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26 May ’11
ALPHA-I: A NEW MEDITATION METHOD
Posted in Blog by Eric ShawA couple friends, Eric Knouse and Patty Klauer, have been deeply involved in I.T. business their whole careers, designing webwork systems and mapping systems. Eric, however, retreated from the world to pursue meditation for awhile and through some intervention that looks like divine from the outside, discovered a slew of concentration technologies that are new and very powerful. They echo the historical tradition of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the work of Hatha Yoga. With a sincere sense of mission, he’s teamed with Patty to bring these to the public and they have their first major workshop on Alpha-i Saturday, May 28 in Richmond, CA 10:00am – 4:00pm at The NeXus, 1414 Harbour Way South, #1010. This is a special event and I highly recommend it to all my readers. http://www.alpha-i.net/
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I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
Its approaches seek to employ the widest range of yogic technologies for both health and conscious transformation.
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With my full heart, I strongly recommend Eric Shaw as a yoga instructor and mentor for the excellent job he has done.
Paul KwongIT ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Your excellent amazing insightful knowledge of Philosophy is a treasure to behold. I look forward to learning more from you soon.
Mary MachadoRYT – 500 Yoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Eric does a fine job with both beginning and advanced students. His class leadership, postural knowledge, and scholarly knowledge make for fun, information-rich classes. He is a fine resource, and San Francisco deserves to see more of him.
Rebecca RobertsonDirector of Fitness Programs, The Olympic ClubSan Francisco, California
I just had such a nourishing day of continuing education and Sanskrit mantra exploration with teacher and yoga scholar Eric Shaw. It was fun, relaxed, and packed full of wonderful practical applications. I highly recommend booking time with him (in person or over Skype maybe?) to bridge your daily practice with deeper classical study.
Melanie Salvatore AugustYoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Eric is a unique and gifted teacher who mixes meditation, theory and yoga practice in all his sessions. He is a patient person who knows his students and does not push them past their physical limitations but works with them to improve flexibility and harmony with the body. His classes are extremely popular and they fill up well in advance with large waiting groups of folks wanting to take the class.
Lewis LehmanMedical Doctor, PhilanthropistBangalore, India
Thank you for revolutionizing my practice, I maintain and grow with what you’ve taught me.
Fiana AndersonSinger, Ayurvedic StudentBerkeley, California
I really enjoyed your lectures this past weekend. They made me want to learn and explore more. My Christmas wish list is full of the books that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Christina Wolfe DziukRegistered NurseBettendorf, Iowa
YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you, Eric, for helping to start off the whole Hema Wellness Program with your lecture. The students loved you!
HemalayaaInternational Yoga Teacher, Indian Dancer, Fitness InstructorLos Angeles, California
Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
Yiwen ChangStudio Owner, Prajna YogaBelmont, California
I just wanted to connect and say how much I enjoyed the workshops with Eric Shaw yesterday. Thank you so much for such an awesome teacher. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Nanci PritchardRYT – 200 Yoga TeacherRoseburg, Oregon
Eric’s in-depth outline of the yoga tradition and its journey to America is a great blessing to all those who are interested in understanding the spiritual roots of this timeless sacred practice.
MC YogiMusician, Yoga TeacherPoint Reyes, California
Thank you so much for coming to the studio on Saturday. The lecture was awesome. You have such a nice way of presenting the information so that it is accessible, thought-provoking and inspiring.
Jessie HollandClinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Yoga InstructorOakland, California
Thank you so very much for coming up and sharing your wisdom and passion for the history of yoga at the Wanderlust Yoga Teacher Training. It is so great to have this presented in such an interesting and engaging way. I think the history and tradition is so important and you knocked it out of the park for us with your scholarship and teaching. In short, you rock!
Meg McCrakenYoga TeacherWanderlust Yoga Teacher Trainings and Soul Yoga SierraTruckee, CA
Eric sheds a whole new light on the roots of yoga and it’s Western evolution. He is thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring
Santi DeviYoga TeacherCastle Rock, Colorado
Thanks for the talk last night. Everybody was raving about you this morning!
Erika BurkhalterYoga Teacher, MusicianLos Angeles, California
Eric is a committed, skilled yoga practitioner/teacher and a consummate scholar. He draws together innumerable sources while explaining his own rich ideas. He’s an animated storyteller, bringing clarity and lightness to yoga’s complex world of characters, lineages and concepts. I recommend that you attend one of Eric’s talks if you’re eager — out of reverence for this incredible practice — to learn more about its origins.
Amy CranchEditorBerkeley, California
You are such an intelligent yoga teacher with deep insight. What I like most is that you encourage students to release their natural creative power. That’s beautiful and amazing.
Ronan TangInternational Yoga TeacherBeijing, China
Filled with warmth, lighthearted humor, and a vast knowledge of yoga history, anatomy, Eric is an awesome yoga teacher. He is sure to dazzle and inspire you. He teaches with an open heart.
Amireh GhorobHealth ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Spending time with Eric on a regular basis is awesome, as the depth of his knowledge of the history, philosophy, culture and spirituality of yoga is profound. I’d put him among the top yoga scholars in the world. It was great to pay attention to his style, novel vinyasas, and the interplay between the cognitive and aesthetic elements of yoga. He helped me see the serpentine and cyclic themes of movement, and new threads of philosophical thought to consider for my book (Chronosapien.co), som…
Brandon PeeleWriterBerkeley, California
Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
Sarah JellyHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric’s lectures are spiritually enlivening and his unique scholarship on yoga history provides a fascinating context for viewing our own practice. Studying with Eric, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues and themes inherent in modern yoga practice.
Lauren McCabeLos Angeles, CA
Just wanted to give you thanks for the lecturing. Your uniquely vivacious character has yet to be uninspiring. Keep it moving homie.
Ryan Dematteo, Yoga Teacher, San Francisco, California
What Eric brings to the class is a perfect combination of history and background, spirit and inner awareness, and explanation of the purpose of the moves without interfering with the flow of the class. While this class is designed to be more meditative, I always leave energized and ready to take on my day. He also has a keen insight into what each student needs and uses different tools to motivate each of us to achieve our highest level. Sometimes it is humor, sometimes understanding, somet…
Patricia LynnHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
Pete GuinossoCreator of Lighting the Path Yoga, International Yoga TeacherBerkeley, California
I have had the pleasure of attending a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Eric and it has been enlightening and enjoyable! I highly recommend attending a class with Eric, whether it be a yoga class, a philosophy and history class, or teacher training – I guarantee that you will learn a lot and have so much fun in the process!
Camille ClaySan Francisco, California
Eric is a wealth of wisdom!
Deb RubinYoga Teacher, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer, Holistic Health PractitionerPortland, Oregon
Eric is an amazing yoga teacher. Watching him in the poses is awe-inspiring. His class is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. It is physically challenging, but gentle and spiritually rich.
Erica CamposFinancial Services ProfessionalRedwood City, California
Just wanted to let you know that your yoga instruction is the best. You have a calming and relaxing effect that resonates throughout the class.
Louis DillonHorse FerrierSan Francisco, California
Thank you for your kind words Eric 🙂 and for your wonderful and inspiring presence.
Roy GanYoga TeacherSan Francisco, California
I just attended the Texas Yoga Conference this past weekend where I had the opportunity to participate in a session led by Eric Shaw. He was simply fantastic. The balance of sharing his deep knowledge, guiding us through harnessing & exploring energy, providing physical challenges & encouraging fun was superb.
Susan WelliData AnalystHouston, Texas
Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
Lucy YangRetired ProfessorSan Francisco, California
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I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
Its approaches seek to employ the widest range of yogic technologies for both health and conscious transformation.
Read more »
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Testimonials
Spending time with Eric on a regular basis is awesome, as the depth of his knowledge of the history, philosophy, culture and spirituality of yoga is profound. I’d put him among the top yoga scholars in the world. It was great to pay attention to his style, novel vinyasas, and the interplay between the cognitive and aesthetic elements of yoga. He helped me see the serpentine and cyclic themes of movement, and new threads of philosophical thought to consider for my book (Chronosapien.co), som…
Brandon PeeleWriterBerkeley, California
Eric is an amazing yoga teacher. Watching him in the poses is awe-inspiring. His class is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. It is physically challenging, but gentle and spiritually rich.
Erica CamposFinancial Services ProfessionalRedwood City, California
I just had such a nourishing day of continuing education and Sanskrit mantra exploration with teacher and yoga scholar Eric Shaw. It was fun, relaxed, and packed full of wonderful practical applications. I highly recommend booking time with him (in person or over Skype maybe?) to bridge your daily practice with deeper classical study.
Melanie Salvatore AugustYoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
I just wanted to connect and say how much I enjoyed the workshops with Eric Shaw yesterday. Thank you so much for such an awesome teacher. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Nanci PritchardRYT – 200 Yoga TeacherRoseburg, Oregon
Eric’s lectures are spiritually enlivening and his unique scholarship on yoga history provides a fascinating context for viewing our own practice. Studying with Eric, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues and themes inherent in modern yoga practice.
Lauren McCabeLos Angeles, CA
Your excellent amazing insightful knowledge of Philosophy is a treasure to behold. I look forward to learning more from you soon.
Mary MachadoRYT – 500 Yoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
Yiwen ChangStudio Owner, Prajna YogaBelmont, California
Eric sheds a whole new light on the roots of yoga and it’s Western evolution. He is thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring
Santi DeviYoga TeacherCastle Rock, Colorado
I just attended the Texas Yoga Conference this past weekend where I had the opportunity to participate in a session led by Eric Shaw. He was simply fantastic. The balance of sharing his deep knowledge, guiding us through harnessing & exploring energy, providing physical challenges & encouraging fun was superb.
Susan WelliData AnalystHouston, Texas
Thank you so much for coming to the studio on Saturday. The lecture was awesome. You have such a nice way of presenting the information so that it is accessible, thought-provoking and inspiring.
Jessie HollandClinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Yoga InstructorOakland, California
Thanks for the talk last night. Everybody was raving about you this morning!
Erika BurkhalterYoga Teacher, MusicianLos Angeles, California
YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you, Eric, for helping to start off the whole Hema Wellness Program with your lecture. The students loved you!
HemalayaaInternational Yoga Teacher, Indian Dancer, Fitness InstructorLos Angeles, California
Just wanted to let you know that your yoga instruction is the best. You have a calming and relaxing effect that resonates throughout the class.
Louis DillonHorse FerrierSan Francisco, California
Thank you for your kind words Eric 🙂 and for your wonderful and inspiring presence.
Roy GanYoga TeacherSan Francisco, California
Eric is a unique and gifted teacher who mixes meditation, theory and yoga practice in all his sessions. He is a patient person who knows his students and does not push them past their physical limitations but works with them to improve flexibility and harmony with the body. His classes are extremely popular and they fill up well in advance with large waiting groups of folks wanting to take the class.
Lewis LehmanMedical Doctor, PhilanthropistBangalore, India
Eric does a fine job with both beginning and advanced students. His class leadership, postural knowledge, and scholarly knowledge make for fun, information-rich classes. He is a fine resource, and San Francisco deserves to see more of him.
Rebecca RobertsonDirector of Fitness Programs, The Olympic ClubSan Francisco, California
Thank you so very much for coming up and sharing your wisdom and passion for the history of yoga at the Wanderlust Yoga Teacher Training. It is so great to have this presented in such an interesting and engaging way. I think the history and tradition is so important and you knocked it out of the park for us with your scholarship and teaching. In short, you rock!
Meg McCrakenYoga TeacherWanderlust Yoga Teacher Trainings and Soul Yoga SierraTruckee, CA
I have had the pleasure of attending a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Eric and it has been enlightening and enjoyable! I highly recommend attending a class with Eric, whether it be a yoga class, a philosophy and history class, or teacher training – I guarantee that you will learn a lot and have so much fun in the process!
Camille ClaySan Francisco, California
Just wanted to give you thanks for the lecturing. Your uniquely vivacious character has yet to be uninspiring. Keep it moving homie.
Ryan Dematteo, Yoga Teacher, San Francisco, California
Eric’s in-depth outline of the yoga tradition and its journey to America is a great blessing to all those who are interested in understanding the spiritual roots of this timeless sacred practice.
MC YogiMusician, Yoga TeacherPoint Reyes, California
You are such an intelligent yoga teacher with deep insight. What I like most is that you encourage students to release their natural creative power. That’s beautiful and amazing.
Ronan TangInternational Yoga TeacherBeijing, China
Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
Sarah JellyHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
What Eric brings to the class is a perfect combination of history and background, spirit and inner awareness, and explanation of the purpose of the moves without interfering with the flow of the class. While this class is designed to be more meditative, I always leave energized and ready to take on my day. He also has a keen insight into what each student needs and uses different tools to motivate each of us to achieve our highest level. Sometimes it is humor, sometimes understanding, somet…
Patricia LynnHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric is a committed, skilled yoga practitioner/teacher and a consummate scholar. He draws together innumerable sources while explaining his own rich ideas. He’s an animated storyteller, bringing clarity and lightness to yoga’s complex world of characters, lineages and concepts. I recommend that you attend one of Eric’s talks if you’re eager — out of reverence for this incredible practice — to learn more about its origins.
Amy CranchEditorBerkeley, California
I really enjoyed your lectures this past weekend. They made me want to learn and explore more. My Christmas wish list is full of the books that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Christina Wolfe DziukRegistered NurseBettendorf, Iowa
Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
Lucy YangRetired ProfessorSan Francisco, California
Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
Pete GuinossoCreator of Lighting the Path Yoga, International Yoga TeacherBerkeley, California
Thank you for revolutionizing my practice, I maintain and grow with what you’ve taught me.
Fiana AndersonSinger, Ayurvedic StudentBerkeley, California
Filled with warmth, lighthearted humor, and a vast knowledge of yoga history, anatomy, Eric is an awesome yoga teacher. He is sure to dazzle and inspire you. He teaches with an open heart.
Amireh GhorobHealth ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
With my full heart, I strongly recommend Eric Shaw as a yoga instructor and mentor for the excellent job he has done.
Paul KwongIT ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric is a wealth of wisdom!
Deb RubinYoga Teacher, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer, Holistic Health PractitionerPortland, Oregon
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I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
Its approaches seek to employ the widest range of yogic technologies for both health and conscious transformation.
Read more »
For an occasional newsletter from Eric, please sign up here
Follow Eric on
Read Eric’s Scholarship at
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Testimonials
Thanks for the talk last night. Everybody was raving about you this morning!
Erika BurkhalterYoga Teacher, MusicianLos Angeles, California
I just had such a nourishing day of continuing education and Sanskrit mantra exploration with teacher and yoga scholar Eric Shaw. It was fun, relaxed, and packed full of wonderful practical applications. I highly recommend booking time with him (in person or over Skype maybe?) to bridge your daily practice with deeper classical study.
Melanie Salvatore AugustYoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
I just wanted to connect and say how much I enjoyed the workshops with Eric Shaw yesterday. Thank you so much for such an awesome teacher. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Nanci PritchardRYT – 200 Yoga TeacherRoseburg, Oregon
With my full heart, I strongly recommend Eric Shaw as a yoga instructor and mentor for the excellent job he has done.
Paul KwongIT ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Your excellent amazing insightful knowledge of Philosophy is a treasure to behold. I look forward to learning more from you soon.
Mary MachadoRYT – 500 Yoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Just wanted to give you thanks for the lecturing. Your uniquely vivacious character has yet to be uninspiring. Keep it moving homie.
Ryan Dematteo, Yoga Teacher, San Francisco, California
YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you, Eric, for helping to start off the whole Hema Wellness Program with your lecture. The students loved you!
HemalayaaInternational Yoga Teacher, Indian Dancer, Fitness InstructorLos Angeles, California
Thank you so very much for coming up and sharing your wisdom and passion for the history of yoga at the Wanderlust Yoga Teacher Training. It is so great to have this presented in such an interesting and engaging way. I think the history and tradition is so important and you knocked it out of the park for us with your scholarship and teaching. In short, you rock!
Meg McCrakenYoga TeacherWanderlust Yoga Teacher Trainings and Soul Yoga SierraTruckee, CA
Eric is a unique and gifted teacher who mixes meditation, theory and yoga practice in all his sessions. He is a patient person who knows his students and does not push them past their physical limitations but works with them to improve flexibility and harmony with the body. His classes are extremely popular and they fill up well in advance with large waiting groups of folks wanting to take the class.
Lewis LehmanMedical Doctor, PhilanthropistBangalore, India
Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
Pete GuinossoCreator of Lighting the Path Yoga, International Yoga TeacherBerkeley, California
Thank you so much for coming to the studio on Saturday. The lecture was awesome. You have such a nice way of presenting the information so that it is accessible, thought-provoking and inspiring.
Jessie HollandClinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Yoga InstructorOakland, California
I really enjoyed your lectures this past weekend. They made me want to learn and explore more. My Christmas wish list is full of the books that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Christina Wolfe DziukRegistered NurseBettendorf, Iowa
Thank you for your kind words Eric 🙂 and for your wonderful and inspiring presence.
Roy GanYoga TeacherSan Francisco, California
I just attended the Texas Yoga Conference this past weekend where I had the opportunity to participate in a session led by Eric Shaw. He was simply fantastic. The balance of sharing his deep knowledge, guiding us through harnessing & exploring energy, providing physical challenges & encouraging fun was superb.
Susan WelliData AnalystHouston, Texas
Eric is an amazing yoga teacher. Watching him in the poses is awe-inspiring. His class is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. It is physically challenging, but gentle and spiritually rich.
Erica CamposFinancial Services ProfessionalRedwood City, California
Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
Sarah JellyHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric sheds a whole new light on the roots of yoga and it’s Western evolution. He is thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring
Santi DeviYoga TeacherCastle Rock, Colorado
Thank you for revolutionizing my practice, I maintain and grow with what you’ve taught me.
Fiana AndersonSinger, Ayurvedic StudentBerkeley, California
Eric is a committed, skilled yoga practitioner/teacher and a consummate scholar. He draws together innumerable sources while explaining his own rich ideas. He’s an animated storyteller, bringing clarity and lightness to yoga’s complex world of characters, lineages and concepts. I recommend that you attend one of Eric’s talks if you’re eager — out of reverence for this incredible practice — to learn more about its origins.
Amy CranchEditorBerkeley, California
Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
Yiwen ChangStudio Owner, Prajna YogaBelmont, California
Just wanted to let you know that your yoga instruction is the best. You have a calming and relaxing effect that resonates throughout the class.
Louis DillonHorse FerrierSan Francisco, California
Eric is a wealth of wisdom!
Deb RubinYoga Teacher, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer, Holistic Health PractitionerPortland, Oregon
What Eric brings to the class is a perfect combination of history and background, spirit and inner awareness, and explanation of the purpose of the moves without interfering with the flow of the class. While this class is designed to be more meditative, I always leave energized and ready to take on my day. He also has a keen insight into what each student needs and uses different tools to motivate each of us to achieve our highest level. Sometimes it is humor, sometimes understanding, somet…
Patricia LynnHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric does a fine job with both beginning and advanced students. His class leadership, postural knowledge, and scholarly knowledge make for fun, information-rich classes. He is a fine resource, and San Francisco deserves to see more of him.
Rebecca RobertsonDirector of Fitness Programs, The Olympic ClubSan Francisco, California
Spending time with Eric on a regular basis is awesome, as the depth of his knowledge of the history, philosophy, culture and spirituality of yoga is profound. I’d put him among the top yoga scholars in the world. It was great to pay attention to his style, novel vinyasas, and the interplay between the cognitive and aesthetic elements of yoga. He helped me see the serpentine and cyclic themes of movement, and new threads of philosophical thought to consider for my book (Chronosapien.co), som…
Brandon PeeleWriterBerkeley, California
Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
Lucy YangRetired ProfessorSan Francisco, California
I have had the pleasure of attending a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Eric and it has been enlightening and enjoyable! I highly recommend attending a class with Eric, whether it be a yoga class, a philosophy and history class, or teacher training – I guarantee that you will learn a lot and have so much fun in the process!
Camille ClaySan Francisco, California
Filled with warmth, lighthearted humor, and a vast knowledge of yoga history, anatomy, Eric is an awesome yoga teacher. He is sure to dazzle and inspire you. He teaches with an open heart.
Amireh GhorobHealth ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric’s in-depth outline of the yoga tradition and its journey to America is a great blessing to all those who are interested in understanding the spiritual roots of this timeless sacred practice.
MC YogiMusician, Yoga TeacherPoint Reyes, California
You are such an intelligent yoga teacher with deep insight. What I like most is that you encourage students to release their natural creative power. That’s beautiful and amazing.
Ronan TangInternational Yoga TeacherBeijing, China
Eric’s lectures are spiritually enlivening and his unique scholarship on yoga history provides a fascinating context for viewing our own practice. Studying with Eric, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues and themes inherent in modern yoga practice.
Lauren McCabeLos Angeles, CA
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- Early Poses Of Krishnamacharya, I, BLOG DECEMBER 2012
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- Making Sukha (Good Space) Both Inside And Outside, BLOG NOVEMBER 2012
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PRASANA YOGA
I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
Its approaches seek to employ the widest range of yogic technologies for both health and conscious transformation.
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Eric is an amazing yoga teacher. Watching him in the poses is awe-inspiring. His class is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. It is physically challenging, but gentle and spiritually rich.
Erica CamposFinancial Services ProfessionalRedwood City, California
Thank you for revolutionizing my practice, I maintain and grow with what you’ve taught me.
Fiana AndersonSinger, Ayurvedic StudentBerkeley, California
Eric’s in-depth outline of the yoga tradition and its journey to America is a great blessing to all those who are interested in understanding the spiritual roots of this timeless sacred practice.
MC YogiMusician, Yoga TeacherPoint Reyes, California
I really enjoyed your lectures this past weekend. They made me want to learn and explore more. My Christmas wish list is full of the books that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Christina Wolfe DziukRegistered NurseBettendorf, Iowa
Thank you so very much for coming up and sharing your wisdom and passion for the history of yoga at the Wanderlust Yoga Teacher Training. It is so great to have this presented in such an interesting and engaging way. I think the history and tradition is so important and you knocked it out of the park for us with your scholarship and teaching. In short, you rock!
Meg McCrakenYoga TeacherWanderlust Yoga Teacher Trainings and Soul Yoga SierraTruckee, CA
Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
Lucy YangRetired ProfessorSan Francisco, California
I just wanted to connect and say how much I enjoyed the workshops with Eric Shaw yesterday. Thank you so much for such an awesome teacher. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Nanci PritchardRYT – 200 Yoga TeacherRoseburg, Oregon
Filled with warmth, lighthearted humor, and a vast knowledge of yoga history, anatomy, Eric is an awesome yoga teacher. He is sure to dazzle and inspire you. He teaches with an open heart.
Amireh GhorobHealth ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
Pete GuinossoCreator of Lighting the Path Yoga, International Yoga TeacherBerkeley, California
Your excellent amazing insightful knowledge of Philosophy is a treasure to behold. I look forward to learning more from you soon.
Mary MachadoRYT – 500 Yoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
What Eric brings to the class is a perfect combination of history and background, spirit and inner awareness, and explanation of the purpose of the moves without interfering with the flow of the class. While this class is designed to be more meditative, I always leave energized and ready to take on my day. He also has a keen insight into what each student needs and uses different tools to motivate each of us to achieve our highest level. Sometimes it is humor, sometimes understanding, somet…
Patricia LynnHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Spending time with Eric on a regular basis is awesome, as the depth of his knowledge of the history, philosophy, culture and spirituality of yoga is profound. I’d put him among the top yoga scholars in the world. It was great to pay attention to his style, novel vinyasas, and the interplay between the cognitive and aesthetic elements of yoga. He helped me see the serpentine and cyclic themes of movement, and new threads of philosophical thought to consider for my book (Chronosapien.co), som…
Brandon PeeleWriterBerkeley, California
YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you, Eric, for helping to start off the whole Hema Wellness Program with your lecture. The students loved you!
HemalayaaInternational Yoga Teacher, Indian Dancer, Fitness InstructorLos Angeles, California
Just wanted to let you know that your yoga instruction is the best. You have a calming and relaxing effect that resonates throughout the class.
Louis DillonHorse FerrierSan Francisco, California
Just wanted to give you thanks for the lecturing. Your uniquely vivacious character has yet to be uninspiring. Keep it moving homie.
Ryan Dematteo, Yoga Teacher, San Francisco, California
Eric is a committed, skilled yoga practitioner/teacher and a consummate scholar. He draws together innumerable sources while explaining his own rich ideas. He’s an animated storyteller, bringing clarity and lightness to yoga’s complex world of characters, lineages and concepts. I recommend that you attend one of Eric’s talks if you’re eager — out of reverence for this incredible practice — to learn more about its origins.
Amy CranchEditorBerkeley, California
I just attended the Texas Yoga Conference this past weekend where I had the opportunity to participate in a session led by Eric Shaw. He was simply fantastic. The balance of sharing his deep knowledge, guiding us through harnessing & exploring energy, providing physical challenges & encouraging fun was superb.
Susan WelliData AnalystHouston, Texas
You are such an intelligent yoga teacher with deep insight. What I like most is that you encourage students to release their natural creative power. That’s beautiful and amazing.
Ronan TangInternational Yoga TeacherBeijing, China
I just had such a nourishing day of continuing education and Sanskrit mantra exploration with teacher and yoga scholar Eric Shaw. It was fun, relaxed, and packed full of wonderful practical applications. I highly recommend booking time with him (in person or over Skype maybe?) to bridge your daily practice with deeper classical study.
Melanie Salvatore AugustYoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
Yiwen ChangStudio Owner, Prajna YogaBelmont, California
I have had the pleasure of attending a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Eric and it has been enlightening and enjoyable! I highly recommend attending a class with Eric, whether it be a yoga class, a philosophy and history class, or teacher training – I guarantee that you will learn a lot and have so much fun in the process!
Camille ClaySan Francisco, California
Eric is a wealth of wisdom!
Deb RubinYoga Teacher, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer, Holistic Health PractitionerPortland, Oregon
With my full heart, I strongly recommend Eric Shaw as a yoga instructor and mentor for the excellent job he has done.
Paul KwongIT ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric’s lectures are spiritually enlivening and his unique scholarship on yoga history provides a fascinating context for viewing our own practice. Studying with Eric, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues and themes inherent in modern yoga practice.
Lauren McCabeLos Angeles, CA
Eric sheds a whole new light on the roots of yoga and it’s Western evolution. He is thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring
Santi DeviYoga TeacherCastle Rock, Colorado
Thanks for the talk last night. Everybody was raving about you this morning!
Erika BurkhalterYoga Teacher, MusicianLos Angeles, California
Thank you for your kind words Eric 🙂 and for your wonderful and inspiring presence.
Roy GanYoga TeacherSan Francisco, California
Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
Sarah JellyHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric does a fine job with both beginning and advanced students. His class leadership, postural knowledge, and scholarly knowledge make for fun, information-rich classes. He is a fine resource, and San Francisco deserves to see more of him.
Rebecca RobertsonDirector of Fitness Programs, The Olympic ClubSan Francisco, California
Eric is a unique and gifted teacher who mixes meditation, theory and yoga practice in all his sessions. He is a patient person who knows his students and does not push them past their physical limitations but works with them to improve flexibility and harmony with the body. His classes are extremely popular and they fill up well in advance with large waiting groups of folks wanting to take the class.
Lewis LehmanMedical Doctor, PhilanthropistBangalore, India
Thank you so much for coming to the studio on Saturday. The lecture was awesome. You have such a nice way of presenting the information so that it is accessible, thought-provoking and inspiring.
Jessie HollandClinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Yoga InstructorOakland, California
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PRASANA YOGA
I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
Its approaches seek to employ the widest range of yogic technologies for both health and conscious transformation.
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Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
Yiwen ChangStudio Owner, Prajna YogaBelmont, California
Filled with warmth, lighthearted humor, and a vast knowledge of yoga history, anatomy, Eric is an awesome yoga teacher. He is sure to dazzle and inspire you. He teaches with an open heart.
Amireh GhorobHealth ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric’s lectures are spiritually enlivening and his unique scholarship on yoga history provides a fascinating context for viewing our own practice. Studying with Eric, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues and themes inherent in modern yoga practice.
Lauren McCabeLos Angeles, CA
Eric is an amazing yoga teacher. Watching him in the poses is awe-inspiring. His class is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. It is physically challenging, but gentle and spiritually rich.
Erica CamposFinancial Services ProfessionalRedwood City, California
Eric does a fine job with both beginning and advanced students. His class leadership, postural knowledge, and scholarly knowledge make for fun, information-rich classes. He is a fine resource, and San Francisco deserves to see more of him.
Rebecca RobertsonDirector of Fitness Programs, The Olympic ClubSan Francisco, California
Eric is a unique and gifted teacher who mixes meditation, theory and yoga practice in all his sessions. He is a patient person who knows his students and does not push them past their physical limitations but works with them to improve flexibility and harmony with the body. His classes are extremely popular and they fill up well in advance with large waiting groups of folks wanting to take the class.
Lewis LehmanMedical Doctor, PhilanthropistBangalore, India
Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
Sarah JellyHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric is a committed, skilled yoga practitioner/teacher and a consummate scholar. He draws together innumerable sources while explaining his own rich ideas. He’s an animated storyteller, bringing clarity and lightness to yoga’s complex world of characters, lineages and concepts. I recommend that you attend one of Eric’s talks if you’re eager — out of reverence for this incredible practice — to learn more about its origins.
Amy CranchEditorBerkeley, California
With my full heart, I strongly recommend Eric Shaw as a yoga instructor and mentor for the excellent job he has done.
Paul KwongIT ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Spending time with Eric on a regular basis is awesome, as the depth of his knowledge of the history, philosophy, culture and spirituality of yoga is profound. I’d put him among the top yoga scholars in the world. It was great to pay attention to his style, novel vinyasas, and the interplay between the cognitive and aesthetic elements of yoga. He helped me see the serpentine and cyclic themes of movement, and new threads of philosophical thought to consider for my book (Chronosapien.co), som…
Brandon PeeleWriterBerkeley, California
What Eric brings to the class is a perfect combination of history and background, spirit and inner awareness, and explanation of the purpose of the moves without interfering with the flow of the class. While this class is designed to be more meditative, I always leave energized and ready to take on my day. He also has a keen insight into what each student needs and uses different tools to motivate each of us to achieve our highest level. Sometimes it is humor, sometimes understanding, somet…
Patricia LynnHuman Resources ProfessionalSan Francisco, California
Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
Pete GuinossoCreator of Lighting the Path Yoga, International Yoga TeacherBerkeley, California
Thank you for your kind words Eric 🙂 and for your wonderful and inspiring presence.
Roy GanYoga TeacherSan Francisco, California
Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
Lucy YangRetired ProfessorSan Francisco, California
I just had such a nourishing day of continuing education and Sanskrit mantra exploration with teacher and yoga scholar Eric Shaw. It was fun, relaxed, and packed full of wonderful practical applications. I highly recommend booking time with him (in person or over Skype maybe?) to bridge your daily practice with deeper classical study.
Melanie Salvatore AugustYoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
YOU ARE AWESOME! Thank you, Eric, for helping to start off the whole Hema Wellness Program with your lecture. The students loved you!
HemalayaaInternational Yoga Teacher, Indian Dancer, Fitness InstructorLos Angeles, California
Thank you for revolutionizing my practice, I maintain and grow with what you’ve taught me.
Fiana AndersonSinger, Ayurvedic StudentBerkeley, California
Your excellent amazing insightful knowledge of Philosophy is a treasure to behold. I look forward to learning more from you soon.
Mary MachadoRYT – 500 Yoga TeacherWalnut Creek, California
Just wanted to give you thanks for the lecturing. Your uniquely vivacious character has yet to be uninspiring. Keep it moving homie.
Ryan Dematteo, Yoga Teacher, San Francisco, California
Eric sheds a whole new light on the roots of yoga and it’s Western evolution. He is thought-provoking, humorous and inspiring
Santi DeviYoga TeacherCastle Rock, Colorado
You are such an intelligent yoga teacher with deep insight. What I like most is that you encourage students to release their natural creative power. That’s beautiful and amazing.
Ronan TangInternational Yoga TeacherBeijing, China
Eric is a wealth of wisdom!
Deb RubinYoga Teacher, Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer, Holistic Health PractitionerPortland, Oregon
I just attended the Texas Yoga Conference this past weekend where I had the opportunity to participate in a session led by Eric Shaw. He was simply fantastic. The balance of sharing his deep knowledge, guiding us through harnessing & exploring energy, providing physical challenges & encouraging fun was superb.
Susan WelliData AnalystHouston, Texas
Thank you so much for coming to the studio on Saturday. The lecture was awesome. You have such a nice way of presenting the information so that it is accessible, thought-provoking and inspiring.
Jessie HollandClinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Yoga InstructorOakland, California
I have had the pleasure of attending a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program with Eric and it has been enlightening and enjoyable! I highly recommend attending a class with Eric, whether it be a yoga class, a philosophy and history class, or teacher training – I guarantee that you will learn a lot and have so much fun in the process!
Camille ClaySan Francisco, California
Eric’s in-depth outline of the yoga tradition and its journey to America is a great blessing to all those who are interested in understanding the spiritual roots of this timeless sacred practice.
MC YogiMusician, Yoga TeacherPoint Reyes, California
Thanks for the talk last night. Everybody was raving about you this morning!
Erika BurkhalterYoga Teacher, MusicianLos Angeles, California
Just wanted to let you know that your yoga instruction is the best. You have a calming and relaxing effect that resonates throughout the class.
Louis DillonHorse FerrierSan Francisco, California
I really enjoyed your lectures this past weekend. They made me want to learn and explore more. My Christmas wish list is full of the books that you recommended. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Christina Wolfe DziukRegistered NurseBettendorf, Iowa
I just wanted to connect and say how much I enjoyed the workshops with Eric Shaw yesterday. Thank you so much for such an awesome teacher. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Nanci PritchardRYT – 200 Yoga TeacherRoseburg, Oregon
Thank you so very much for coming up and sharing your wisdom and passion for the history of yoga at the Wanderlust Yoga Teacher Training. It is so great to have this presented in such an interesting and engaging way. I think the history and tradition is so important and you knocked it out of the park for us with your scholarship and teaching. In short, you rock!
Meg McCrakenYoga TeacherWanderlust Yoga Teacher Trainings and Soul Yoga SierraTruckee, CA
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- The History and Meaning of Tree Pose: Vrikshasana, BAHIRANGA.COM, NOVEMBER 2016
- Who Is the Goddess?, YOGA INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 2016
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I teach Prasana Yoga, an approach that includes coordination of the breath, core, limbs, and hands. Using bandha (energy locks) and pranayama (breath control) intelligently, it explores multi-directional movement on the mat and gives careful attention to the flow of prana (life force). Prasana means “the fuliflilment of asana” and it encourages creative work in yogic choreography.
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Eric’s in-depth understanding of yoga is a rare find in the yoga community in that his knowledge is extensive and comprehensive in yoga philosophy, history and asanas. As a teacher, he is warm, fun and is talented in making ancient teachings relevant to our world today.
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Eric Shaw introduced me to yoga in every sense of the word in the past three years. His style of teaching accentuates the body-mind approach. Eric’s teaching is intense, serious and coming from his heart! He communicates both the physical and spiritual sense to me whenever I practice yoga under his guidance. Through practicing asanas with Eric, my outlook has been brightened and my existence is making more sense.
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Eric brings a playful and mindful practice philosophy to his yoga classes. He is creative in his approach to teaching. He is comfortable coaching or inspiring the beginning student as well as fine tuning the practice of the more advanced student. He knows when to push a student to new depths of learning and when to back off. I am particularly delighted by Eric’s classes because they are not routine nor predictable. They are influenced by Eric’s continuing curiosity and study of the art of yo…
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Eric has shared yoga philosophy, history, and the energetic body with my 200 hour YA Lighting the Path Yoga Teacher Training for the last 2 years. He does an amazing job of breaking down information so that is easy to understand and he does it in a methodical playful way. His presentation skills rock and he has a depth of information that blows me away every time I work with him. Check him out.
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