This course provides an overview of yoga philosophy and the key texts, followed by in depth lectures and contemplations of the yamas and niyamas. The course explains why it is important for a Western Yoga practitioner or teacher to study these wisdom teachings and addresses how these limbs can be integrated into the yoga class. Exercises and journaling prompts provide inspiration to process and forge a deeper understanding of the material.
Course Curriculum
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1
Welcome to the course
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The yoga sutras and why we study them
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Pacing yourself: Savoring the sutras
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Journaling The Yoga Sutras Notes
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2
Key Concepts
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Karma
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Nonattachment
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3
Yamas
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Ahimsa
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Satya
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Asteya
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Brahmacharya
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Aparigraha
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Yamas Quiz
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4
Niyamas
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Saucha
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Santosha
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Tapas
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Svadhyaya
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Ishvara Pranidhana
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Niyama Quiz
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5
Big Yoga: Integrating the yoga sutras
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Integrating the Yoga Sutras
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Recommended reading
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About the instructor
ERYT-500, C-IAYT
Ginny Shaddock
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