Subconscious & Shadow Work
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Themes
Overview
In this lesson, we present approaches to working with unconscious patterns, repressed material, and shadow aspects of self.
Objective
Gain understanding of how yoga practice can illuminate and integrate hidden or rejected parts of the psyche.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll explore how the body holds what we don't consciously remember or accept. For your own practice, you'll learn to work with resistance, projection, and the surprising emotions that arise on the mat. If you teach or work therapeutically, you'll walk away understanding how to hold space for this deeper work while respecting boundaries, recognizing that not everyone is ready or interested in psychological excavation.
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