Learn More About The Balakrama Or Step To Strength

The Balakrama, or "Step to Strength," is the first series learned in the Shadow Yoga system. Find out more about the Balakrama and Shadow Yoga at Continuum.

Continuum Shadow Yoga student in a balakrama step to strength pose

The Balakrama, or "Step to Strength," is the first series learned in the Shadow Yoga system. The balakrama serves as an excellent tool to build strength and suppleness in the body, clear obstructions in the lower limbs and invigorate the internal power system known as agni. More than a series of moves, the Shadow Yoga preludes teach essential principles related to the energetic structure and cultivate both patience and persistence in the mind.

Lakshmi Angela Norwood

Owner, Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga

New Shadow Yoga Classes & Offerings At Continuum Yoga

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3 min

March 2, 2026

Spring Shadow Yoga Offerings: Portland Inner Rhythm Workshop & March Schedule Update

Explore Angie’s March teaching schedule, including a Shadow Yoga Inner rhythm workshop in Portland and important spring break dates.

Lakshmi Angela Norwood

Owner and Teacher, Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga

Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

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5 min

February 3, 2026

Cycles in Life, Breath and Thought

Noticing the natural cycles of life, transformation and death in nature, we are reminded that breath, time and conscious also move in continuous, unbroken cycles. Noticing the subtle pauses between inhale and exhale, in our yoga practice, we are given a glimpse of that cycle, and the freedom that lives below the everyday awareness of the mind and all of its preferences.

Angela (Lakshmi) Norwood

Teacher & Owner, Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga

Thoughts & Teachings To Improve Your Yoga Practice

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6 minutes

December 22, 2025

Walking the Path, Separately and Together: Reflections from a Shadow Yoga Teachers' Gathering

A reflective essay on sustained practice and the quiet work of teaching.