3 Week Virtual Course
February 9th, 16th and 23rd
12:00-1:30pm for LIVE offering
Recording links available for later viewing
Dive into the heart of yoga’s philosophical foundation with this three-part series designed for dedicated practitioners, yoga teachers, and seekers of transcendental knowledge.
This is more than a course; it’s a journey into the radical, relevant ideas that form the backbone of yoga wisdom.
Over three sessions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yoga’s essential teachings as they appear in the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, revealing how these timeless principles can transform your engagement with the world.
Yoga teachers will learn to infuse their classes with philosophical depth, and aspiring transcendentalists will gain the foundational knowledge to ground their spiritual practices.
This course offers:
An overview of core concepts, Sanskrit terms, and knowledge categories in the Vedic tradition.
Insight into the origins, relevance, and practical applications of yoga philosophy.
Exploration of the radical ideas that make yoga philosophy a powerful, transformative force.
Course Outline:
Session 1: Basic Concepts
Discover the origins of Vedic philosophy, the purpose of yoga philosophy, yoga’s unique view of knowledge, and its radical, transformative propositions. Explore the five core functions of yoga philosophy and why they matter.Session 2: The Yoga Sutras
Learn who the Yoga Sutras were meant for, their approach to yoga psychology, the five main obstacles to yoga, the ethics embedded in the text, and its universal, non-sectarian approach to spirituality.Session 3: The Bhagavad Gita
Uncover the profound relationship between the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras, the Gita’s core teachings, key verses, and the path of bhakti-yoga—the yoga of devotion. Gain insights into the concept of Krishna and the enduring wisdom of this text.
Each session includes live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions, share reflections, and engage with these teachings in real time.
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your personal practice or share this wisdom with others, this course will open the door to a whole new level of understanding.
Learn more about Hari-kirtana das at our teacher bio page
Cost: $97/3-part series
Offered via Zoom. Recording Links will be emailed 1 hour before class time.
This course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 4.5 hours of CE credit.
Attend LIVE and/or a recording will be available for replay