Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

February 7, 2025
Understanding Bandha Part 1: Mula Bandha, the Root LockMula Bandha, or "root lock," is often taught as a physical contraction at the pelvic floor, but its influence extends far beyond muscle engagement. When practiced with awareness, it becomes a powerful gateway to deeper energetic, psycho-emotional, and mental facility within the organism. Activating this bandha not only supports physical stability but also cultivates a sense of grounding, resilience and clarity. Energetically, engaging mula bandha directs prana (life force) upward, and seals the vessel of the body to conserve that life force. Mentally, it fosters focus and discipline, while emotionally, it can help deepen our connection to self. By expanding our understanding of Mula Bandha, we step into a more integrated practice—one that harmonizes body, mind, and energy. In this article, we explore how this subtle yet profound technique can enhance your yoga journey on multiple levels.

February 4, 2025
Yin Yoga vs Shadow YogaA brief summary of Yin Yoga and how it is similar to, and different from, the more vigorous, progressive system of Shadow Yoga. Written by a long-time student and teacher of Shadow Yoga, Angie Norwood, who teaches Shadow Yoga in Bend, Oregon.

January 22, 2025
An Exploration Of Personal Sadhana: What It Is & BenefitsAn experienced yoga teacher writes about the tension, the benefits and the profound importance of personal sadhana in the context of Shadow Yoga.

December 11, 2024
Vinyasa Flow vs Shadow Yoga: What You Can ExpectGain an understanding of what you can expect from a Shadow Yoga class, as compared to the more commonly-known Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

December 9, 2024
An Experienced Teacher's Guide To Understanding Different Types Of YogaExplore a variety of yoga styles, including their philosophies, characteristics, and sequencing components.

July 24, 2024
The Importance & Method Of Accessing Internal WisdomHow does wisdom penetrate the surface in a meaningful way, beyond the glint of spiritual platitudes?

July 31, 2024
Thoughts On What It Means To Be Practicing YogaPracticing yoga may often be thought of in terms of the physical, but a true practice incorporates both physical and internal practice. Learn more.

July 31, 2024
Exploring Pratipaksha Bhavanam - Turning Thoughts AroundLearn more about the technique of pratipaksha bhavanam otherwise known as "turning thoughts around" and how this can be incorporated into our yoga practice.

July 31, 2024
Learn About Energetic Transmission From Teacher To StudentEnergetic transmission, sometimes called shaktipat, is the energetic exchange between a teacher who is willing to share and a student who is able to receive.