Yoga Philosophy Essentials


Greetings Reader,

If you’ve been feeling like the world is moving faster than ever, you’re not alone.

When life feels uncertain, the teachings of yoga philosophy offer something steady—timeless ideas that help us see clearly and respond wisely, no matter what’s happening around us.

That’s exactly what we’ll explore in Yoga Philosophy Essentials – 3 Key Teachings for the Here and Now.

In this 90-minute live workshop, we’ll focus on three foundational ideas that reveal how yoga helps us understand ourselves and navigate the modern world with more clarity and purpose:

  • puruṣa and prakṛti – the relationship between our eternal self and our temporary material experience.
  • The guṇas – the three qualities of nature that influence our moods, habits, and choices.
  • yoga and dharma – how to live in harmony with who we truly are.

Whether you teach yoga or simply want to live it more fully, these teachings give you the insight to stay balanced—and to share that steadiness with others.

Yoga Philosophy Essentials – 3 Key Teachings for Here and Now

Live on Zoom Sunday, November 23rd @ 12:00 pm EST

This workshop will be recorded – replay available anytime

Tuition: $27

You’ll also earn 1.5 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance if you're a registered yoga teacher..
Yoga philosophy isn’t just ancient—it’s urgent.

Join me to see how its wisdom still speaks directly to the here and now.
Wishing you all good fortune,

- 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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