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What is yoga philosophy?
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You are most likely aware that yoga is more than just a physical practice. There are many texts written which outline and explain the philosophies and techniques behind the yoga that you do in everyday classes.
"The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.”
T.K.V. Desikachar
These texts are known as Yoga Darshana - not strictly speaking a philosophy but more the yogic 'point of view'.
Darshana translates to mean "that through which you can see" and through inspirational stories, practical, spiritual and ethical advice this wisdom offers us a way to frame our human experiences and shine a light on inner journey.
"The brain is the heaviest limb in the body. Inspire the brain to stretch the body."
BKS Iyengar
These sessions will explore ideas and practices from the long history of yoga. You will engage with texts through discussion, meditation, pranayama, chanting, identifying the key concepts and exploring their relevance to our lives.
They are an opportunity to come together and share our intrigue for these ancient and illuminating concepts and texts.
**Sessions are open to all, from complete beginners to teachers. No previous knowledge is required.**
The workshops will run from 7pm to 9pm on a Friday (just after my usual 5.15-6.45pm hatha vinyasa class) - feel free to bring a notebook and pen, any copies of the texts that you might own and wear something comfy to sit in…there will be herbal tea on offer.
INVESTMENT:
The cost is £20 per workshop or £100 is you book all 6. Plus when you book onto the workshop you qualify to attend my regular Friday evening class for just £10.
If this feels out of reach to you but you'd still love to attend then please get in touch and we can chat.
THE WORKSHOPS:
March 3rd 2017
The Yoga Sutras:
Yamas and Niyamas - exploring the ethics and observances of Patanjali's eight limbed path and their relevance both on and off the mat.
April 14th 2017
The Taittiriya Upanishad
This Upanishad is directed at 'the householder' - it offers us the idea of the Pancha Maya Kosas (the 5 layers of being that make up a person; body, breath, mind, intellect & bliss) and how to bring them into harmony.
June 2nd 2017
The Katha Upanishad
This wonderful book tells us of the story of a young boy, Nachiketas, who has a chance meeting with Yama, Lord of Death, and learns about the importance of self-inquiry, tenacity and faith.
July 14th 2017
The Mandukya Upanishad and Om.
Om, we chant it often, but what is it? In the Mandukya upanishad we findsome answers.
October 6th 2017
An intro to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
This text offers a detailed guide to the (often obscure) practices of Hatha yoga (yoga of the body) and how they are a stairway to Raja yoga (yoga of the mind).
November 17th 2017
An Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
The story unfolds on the battlefield and details a conversation between the warrior Arjuna and his charioteer who happens to be the Lord Krishna. In this text we learn about the various paths of yoga and the importance of finding and following dharma, our one true path.
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