From the archives: Yoga’s Foundational Philosophies: Samkhya, Advaita Vedanta, Tantra
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: Philosophy Intro Be aware of the profound depth and potential scope of yoga as a philosophy and practice, and consider multiple perspectives on the purpose of practice. 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: Dharana Philosophy – The sixth limb is dharana, defined as “keeping the attention on a single place.” (Nicolai Bachman) Dharana is often defined as concentration. – Dharana may be considered the beginning of meditation or as a practice that leads to the state of meditation. – (See also: Meditation & Mindfulness Introduction.) This process can be described as letting go of everything that is not the object of meditation. 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: Pratyahara Philosophy & Theory – It’s often translated as “sensory withdrawal.” Pratyahara is the key point of moving from the outer to the inner aspects of yoga. – It’s where attention is withdrawn from the outer world and turned inward. – It’s the preparation for concentration and meditation. Read the full study guide →