Why Shadow Work Is Important
Shadow work is the process of exploring the hidden or repressed parts of your unconscious mind to understand and integrate them, leading to personal growth, self-awareness, and better self-acceptance. Coined by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, the "shadow self" includes traumas, fears, negative emotions, and even undeveloped potential that we try to disown. By bringing these hidden aspects into conscious awareness through practices like journaling or therapy, individuals can identify and regulate emotional reactions, improve relationships, and heal.
We believe that part of shadow work can be done on our meditation and yoga mats. Through the process of moving our bodies, getting quiet/still, and opening our inner ears, we allow our emotions, stories and fears the space/time to express themselves, bringing them to the surface of our awareness so we can process them.
Our book of the month is Yoga As Embodied Resistance by Angajie Row, using excerpts from the book for daily inspiration and journaling prompts.
Let's spend October exploring our shadow.
JOIN US FOR THE MONTH
And receive all of the following:
PERKS OF THE CHALLENGE
31 days of yoga
7 NEW yoga classes themed for the shadow
Short practices (20-30 mins)
3x weekly LIVE classes with Clara (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
1x weekly LIVE class with Tina Pushumanti James (Tuesday)
October 31st: Sacred Myths Across Cultures Lecture With Cindy Stockdale
BONUS
For those who complete the challenge:
Win a free month of yoga
Receive the Shadow School badge in your virtual library
Enter to win cool prizes (listed below)
Connect with a global community
What to look forward to this October -
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NOTE: Offer ends October 8th
Next Steps:
Create an account on Practice with Clara
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*NOTE: This is an auto renew membership. The first invoice will say $0 owing. This membership will resume its standard price of $34.99 in the next billing cycle. If you do not wish to pay the standard price, cancel prior to your next billing cycle.
We do not offer refunds.
✨ Current Members ✨
The challenge is INCLUDED in your membership.
To join the challenge:
-> Go to the COMMUNITY BOARD and click JOIN
Prizes For Your Efforts
We'll raffle off prizes for a few of those who complete 31 days of yoga.
What People Are Saying About Shadow School:
I loved Shadow School and Clara's Lila Flow classes with the themes. When I started, Fear really worked for me; later, Attachment and Maya became my favorites. Rotating the classes for a longer period was also interesting as they changed in their effect on me. Thank you! It was a great journey.
Zsuzsanna Czifra
I truly enjoyed this 30-Day Shadow School challenge. I appreciate the authenticity that Clara infuses into all her classes. I liked that we repeated the series of classes throughout the month. I was able to notice something new or feel something different each time. The length of each class was perfect. I feel grateful that I joined and grateful that I made it to my mat every day during the past month. Thank you
Ann Margaret Mersereau
Practice with Clara Member.
This challenge was incredible. The shorter practices made making it to my mat daily attainable and I loved the option to do multiple classes if my schedule/body allowed it. I loved the variety, mixing Hatha/meditation/Nidra into the selection.
Lyndsey-Kate Campbell
Practice with Clara Member.
Shadow School tackled some difficult topics but Clara made it super accessible and allowed me to observe and integrate those sticky themes in my life in a profound and authentic way. The daily emails felt supportive and encouraging and kept me motivated to keep putting in the work daily, no matter how small. I had so much fun and I'm so grateful for the amazing content and community!
Akane Maruyama
Practice with Clara Member.