FALL 2024
Course Registration Page
PROGRESS THROUGH THE PRELUDES
mastering the preliminary tools of shadow yoga
with Mark Horner & Judy Yu
Part 1 starts Saturday Sept 21, 2024
Part 2 starts Saturday Nov 2, 2024
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For yogic sadhana to bear fruit and provide a means to positive transformation in all realms of life, a solid basis must be established which can truly support a deeper unfolding. In Shadow Yoga, the tools utilized to fulfill this first stage of sadhana include the three prelude forms, primary asana vinyasas, bandha triyam (the 3 bandhas), and the concluding activities within full practice format.
During Fall 2024, this two-part course will guide students towards greater skill and proficiency with these preliminary tools, leading to a better understanding of how to utilize and integrate them within practice. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on gaining an embodied understanding of the underlying physical and energetic principles which govern the yoga. All these things are essential if the first stage of sadhana is to be fulfilled.
Part 1, beginning Sept 21, will utilize components from the first two preludes (Balakrama and Chaya Yoddha Sanchlanam). Part 2, beginning Nov 2, will introduce the third prelude - Karttikeya Mandala. The primary asanas, bandhas, and conclusion work will build sequentially through the two parts. For this reason, part 1 is a prerequisite to part 2. Each part will consist of 4 online sessions, and 2 in-person sessions in Berkeley for local students.
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All sessions conducted via Zoom will be recorded and participants will have access to the Part 1 recordings through Nov 2, 2024, and the Part 2 recordings through Dec 21, 2024.
Dates and Times
Part I:​ 6 classes (5 Sat & 1 Sun)
8:45 - 10:15am (pacific)
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Sat, Sep 21 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Sep 28 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Oct 5 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Oct 12 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat Oct 19 - Online via Zoom
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Sun, Oct 27 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Part I:​ 6 classes (all Saturdays))
8:45 - 10:15am (pacific)
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Sat, Nov 2 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 9 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 16 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Nov 23 - In person Berkeley Alembic
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Sat Dec 7 - Online via Zoom
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Sat, Dec 14 - In person Berkeley Alembic
Location & Tuition
2820 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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For Whom
Participants must have experience with the Balakrama and Chaya Sanchalanam prelude forms. Contact Mark prior to registering if you have any questions.
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$240 - Full Course (four online sessions plus two in-person sessions at the Berkeley Alembic - strongly recommended for all local students)
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$187 - Online Only (four online session for students who do not live in the SF Bay Area)
Registration
Part One:
Full Course: $240
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​Online sessions only: $187
Part Two:
Full Course: $240
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​Online sessions only: $187
PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the online session option is only open to students who do not live in the Bay Area. Local students must enroll for the full course.
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Refund & Cancellation Policy
for all workshops & courses
No refunds are given for cancellations, however a full credit towards a future course or workshop will be given if cancellation request is received no less than one week prior to the first session. Cancellations or withdrawals within one week or after the start of a course receive no credit.