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.

This two-part course guides students towards greater skill and proficiency with these preliminary tools, leading to a better understanding of how to utilize and integrate them within practice. Emphasis is 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 utilizes components from the first two preludes (Balakrama and Chaya Yoddha Sanchlanam). Part 2  introduces the third prelude - Karttikeya Mandala. The primary asanas, bandhas, and conclusion work builds sequentially through the two parts. ​Therefore, Part 1 is prerequisite to Part 2. 

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This course consists of 8 recorded Zoom sessions. 

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FOR WHOM:  Open to all new and continuing students. Some experience with either the Balakrama and/or Chaya Sanchalanam preludes is helpful, but not required.  Please email Mark if you have questions

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ONCE YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER WITH THE CLASS RECORDINGS (VEIW ONLY).  PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 24 HOURS TO RECEIVE THE LINK.  

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* If you took this course previously, then you get a 50% discount to repeat.  Contact Mark for payment instructions.