Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
Fundamentals of Yoga Philosophy course
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Hi Reader, I typed the phrase "fundamentals of yoga philosophy" into the Google search bar. An AI Overview popped up. The first sentence was, "Yoga philosophy is based on the idea that the mind, body, and spirit are one and inseparable." This isn't just wrong; it's the exact opposite of yoga philosophy's first and most fundamental teaching: the categorical distinction between the spiritual self and the material mind and body. Google's confused simulacrum of intelligence also didn't have much to offer about the relationship between the ancient wisdom of yoga and life in the here and now. Which is the whole point of my course: to give you information about how yoga philosophy expands our view of reality and to illustrate the many ways that we can use this information to make a meaningful difference—in our lives and in the lives of others. Yoga enthusiasts, and especially yoga teachers, want to know how yoga philosophy can help us move through the world from a position of stability, strength, awareness, compassion, and hope for the future—our future and the future of our planet. Which is why I'm offering this course: FUNDAMENTALS OF YOGA PHILOSOPHY Essential Elements of Spiritual Knowledge Live via Zoom on starting this Sunday February 9, 16, and 23 @ 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST All live sessions will be recorded and available for replay Tuition for all 3 sessions: $97
This three-part series is a journey into traditional yoga wisdom that makes basic concepts clear and esoteric knowledge accessible. It’s designed for dedicated practitioners, yoga teachers, and seekers of transcendental knowledge. This course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 4.5 hours of CE credit. Here's what we'll cover in each of our three sessions: SESSION #1 - Basic Concepts
SESSION #2 - The Yoga Sutras
SESSION #3 - The Bhagavad Gita
PLUS LIVE Q&A IN EACH SESSION Three 90-minute sessions - live via Zoom on Sundays, February 9, 16, and 23 @ 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST All live sessions will be recorded and available for replay Tuition for all 3 sessions: $97
Any questions? Write back and let me know. I'm always looking forward to hearing from you. Hoping to see you soon, -- Hari-k |
Hari-kirtana das
Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.
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