13/08/2026
Sam teaches one to one yoga, group classes and pregnancy yoga in Wellington, NZ. Shadow Yoga is grounded in the Ancient Hatha Texts.
This system utilises preludes (or forms) to guide and challenge the student without forcing them beyond where they are naturally at any given point. Over time the fixed forms and their associated āsanas (or seats) enable the student to practice the more subtle and refined stages, an understanding of which is not fully realised without the presence of a solid foundation. Sam has studied various for
13/08/2026
09/08/2026
The navel also controls space within the bodily structures. Below the navel and above the point where the uretha enters the bladder is the location of uddiyana and it is through the navel that one gains control of Uddiyana Bandha.
Article: https://shadowyoga.com/newsletter/mudras
21/06/2026
Woven together by the nadi system that connects the different energetic clusters the sounds give rise to the physical appearance of the human form.
This clarifies the meaning of the important statement of allama prabhudeva, one of the forefathers of hatha yoga;
“this body is nothing else but layers of frozen shadows (waves) of sound (consciousness).”
https://shadowyoga.com/newsletter/yogini-nyasa-vidhim
25/04/2026
There are five organs of perception (ears, skin, eyes, tongue and nose), and their related qualities (sound, touch, sight, taste and smell), and five organs of action (mouth, hands, feet, ge****ls and a**s), all of which correspond to the five elements.
17/04/2026
Hello local community.
New Beginners Course starts Wednesday 22nd April, 6:15pm ~ 7:15pm. Cost $120
New Pregnancy Yoga Course starts Saturday
2nd May, 12pm ~ 1:15pm. Cost $150
All classes are held in-person at our dedicated yoga space on Mairangi Road, Wadestown. Mat hire $1 per class or BYO.
All other equipment included.
For enquiries and bookings: [email protected]
027 368 5840
www.hathayogawellington.co.nz