Intro to Yoga Philosophy Course

Course
65 Lessons

Did you know that the poses (asanas) are only 1/8 of the practice of yoga?

Step off your mat and into this philosophy course to go deeper into your understanding. Learn about BKS Iyengar, Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs and more. If you want to learn about yourself and how yoga can influence and transform your life, you are in the right place.

Required book for this course: Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar

What to dive even deeper? Take this course along with the Introduction to Yoga Postures Course for a full comprehensive understanding of yoga and it's practices.

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Module 1: Welcome!

Module 1 Introduction

Course Structure

Journal Prompt 1

Module 2: Who is BKS Iyengar? What is Iyengar Yoga?

Module 2 Introduction

Readings: What is Iyengar Yoga

IYNAUS Information on Iyengar

Two Great Iyengar Yoga Videos!

Journal Prompt 2

Module 2 Review

Module 3: What is Yoga? Who is Patanjali?

Module 3 Introduction

Readings: What is Yoga

Invocation to Patanjali

Journal Prompt 3

Module 3 Review

Module 4: The Stages of Yoga

Module 4 Introduction

Readings: Stages of Yoga

Journal Prompt 4

Module 4 Review

Module 5: Chitta Vrtti & the Klesas

Module 5 Introduction

Readings: Chitta Vrtti

Journal Prompt 5

Module 5 Review

Module 6: Chitta Viksepa & Four Fold Remedy

Module 6 Introduction

Readings: Chitta Viksepa

Journal Prompt 6

Module 6 Review

Module 7: Sisya and Guru

Module 7 Introduction

Readings: Sisya and Guru

Journal Prompt 7

Module 7 Review

Module 8: Sadhana

Module 8 Introduction

Readings: Sadhana

Journal Prompt 8

Module 8 Review

Module 9: Reflecting Back & Setting Goals

Module 9 Introduction

Journal Prompt 9

Module 9 Review

Module 10: The Yamas

Module 10 Introduction

Readings: The Yamas

Journal Prompt 10

Module 10 Review

Module 11: The Niyamas

Module 11 Introduction

Readings: The Niyamas

Journal Prompt 11

Module 11 Review

Module 12: The Asanas

Module 12 Introduction

Readings: The Asanas

Journal Prompt 12

Module 12 Review

Module 13: Pranayama & Pratyahara

Module 13 Introduction

Readings: Pranayama & Pratyahara

Bonus: 20 minute Savasana

Bonus: Pratyahara Practice

Journal Prompt 13

Module 13 Review

Module 14: Dharana, Dhyana, & Samadhi

Module 14 Introduction

Readings: Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi

Journal Prompt 14

Module 14 Review

Module 15: Reflecting Back & Next Steps

Module 15 Introduction

Journal Prompt 15

Module 15 Review

BKS Iyengar Talk & Demonstration

Next Steps

Thank you!