Shadow Yoga II
The Shadow Yoga II class is designed for students who have been exposed to the material in Shadow Yoga I and would like to continue their study of the physical and energetic systems described in the early texts of Hatha Yoga. Once the Shadow Yoga preparatory material has been learned (mastery is not necessary), students have a good foundation upon which to build. Learning at this stage includes a wide variety of practices including specific arrangements of postures and sequences (asana angahara), information about the systems of marma and vayu, breathing techniques, meditative activities, and introductory prayers.
Who should take Shadow Yoga II classes?
Shadow Yoga II classes are the next stage of progression for those with some experience in Shadow Yoga I, or anyone who has worked with a Shadow Yoga teacher elsewhere. Having spent time with the introductory material gives the student the confidence and familiarity to uncover new dimensions of practice. While the physical practice deepens at this stage, the energetic systems such as marmasthana (energetic junctions) and vayu (energetic currents), which undergird the Shadow Yoga curriculum, are also introduced. As a result, students begin to understand the underlying systems that affect the organic structure and gain an ability to influence those systems.