Sanskrit First Words

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: Origins & Sources of Yoga Gain a basic understanding of the roots of yoga philosophy. 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 →

From the archives: Meditation & Mindfulness Introduction Have a foundational understanding of meditation from a yogic perspective. Read the full study guide →

From the archives: Sanskrit Study & Teaching Tips Progressively develop the capability to use Sanskrit in teaching by practicing vowel pronunciation and learning common Sanskrit words that form the components of pose names. Read the full study guide →

From the archives: The Bhagavad Gita Introduction Understand The Bhagavad Gita’s prominent role in yoga philosophy, and establish a foundation for exploring its teachings. Read the full study guide →