Hatha Yoga Shala East Bay

Asana Angaharas (arrangements) help establish the necessary conditions for the most essential asanas to become accessible with sthiram sukham (firmness and ease). The Mantra Sadhana gives the inner shape and changes the resonance of the entire being.
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In 2024 we will introduce the Mantra Sadhana slowly within the context of the Asana Angahara full practice format. New course begins Jan 13
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New course starts Jan 13 to complete and refine the Balakrama prelude form while introducing the “full practice format” which includes asana/vinyasa (sequence of seated asanas) and conclusion. Students will gain an experiential understanding of the larger scope of the Shadow Yoga sadhana, and the role of the preludes.

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Our new courses for Winter 2024 are posted!

New year, new courses beginning Jan 13th ✨ New year, new courses beginning Jan 13th ✨

Wishing you all smooth and peaceful transitions into 2024 ✨🙏💫

With the new year, we have new courses starting Jan 13th. Sessions in person at the Berkeley Alembic and online. Learn more and register at horneryoga.com ✨

More to follow through the rest of the year Looking forward to seeing you in this new year ✨

The Asana Angaharas utilize elements from the Shadow Yoga preludes and the Nrtta forms to progressively build stability and ease in asana and the concluding practices of the yogic sadhana.
As one’s practice matures, the synergy of practice is enhanced through understanding the components and their interrelationships while developing the skillful means required for their integration.
Join us for a new Asana Angahara I course starting Oct 28. We’ll introduce new material that reflects the evolution of this practice.
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The Balakrama ("Step to Strength"), is the first Shadow Yoga prelude to be learned. This dynamic and flowing practice builds the power and functioning of the legs which in turn strengthens the bones, blood, and vital breath. The Balakrama systematically builds the foundation thus setting the stage for the safe and effective unfolding of the deeper practices of Hatha Yoga.
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New Balakrama course starting this weekend Oct 28 will teach the form in a step by step manner while introducing some new material reflective of the evolution of the Shadow yoga practice. It is open to all students with some prior yoga experience. Hope to see you there!

Traditionally yoga asanas were taught through an individualized approach adjusted to the unique needs of each student. This eliminates unproductive activity by focusing energy and attention on asanas that will most quickly remove the present obstructions.
Sep 18-22: individual Asana course with Sundernath and Emma at the Berkeley Alembic. For practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana. Registration is still open at shadowyoga.com

We’re grateful for the incredible gift of spending time with our yoga teachers. Living masters who shine their light on the path.
Join us this Friday for a free lecture with Sundernath.

Sep 15 at 5pm at the Emeryville Center for Community Life. No need to register. Just show up. Or see shadowyoga.com for more details.

We're back!! 💖

Recharged from sabbatical and ready to go with new Fall courses starting in Oct! Details and registration are on our website now.

Missed you and hope to see you in class soon!

New Fall Courses with Mark & Judy

New Yoga Courses with Mark & Judy New Yoga Courses with Mark & Judy

Shadow Yoga utilizes prelude forms for training and places great importance on preparatory work as the foundation for meaningful progress.
Join us for the Shadow Yoga I course starting this weekend where we will review and build on foundational work and the preliminary activities which prepare the ground for the Shadow Yoga Preludes

The purpose of yoga is to dissolve oneself into the self.
The Ananda Tandava is Shiva’s Dance of Bliss or Dissolvement. If you have interest in learning and refining this powerful practice, please join us for the new course starting this weekend.

Our Winter 2023 course start this weekend Jan 21 in person at the . Join us! We’re grateful to have each and every one of you in class and looking forward to supporting you in your yogic sadhana this year. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2023! 💛✨

New courses for Winter 2023

New Shadow Yoga courses starting Jan 21 New Shadow Yoga courses starting Jan 21

Remaining inspired and engaged in our sadhana requires continual focus, otherwise complacency will quickly set in.

Our Fall Shadow Yoga course for experienced students addresses these challenges and sets the stage for what we will be offering in 2023. Taught by Mark Horner and Judy Yu

Link in bio to learn more and join the waitlist for this course.

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A few spaces still left the FOUNDATIONS OF SHADOW YOGA Workshop tomorrow. Join us! We’d love to see you in class!

This workshop is open for all students and gives a clear and comprehensive introduction to the Shadow Yoga practice.

From this workshop students will gain exposure to some of the important and unique aspects of this powerful and effective style of practice and will leave feeling open, grounded, and energized. Students who attend this workshop, will be eligible to learn the Shadow Yoga Prelude Forms which will be taught in 2023.

Taught by Mark Horner and Judy Yu.

Learn more and register with link in bio

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So good to see so many students in person at the Berkeley Alembic this morning! Excited to run our Shadow Yoga program out of this beautiful practice space.

After 2+ years on Zoom, we are happy to be resuming direct teaching which has always been the traditional and best means of transmitting Hatha Yoga between guide and student.

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Join us next weekend! Shadow Yoga workshop and course starting 🍂

Join us next weekend! Shadow Yoga workshop and course starting 🍂 Join us next weekend! Shadow Yoga workshop and course starting 🍂

New Yoga Course with Mark Horner

Tending the Fire of Sadhana Tending the Fire of Sadhana

💫 The Effort / Surrender Continuum 💫
Through attentive exploration within the field of opposites, the yogic practitioner learns to harmonize opposing forces in order to awaken to the central position.

Join us for a 3-session Shadow Yoga training exploring the Effort / Surrender continuum at both the gross physical and refined levels in order to find greater ease and firmness in your yoga sadhana.

​Taught by Mark Horner with Judy Yu assisting. Each session will begin with a lecture designed to ignite intuition and inquiry, and set up the guided yoga practice to follow. Time will be allowed after practice for Q & A.

3 Saturdays: Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4
8:00 - 10:00am
ONLINE via ZOOM

All sessions will be recorded, and the link will be sent out to all registered participants after each class.

Learn more and register online:
https://www.horneryoga.com/fall-intensive-2021

EXPLORING THE KEYS TO AN ADVANCING PRACTICE
🌟new course with Mark starts on Feb 6🌟
Six sessions on Sat mornings concluding on June 12

The overall focus will remain on helping students understand and embody some of the key aspects which must be established in order for Hatha Yogic Sadhana to advance to more refined levels.

In addition to going deeper with each of the aspects introduced in 2020, additional themes to be explored include:​​
🌟Bandha triyam, breath, and kumbhaka
🌟Building greater synergy wtih the tools of sadhana
🌟Establishing the key asanas and their pathways of approach

​Registration and more info at:
https://www.horneryoga.com/practitioner-intensive-2021

THE ESSENTIAL LESSONS OF THE PRELUDES
🌟new course starts with Mark on Feb 6 🌟

The Shadow Yoga Preludes prepare the practitioner for the practice of asana and the internal realms of Hatha Yoga. Mastering them requires fully understanding and embodying their lessons.

Each Saturday class will begin with a discussion of a different lesson followed by a guided practice to help students “own" the lesson. Learning to better discern what is working, and what is not will also be emphasized. Six sessions concluding on June 12.

Registration and more info at: https://www.horneryoga.com/lessons-of-the-preludes-2021

Hope to see you in class!