Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

Angela (Lakshmi) Norwood
Shadow Yoga Teacher, Continuum Yoga School
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

February 7, 2025

Understanding Bandha Part 1: Mula Bandha, the Root Lock

Mula 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.

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Angie (Lakshmi) Norwood
Teacher and Studio Owner, Continuum Yoga in Bend, Oregon
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

February 4, 2025

Yin Yoga vs Shadow Yoga

A 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.

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Angie (Lakshmi) Norwood
Owner and Teacher, Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

January 22, 2025

An Exploration Of Personal Sadhana: What It Is & Benefits

An experienced yoga teacher writes about the tension, the benefits and the profound importance of personal sadhana in the context of Shadow Yoga.

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Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

December 11, 2024

Vinyasa Flow vs Shadow Yoga: What You Can Expect

Gain an understanding of what you can expect from a Shadow Yoga class, as compared to the more commonly-known Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

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Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

December 9, 2024

An Experienced Teacher's Guide To Understanding Different Types Of Yoga

Explore a variety of yoga styles, including their philosophies, characteristics, and sequencing components.

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Angela Lakshmi Norwood
Founder & Teacher
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

July 24, 2024

The Importance & Method Of Accessing Internal Wisdom

How does wisdom penetrate the surface in a meaningful way, beyond the glint of spiritual platitudes?

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Angie Norwood
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

July 31, 2024

Thoughts On What It Means To Be Practicing Yoga

Practicing yoga may often be thought of in terms of the physical, but a true practice incorporates both physical and internal practice. Learn more.

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Angela Lakshmi Norwood
Founder & Teacher
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

July 31, 2024

Exploring Pratipaksha Bhavanam - Turning Thoughts Around

Learn more about the technique of pratipaksha bhavanam otherwise known as "turning thoughts around" and how this can be incorporated into our yoga practice.

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Angela Lakshmi Norwood
Founder & Teacher
Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

July 31, 2024

Learn About Energetic Transmission From Teacher To Student

Energetic transmission, sometimes called shaktipat, is the energetic exchange between a teacher who is willing to share and a student who is able to receive.

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