Yoga History, Philosophy, and Ethics
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The Modern Yoga Challenge
Are you a yoga practitioner feeling disconnected from the deeper meaning of your practice, wondering if there’s more to yoga than just the physical postures?
While modern yoga has brought incredible physical benefits to millions, many practitioners find themselves yearning for deeper understanding—feeling that something essential is missing from their practice. The rich philosophical traditions that make yoga a complete path for transformation often remain unexplored in typical class settings.
Many practitioners find themselves:
- Feeling disconnected from yoga’s spiritual and philosophical roots
- Struggling to understand how ancient texts apply to modern life
- Unsure how to bring yoga’s ethical principles into daily practice
- Missing the tools to develop a meaningful spiritual practice
- Concerned about cultural appropriation and authentic practice
This disconnect not only limits your growth as a practitioner but also prevents you from experiencing the full transformative power of yoga’s complete system of personal development.
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Welcome to Module 1 -
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Introduction to Yoga
What is yoga?
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Timeline
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The Vedas
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The Many Paths of Yoga
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Box Breath
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60 Minute Practice
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Additional Journal Prompts
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The 8 Limbs
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Introduction to Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga
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8 Limbs of Yoga Reflection
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The Yoga Sutras
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Sutra of the Day Calendar
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Yamas
We will discuss the yamas and niyamas more in our live session. The video and text in this section complement the book- while many of the books in the course only ask you to read sections, this book we recommend you read fully! It will enhance your life and your teaching/facilitation.
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The Yama Challenge
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Nyamas
Saucha, Santosha, Tapas, Svadyaya, Ishvara
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The Niyama Challenge
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The Gita
There is so much to learn from the Bhagavad Gita, this is just a small introduction to the work.
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The Bhagavad Gita Cartoon
We've included this video from another creator, we encourage you to visist their page to engage and learn more.
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Gita Verse Reflection Activity
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Bhakti Yoga Practice: Creating a Personal Devotional Ritual
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Appropriation vs Appreciation
We will discuss this more during our live session.
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An Overview of the Chakra System- Bonus Lesson!
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Module 1 Quz
Comprehensive Knowledge Development
By completing this module, you'll gain mastery in:
- Yogic Ethical Principles: Understand and apply the Yamas and Niyamas in modern contexts.
- Ancient Wisdom Texts: Gain insights from the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita for contemporary living.
- Cultural Appreciation: Navigate the delicate balance between honoring tradition and cultural appropriation.
- Holistic Yoga Practice: Integrate philosophical concepts into your physical practice and teaching.
Empowerment for Life and Teaching
This training is designed to transform both your personal practice and professional capabilities:
- Personal Growth: Deepen your yoga journey beyond the physical postures.
- Teaching Enhancement: Confidently weave philosophical concepts into your classes and workshops.
- Ethical Living: Apply yogic principles to navigate modern ethical dilemmas.
- Authentic Practice: Cultivate a more meaningful and grounded approach to yoga.
Embark on this philosophical journey to not only enrich your own practice but also to become a more insightful and impactful yoga teacher, sharing the depth of yoga's wisdom with your students and community.
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Yoga Philosophy: Beyond the Poses
Ready to explore the deeper dimensions of yoga? Discover how ancient wisdom can transform your practice and daily life.
Journey beyond asana to discover the rich philosophical traditions that make yoga a complete path for personal transformation. Whether you're curious about yoga's roots or seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, this comprehensive course opens the door to yoga's profound wisdom traditions.
Your Journey Includes:
- Living Ethical Principles: Explore how the Yamas and Niyamas guide conscious living
- Ancient Wisdom: Uncover practical lessons from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras
- Cultural Understanding: Connect with yoga's rich heritage and authentic traditions
- Spiritual Growth: Develop practices that go beyond physical postures
Perfect For:
- Curious Practitioners seeking deeper meaning in their practice
- Spiritual Seekers exploring yoga's contemplative traditions
- Anyone Ready to embrace yoga as a path of personal transformation
Discover how yoga's ancient wisdom can transform your modern life—on and off the mat.
This module is ideal for:
- Yoga teachers wanting to enrich their classes with philosophical insights
- Dedicated yoga practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding
- Yoga teacher trainees studying for certification
- Anyone interested in applying yogic wisdom to daily life
You'll learn to:
- Understand and apply core yogic concepts
- Integrate philosophy into physical practice and teaching
- Navigate ethical considerations in modern yoga
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