zach byrd

My healing journey began in 2012, when a drunk driving accident became the catalyst that redirected my entire life toward transformation and truth. What began as recovery evolved into initiation — a descent into shadow and the reclamation of light.

I immersed myself in both Eastern and Western wisdom traditions, taking the vows of Jainism, transforming my relationship with nutrition and embodiment, and devoting myself to the lifelong study of consciousness and the human psyche.

Since discovering Hatha Yoga in 2016, I’ve deepened my understanding of the body as a sacred vessel for awareness. Along the way, I’ve studied Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga; the Dehara Magick System; Reiki; Tummo and Holotropic Breathwork; Cold Immersion and Sauna Therapy; Tantra Yoga; Vajrayana mindfulness; Psychedelic and Plant Medicine integration; Life Coaching; Physical Fitness Training; and Holistic Nutrition & Metabolic Typing.

Today, as the founder of Shadow Temple, I guide seekers through the thresholds of transformation — bridging shadow integration, somatic embodiment, and lifestyle design to help others illuminate what’s hidden, reclaim inner coherence, and live as their truest selves.