~ The teachings of Shadow Yoga are steeped in the Hatha yogic traditions of the Nath sampradaya whose forefathers are Guru Matsyendranath & Guru Goraknath ~

Yoga Sthali is a school dedicated to teaching hatha yoga as it has been imparted through the teachings of the Shadow Yoga school.

Hatha yoga involves the inward journey to the deepest layers of the Self (the atman). By using practical tools we can gradually move towards the subtle realms, we gradually expand our awareness. 

Shadow Yoga utilises basic preparatory work (vyayama) to develop strength in the bones, release the joints, improve quality of the blood and breath.

Practices taught in this system to progress along the path include: nrtta (pure dance of Shiva), asana (seated postures), pranayama (cultivation of the internal breath or prana), sound principle (mantra), drawing in the senses for absorption (pratyahara), concentration and focus of attention (dharana).

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