Our Immersions are listed by locations:
SHADOW YOGA 2 with Lita Batho
6:15 - 7:20am, Monday - Thursday, 4 weeks • $15O
October 5 - 29 (begins Tuesday for first week) • $140
November 1 - 26
December 6 - 23
Dec 23 - 31 Holiday break for immersions
 Led classes with refinement in preludes, asana, pranayama, etc. Shadow Yoga, drawing on classic yoga texts, as well as principles of traditional medicine and yogic philosophy, is a challenging, effective method of Hatha yoga. The foundation of the Shadow Yoga practice are three series of movements which produce a state of capability and awareness in each student, so that they may gain greater benefit from the hatha yoga practice. In this class we work with the preludes (the three set series), asana, pranayama, and a bit of yoga philosophy. The immersion format is conducive to progress: even in a month, one can see the benefits of consistent practice. Lita Batho is currently the only approved teacher of Shadow yoga living in the Pacific Northwest.
Drop in and partials attendance okay but please email Lita first to discuss: lita@litayoga.com.
SHADOW YOGA 1 with Lita Batho
7:30 - 8:30am, Monday - Thursday, 4 weeks • $150
October 5 - 29 (begins Tuesday/first week only) • $140
November 1 - 26
December 6 - 23
December 23 - 31 Holiday break for immersions
Foundational Hatha Yoga and Shadow yoga techniques and skills. Shadow yoga is a practice which includes a greater vocabulary of preparatory activities than many modern yoga practices. Drawing on classic hatha yoga texts, traditional South Indian martial arts, dance and medicine, and principles of nature, the practice supports the development of health, clarity, and strength through awakening natural movement and intuition. The first step in this system is to learn basic warm ups and standing sequences through which you will gain facility with the wide spectrum of asanas and activities available in yoga practice.
This class is open to all; especially beginners and those who have practiced yoga before but are new to Shadow Yoga. The immersion format allows for effective learning, over the course of one month, and you can expect to finish the class with tools you can continue to use for the months ahead.
Drop in and partials attendance okay but please email Lita first to discuss: lita@litayoga.com.
VINYASA YOGA (all levels) with Sweethome
6:00 - 7:15am, Monday - Friday, 2 weeks • $100
September 20 - 30 (9-day Immersion) • $90
November 1 - 12
December 6 - 17
 Vi means variety and nyasa means placement. Like a magnet, the Vinyasa practice pulls one into the present moment and brings awareness to our place, our actions, and their effects. It is a beautiful practice that unites movement and breath, body and mind. Immersing yourself in a daily practice with a teacher is a great way to inspire your personal practice at home.
This immersion will focus on the sequences that are born from the sun salutation. The form and discipline of the practice act as a container and within is the creativity that is supported by this form. One’s own practice can be very individual and spontaneous once the framework is established.
Drop-ins and Partials with Sweethome's consent.
VINYASA YOGA: Sankalpa Urban Retreat (all levels) with Danielle Koppel
7:30 - 8:45am, Tuesday - Friday, 4 weeks • $150
Early bird rate 2 weeks before immersion begins • $135
September 7 - October 1
October 5 - 29
 This immersion provides you with all the tools you need to design a revitalizing personal practice. Each class incorporates asana, meditation, & chanting. Students are encouraged to develop a personal practice by sequencing the methods and mantras that are given, into their home practice.
The concept of sankalpa is emphasized throughout the course. Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word meaning resolution, free will, or determination. It is, fundamentally, an intention or resolution that becomes a focal point for yogic practice. In the context of this immersion, the student's chosen sankalpa will become a primary tool for clarifying and harmonizing with their essence.
8 Student minimum. Drop in at $12 and Partial Registration okay with teacher approval. Please check on-line schedule to make sure Immersion is happening. If student minimum is not met Immersion may be cancelled.
SHADOW YOGA 2 with Defne Suman
6:15 - 7:20am, Tuesday - Friday, 4 weeks • $150
August 30 - September 10 (10-day Monday - Friday Intensive) • $100
October 5 - 29 (begins Tuesday first week only)
November 2 - 26
November 30 - December 24
 Level 2 Shadow Yoga classes focus more on cultivating the intelligence of the body and the mind. As the body gets stronger from feet to the core, emotional stability is provided and the inner intelligence appears. For that end, we will study the flow of the movements with the breath and the application of the bandhas to the poses. We will develop a deeper understanding of the prelude forms and the principles of this system as taught by Zhander Remete. Each class ends with a 10-minute long question& answer session.
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 immersion or knowledge of one Shadow Yoga prelude. No Drop-ins. Partials can be arranged on first week of Immersion. For questions and more info contact Defne.
SHADOW YOGA 1 with Defne Suman
7:30 - 8:30am, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 4 weeks • $120
October 4 - 29
November 1 - 26
November 29 - December 24
Shadow Yoga immersion classes introduce the prelude forms and principles of this system as taught by Zhander Remete. Preludes are set forms of simple movements which prepare the body for deeper stages of Yoga practice. Level 1 classes introduce the warm ups, basic stances, udiyana bandha practice, coordination of hands and feet and navel center awareness. No previous yoga experience is neccessary.
No Drop-ins. Partials can be arranged on first week of Immersion. For questions and more info contact Defne.
SHADOW YOGA 2 with Defne Suman
7:00 - 8:15pm, Monday/Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:45pm Friday, 4 weeks • $100
August 30 - September 24
October 4 - 29
November 1 - 26
November 29 - December 24
In the evening immersion classes we continue the study of Shadow Yoga preludes. Moving with an awareness on the breath and with the application of the bandhas will naturally leads to stillness. Stillness in the body gives rise to a neutral state of mind. Clarity and wisdom appear as the natural consequences of this process. The movement leading to stillness and stillness leading to movement, as taught by Zhander Remete, will be our focus in these classes as the day turns into night.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of one Shadow Yoga prelude or at least 1-year of consistent yoga practice. Drop-ins allowed first week of Immersion only, class cards may be used with Immersion registration. For questions and more info contact Defne.
How to register for an Immersion:
Register online at www.yogashalapdx.com, by phone 503.963.9642, or mail payment or drop by either shala studio: 3808 North Williams or 3249 SE Division.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Unless otherwise specified in the course, workshop or retreat descriptions, cancellations made up to two weeks before a course will result in a full refund, less $35 or a 20% processing fee (whichever is less), or a full shala credit with no fee. No refunds are granted for cancellations made with less than two weeks notice. Students registered for the full course will not be refunded for any missed sessions and will not receive certificates of completion for partial completion of a seminar or retreat. Yoga Shala of Portland reserves the right to cancel courses, in which case a full refund will be granted to those registered.
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