Resources for yoga teachers who want to integrate yoga philosophy into their classes and workshops.
A Case Study I smelled smoke. I felt heat. I couldn’t see a thing. My senses sent urgent messages to my mind, which quickly analyzed the data and delivered its conclusion: “You’re going the wrong […]
Designing a Yoga Class Around a Philosophical Theme Continue Reading »
I was speaking with a fellow yoga teacher last week about how to integrate philosophical themes into our classes. She mentioned that sometimes she’s not so interested in hearing any philosophy, that sometimes she takes
How to Help Students Let Go Continue Reading »
You’ve probably had students ask you which translation of the Yoga Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita you think they should read. It’s great when our students want to explore yoga’s philosophical foundations. But it’s disheartening
7 Great Strategies for Reading Yoga Wisdom Texts Continue Reading »
More and more practitioners are looking to yoga as much for sparks of inspiration, knowledge, or wisdom, as they are for a workout. And more and more yoga teachers are feeling inspired to share their
5 Keys to an Effective Dharma Talk Continue Reading »
Svadhaya, usually translated as ‘self-study’, is contemplation on the true nature of the self that’s guided by scriptural wisdom. Rather than mere speculation or self-psychologizing, svadhyaya is a process that provides us with a map
How to Teach ‘Svadhyaya’ – Guided Self-Inquiry Continue Reading »
