam (“Churning of the Shadow Warrior”) is the second prelude form to be learned in Shadow Yoga. This course is for student who have never learned the form, and for those continuing to perfect it.

• The first few sessions will break down the Chaya Sanchalanam in detail, so students new to this practice will learn it progressively, and those with prior experience can refine it.
• Each student will be assigned a specific asana/vinyasa based on their personal needs, to be worked after the prelude, with Mark providing hands-on adjustments.
• The group will finish together with Mark leading the conclusion work and introducing preparatory pranayama practice.
• The emphasis will be on grounding participants in a style of practice based on skillful action, responsiveness, and efficiency.

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Teacher: Mark Horner

Location: Soja Martial Arts - 2406 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
www.sojamartialarts.com/

Shadow Yoga, developed by yoga master Zhander Remete, is a dynamic and evolving style of Hatha Yoga that draws from the preparatory principles common to Hatha Yoga and the self-cultivating arts (martial and dance). This powerful practice integrates dynamic stance work and warrior forms in round and spiral movements to remove blockages to the free flow of vital energy. This sets the stage for the internal work of asana, pranayama, and meditation. Shadow Yoga is quickly gaining recognition for its depth, and power to evoke lasting, fundamental change in mind and body.

This 6-session Tuesday morning course will refine the first Shadow Yoga Prelude - the Balakrama. Individual Asana / Vinyasa will also be given based on each students needs. Classes will build upon each other from week to week.

For Whom: This course is open to all students with a basic grounding in the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga. Students with prior experience with the Shadow Yoga Forms will also benefit.

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7 Tuesdays
4:20-6pm
Aug 10 - Sept 21, 2010

and / or

8 Thursdays
4:20-6pm
Aug 5 - Sept 23, 2010

and / or

7 Fridays
8:30-10:30am
Aug 6 - Sept 24, 2010
no class
Sept 17

Cost:
$147 for Tues or Fri only: $168 for Thurs only ($21/class)

or

$266 for Tues and Fri; $285 for Thurs & Fri or Thurs & Tues ($19/class)

or

$374 for all 3 days ($17/class)

Teacher: Mark Horner

Traditionally yoga asanas were taught through an individualized approach adjusted to the unique needs of each student. This eliminates unproductive activity by focusing the student on asanas that will most quickly remove their obstructions. To support this, the teacher provides one-to-one guidance and hands on adjustments through the marma system. Due to this, all levels of students will progress faster in an individualized course rather than in a group class.

Numbers will be limited and start times staggered (please download the flyer for the start times). Mark will contact each student prior to the first class to assign their asana(s). As progress is made, each student’s practice will be evolved accordingly. Allow about 1 to 1 1/2 hours for your session. Space is limited & past courses have filled. Please register early to assure your spot.. Priority is given to those who register first and take multiple sessions.

Who can attend: To qualify for these courses knowledge of one of the Shadow Yoga preludes, or any of the Beginners Series is required.

Make-up Policy: Any missed classes may be made up during the current session only on Tues, Thurs, or Friday. Check with Mark as to the best start time for the make-up. Please note that while Mark will do his best to assist everyone, priority is given to those who are coming at their regular assigned time

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7 Tuesdays 6:05-7:35pm
August 10 - Sept 21, 2010

Cost:
$133 or $140 if paid by 7/27/10

or

Drop-in:
$21

Teacher: Mark Horner

Deep rest and rejuvenation are essential if we are to function well in life and live happily. In addition, the dynamic side of yoga practice will improve when it is balanced by static, restorative practice.

This 7-session course will explore the full range of restorative practice, with each class teaching a different sequence and its underlying principles. Students will learn and directly experience the following:

• sequences of supported restorative postures
• how to link classical asanas with long holds for restorative effect
• how to use dynamic work to “set up” the restorative poses
• safe ways to gain the benefit of inversion
• the art of using props for specific effects
• breath work and preparatory pranayama
• meditation

Who can attend: Open to students of all levels. Each session will include modifications if necessary.

Drop-In Policy: Drop-in is OK. Students on the unlimited montly plan may drop-in at no additional charge. For all others, the fee is $21

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September 18 12:45 - 3pm

Cost:
$35 or $30 if paid by 9/4/10

Teacher: Rod Ciocho

Standing Poses strengthen the legs and encourage flexibility by teaching us how to twist, fold forward, bend backward, and side-bend, while balancing on one or both feet. They require focus, and attenion to detail. They remind us of the necessity to find our point
of balance, to ground ourselves, and to reside in our center.

We will discuss various concepts and work with props and partners, to help fully understand what each of the Traditional Standing Poses is trying to teach us.

Who can attend: This workshop will benefit both beginners and more experienced practitioners.

Teacher: Rod Ciocho is an experienced practitioner of Shadow Yoga with extensive study with Mark Horner and Zhander Remete, the founder of Shadow Yoga.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:45am
Oct -5 to 19, 2010

Cost:
$120 or $100 if paid by Sept 21, 2010

Teacher: Mark Horner

Location: Mountain Yoga - 2071 Antioch Court, Oakland, CA 94611
www.mountainyoga.org

Through discussion and active practice, this five-session course will provide an introduction to the important principles and practices of Shadow Yoga. This evolving and powerful practice is quickly gaining recognition for its depth, and ability to evoke lasting, fundamental change in mind and body. Over five sessions, students will learn a 1-hour practice sequence designed to build a solid foundation. All students with a basic grounding in Hatha Yoga are warmly welcomed. Students experienced in other styles of practice will benefit, as the principles taught are applicable to all.

About Shadow Yoga: developed by yoga master Zhander Remete, Shadow Yoga draws from the preparatory principles common to Hatha Yoga and the self-cultivating arts (martial and dance). Utilizing dynamic stances and warrior forms in round and spiral movements, Shadow Yoga works to remove blockages to the free flow of vital energy, while igniting the inner power mechanism. This sets the stage for the internal work of asana, pranayama, and meditation.

Who can attend: this course is open to ALL students with a basic grounding in Hatha Yoga.

Drop-In Policy: students who have learned any of the three prelude forms or taken a previous Foundations course with Mark may drop-in to individual classes at the rate of $21/class.

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Teacher: Mark Horner

Location: Turtle Island Yoga - 7 Mariposa Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960
www.turtleislandyoga.com/

Through discussion and active practice, this workshop will provide an introduction to the important principles of Shadow Yoga. This evolving and powerful practice is quickly gaining recognition for its depth, and ability to evoke lasting, fundamental change in mind and body. At the end of the workshop Mark will give a short demonstration of the Shadow Yoga prelude forms. All students with a basic grounding in Hatha Yoga are warmly welcomed.

About Shadow Yoga: developed by yoga master Zhander Remete, Shadow Yoga draws from the preparatory principles common to Hatha Yoga and the self-cultivating arts (martial and dance). Utilizing dynamic stances and warrior forms in round and spiral movements, Shadow Yoga works to remove blockages to the free flow of vital energy, while igniting the inner power mechanism. This sets the stage for the internal work of asana, pranayama, and meditation.

Download printable flyer and registration form

Teacher: Ernest Isaacs

Mindfulness (vipassana) meditation, taken from the teachings of the Buddha, is a process of coming in contact with our experience in the here and now. It is a cultivation of peacefulness in the mind and openness in the heart. It is learning to live in the present moment to be able to ride more easily with the ups and downs of our lives. It is learning to experience our thoughts and feelings with equanimity to enrich our relationships.

We meditate for 35 minutes, and instructions are given for those not familiar with the practice. There is a talk on some aspect of meditation, and we close at 9:15 with a guided meditation on lovingkindness.

Who can attend: All students are welcome, no prior meditation experience is required. Please note that Moksha Yoga Shala class packages, or monthly unlimited passes do not apply to this class. Payment is by donation, paid directly to instructor.