From the archives: Yoga’s Foundational Philosophies: Samkhya, Advaita Vedanta, Tantra
From the archives: Practicing Dharana – The Object of Contemplation In dharana, we choose an object of contemplation and then let go of everything that is not the object of meditation. – The object of concentration can be virtually anything: an external physical object, an idea, or an internal aspect of self. – Examples include the breath, a mantra, a quality one would like to develop (e.g. Read the full study guide →
From the archives: Pratyahara Practices – However, most sources were limited in their offering of practices and it was rare to find detailed support describing how to practice and teach them. – Therefore, we think our research to bring this together may offer a particularly valuable contribution to your toolkit. – We invite your thoughts and leads for additional resources. Read the full study guide →
From the archives: Sanskrit: Introduction Gain an understanding of the origins of Sanskrit, its distinctive qualities, and the significance of it being the language of the original yoga texts. Read the full study guide →
From the archives: Sanskrit First Words Be prepared to introduce Sanskrit words into teaching. Read the full study guide →
From the archives: Branches or Paths of Yoga Become familiar with the major branches of yoga and their origins. Read the full study guide →
From the archives: Origins & Sources of Yoga Gain a basic understanding of the roots of yoga philosophy. Read the full study guide →