Through lecture, discussion, experiential exercises and breakout group brainstorming, we’ll look at our selves and the world through the lens of yoga philosophy and consider the ways in which yoga philosophy provides both a framework for personal spiritual development and fresh perspectives on contemporary social issues such as sexism, racism, nationalism, cultural appropriation, and climate change.
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life READ MORE
Participants will also learn how to pronounce the names of the asanas, chant mantras – mystical phrases of the Upanishads, read sutras – codified transmissions such as those in the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali, and recite slokas – narrative compositions such as the poetic verses of the Bhagavad-gita.
Practical Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers READ MORE
Participants will also learn how to pronounce the names of the asanas, chant mantras – mystical phrases of the Upanishads, read sutras – codified transmissions such as those in the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali, and recite slokas – narrative compositions such as the poetic verses of the Bhagavad-gita.
Practical Sanskrit for Yoga Teachers READ MORE
I used to tell people that I don’t make New Years resolutions. I told myself that, too, but the truth is every year I made a few without telling anyone. Being secretive about them was
6 Steps To Developing Resolute Determination READ MORE
What happened to civility? One could of course argue that the world has always been a very uncivil place – particularly for people outside the dominant power structure – but I think most of us
Civility and Humility READ MORE
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 READ MORE
At times it seems as if the world has gone off its rocker. Maybe it has. When the going gets tough it’s tempting to retreat from the world. And a respite may be just what
A Deeper Spirituality READ MORE
Hari-kirtana das will describe six core values of yoga and demonstrate how we can translate those values into clearly defined strategies for social engagement. Participants will gain knowledge of how universal principles of spiritual activism work, how we can imbue our activism with spiritual power, and how to maintain our equilibrium in a challenging socio-political environment.
Armed with Yoga, Stand and Fight READ MORE
Hari-kirtana das will describe six core values of yoga and demonstrate how we can translate those values into clearly defined strategies for social engagement. Participants will gain knowledge of how universal principles of spiritual activism work, how we can imbue our activism with spiritual power, and how to maintain our equilibrium in a challenging socio-political environment.
Armed with Yoga, Stand and Fight READ MORE
Explore the origins of yoga philosophy, the relationship of Yoga to Sankhya and Vedanta, the interdependence of faith and knowledge, the key elements of yoga psychology, and the essential tension between traditional yoga and modern culture.
Advanced Yoga Philosophy – Part 1 READ MORE
