Magic Pond International Yoga School

25/11/2025

🤓🕉 Shaucha: The Yoga Practice Most People Misunderstand

Before we ever touch a yoga pose, the classical eight-fold path begins with something deeper: the Yamas and Niyamas — ethical and psychological principles that form the foundation of a yogic life.

One of the most transformative of these is Shaucha, often translated as “purity.”

Many think this is just about keeping the body or space clean. But true Shaucha goes far deeper. It is about purifying the mind, recognizing the subconscious patterns, instinctive reactions, and old emotional habits that shape how we respond to life — often without realizing it.

💡 Why it matters:

Most conflict, tension, and miscommunication doesn’t come from the situation itself. It comes from automatic reactions of the mind.

Shaucha teaches us to observe these impulses, understand them, and respond consciously rather than react.

With this awareness, relationships soften, communication becomes cleaner, and life feels lighter and more harmonious.

I’ve been practicing and teaching Shaucha for over 40 years, following the principle of “practice what you preach.” In daily life, it looks like:

Pausing before reacting when someone triggers irritation

Observing the thoughts and impulses that arise in the moment

Choosing responses that are conscious, clean, and free from residue of old patterns

✨ When practiced consistently, Shaucha is not just about moral ideals—it is about clarity of mind, emotional freedom, and a more peaceful life.

Even if you’ve been focusing on poses and breathing, exploring Shaucha can transform your yoga practice and your life off the mat.

🌿 Want to dive deeper? Full video lecture available (link in bio) 🎥

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This video contains a deep but practical explanation on the application of Shaucha or purity in our daily lives, with very common daily experiences as exampl...

25/11/2025

This video contains a deep but practical explanation on the application of Shaucha or purity in our daily lives, with very common daily experiences as exampl...

11/11/2025

🕉️ Restoring the True Power of Yoga
Over time, much of Yoga’s original wisdom has been lost beneath layers of misunderstanding and literal interpretation. At Magic Pond International Yoga School, we work to bring back its true depth and transformative power.
All ancient texts are written in symbolic language. Over the centuries, much of the original meaning and inner logic of Yoga’s holistic system has faded away. As a result, Yoga has often lost its true power — the power to transform the human being and awaken the highest potential within.
In modern Yoga, various techniques such as asana, pranayama, kriya, and mudra often appear as separate, compartmentalized practices. Yet what most practitioners, students, and even teachers fail to see (and therefore fail to convey) is that Yoga is, in fact, a highly systematic and integrated framework — a complete science of life designed to awaken consciousness and bring about profound transformation.
Sadly, this sacred science has been fragmented and diluted over time, reduced to an external practice that too often focuses only on the physical form, mystery, or dogma — while its deeper purpose remains hidden.
At Magic Pond International Yoga School, we dedicate ourselves to restoring Yoga as the ancient esoteric science of life that it truly is.
Most modern Yoga schools do not teach Kriya, and those that do often limit themselves to a few safe practices while leaving others unexplained. Taken literally, many Kriya exercises appear strange, even harmful — and seem out of place within the overall framework of Yoga. Yet in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Kriyas are clearly introduced as an essential step to help students progress from the physical aspect of Yoga (asana) to the mental and energetic aspects — the control of energy through control of the mind (pranayama).
When the symbolic language behind these teachings is properly understood, a profound inner logic is revealed: the Kriyas form a vital bridge between the physical practices of Yoga (asana) and the inner energetic dimension (pranayama).
When we learn to read the symbols, everything begins to make sense again — and Yoga regains its true power to awaken and transform.
✨ Free Introduction Workshops ✨
We offer free introduction Yoga workshops twice a year — in January/February and July/August.
If you’re interested in joining, you can:
📧 Email: yoga@magicpond.co.kr
📞 Call or message: 010-3689-1799
💬 Or simply send us a direct message here on Facebook.
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15/10/2025

The Seoul Beauty and travel event I posted about last week in Namsan Gol Hanok Village is FREE and you can register here:

요가, 필라테스, 바레, 인터벌 트레이닝 등 다양한 웰니스 클래스를 하나의 패스로! 가까운 웰니스 스튜디오를 찾고 바로 예약하세요.

15/10/2025

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09/10/2025

🌸 Seoul Beauty Travel Week 2025 🌸
🗓 October 30 – November 5, 2025
📍 Namsan Gol Hanok Village & Chungjeongsa, Seoul

I’m truly honored to share that I’ve been selected as an Ambassador for Seoul Beauty Travel Week 2025 — a citywide celebration of wellness, mindfulness, and the harmony between inner and outer beauty.

As part of this event, I’ll be leading a Raja Yoga session titled “The Silence of the Soul” on
🕒 Saturday, November 1, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM,
📍 at the Main Stage of Namsan Gol Hanok Village.

This session will be a meditative and introspective journey — an opportunity to quiet the mind, open the heart, and reconnect with the peace that lies within. 🌿

Seoul Beauty Travel Week brings together guides, teachers, and wellness enthusiasts from various fields — from yoga and meditation to sound healing and mindful walking — all sharing the vision of K-Wellness, a uniquely Korean approach to living beautifully and mindfully.

I warmly invite you to join me and experience this wonderful celebration of culture, serenity, and beauty in the heart of Seoul. 🌸

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12/09/2025

From taverns to tea houses, discover how coffee and tea shaped history, fueled ideas, and even supported spiritual awakening.

Coffee: restless mind or spark of awakening? Once blamed for scattering energy, it also fueled revolutions in thought and spirituality. Discover the surprising journey of the world’s favorite brew — from the Industrial Revolution to the meditation cushion.

Read the whole story, including details about this impossible supportless headstand, in my new blog post here: 👉 link in the comments

05/09/2025

🌸These days, finding authentic yoga instruction seems almost impossible—until you meet Ron. While many studios have teachers with only minimal training, Ron brings the real thing: decades of experience rooted in true lineage, shared with honesty and warmth.

He is approachable, without spiritual pretension. No mysterious jargon—just deep knowledge made accessible. In a world of weekend-certified teachers, his expertise shines with both depth and lightness. Beginners and advanced practitioners alike feel truly supported.

If you’re looking for real yoga—not just a fitness performance—you’ve found your teacher.

This Review from Sebastian reminds me why I teach: to share the depth of yoga without losing its authenticity so people can truly benefit from the transformative power that real Yoga has to offer.

Email: yoga@magicpond.co.kr
Phone: 010-3689-1799

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05/09/2025

요가는 요즘 단순한 운동처럼 보일 때가 많습니다… 하지만 그 이상이라면 어떨까요? 🌿
이번 블로그 글에서는 빠른 유행과 트렌드를 넘어, 요가의 진짜 본질을 어떻게 다시 만날 수 있는지 나누었습니다. 🙏

👉 링크는 첫 번째 댓글에 남겨둘게요 ⬇️

29/08/2025

✨ 많은 사람들이 시바(Shiva) = 남성성,
샥티(Shakti) = 여성성이라고 생각합니다…

하지만 요가는 그 반대의 진리를 가르칩니다. ✨

🌗 모든 인간은 두 가지 측면을 모두 지니고 있습니다.
음양(陰陽)처럼 ⚪ 균형 속의 ⚫ 균형.

🌸 시바 에너지는 여성적 원리를 담고 있고
🔥 샥티는 남성적 원리를 상징합니다.

이것은 단순한 이론이 아닙니다.
인도에서는 기본적인 요가 지식이지만,
서양에서는 종종 오해되고 있습니다.

🌿 매직폰드에서는 이론을 넘어섭니다.
삶 속에서 실천할 수 있는 요가를 통해
조화, 명료함, 그리고 통찰을
여러분의 일상에 가져다 드립니다.

요가는 땀 흘리며 스트레칭하는 것이 아닙니다.
삶의 갈등을 줄이고
내면의 평화를 발견하는 길입니다. 🌼

진정한 요가를 경험하고 싶으신가요?
상업화된 지난 수십 년의 요가를 넘어,
✨ 전통과 지혜가 살아 있는 매직폰드 ✨
에서 함께 하세요.

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