Advanced Yoga Philosophy Intensive

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Venue: Prana Yoga Studio

    with Isabelle Addison & April Cantafio

    Tuesday Evenings: Time 6-9pm
    March 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2
    No class March 28. This is an online course.

    This course will run over 7 weeks Tuesday evenings.
    Required reading:

    • Bhagavad Gita (Stephen Mitchell translation preferred)
    • Upanishads (Eknath Easwaran translation preferred)

     

    Yoga philosophy brings ancient wisdom to life for direct application in our modern world. These timeless truths help us reflect on what’s most meaningful within, discerning the real from the unreal in our thinking, and reconnecting us with inner authenticity. These reflections bridge yoga on the mat with yogic living, uprooting unconscious beliefs and making space for newness to thrive in all aspects of practice.

     

    What you can expect from this module:

    • History: an overview of the origins of yoga & timeline of the ancient texts
    • Moksha (liberation): Gain insight into your samskaras (conditioned patterning) and what lies beyond
    • Explore the importance of Ojas as one begins to embody the philosophy that upholds a yogic lifestyle
    • Introduction of the Vedas and Upanishads
    • Explore the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita & levels of aligning with dharma (natural law, deeper purpose)
    • Meditation and the Yoga Sutras: how to practice & how to guide – ancient wisdom for the modern world

     

    This training counts as 25 hours towards Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Upgrades. It is also a core module for the Prana 300 Yoga Teacher Training.

     


    Cost: $395+gst