The Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali is perhaps the seminal work on the meaning and purpose of Yoga. The study of this text is not simply an academic curiosity, but a vital means of deepening our self-understanding and transforming our consciousness. In this seminar, we will explore essential teaching from all four chapters through not only lecture and discussion, but also through integrated practices such as chanting and meditation. All levels are welcome!
Thursdays, 10/19 - 12/21, 10:30AM - 1:00PM PST, no class on 11/16 or 11/23
All sessions will be recorded and shared later for those who can't be there live.
Join Zoë and Jessica at Monte Velho in Portugal from July 27 - August 3, 2024 for a magical week of Mysore practice, Sanskrit, chanting, and philosophy and, of course, plenty of time on the beach!
Join us online on December 12 for a nourishing mix of chanting and discussion to help us prepare for hibernation. With winter on the horizon, we will reflect on how to sustain ourselves with a balance of strength and ease. The Yoga Sūtra says a posture should be sthira and sukha – steady and comfortable. We will explore what this stability means and how we can develop it in times of uncertainty. We will also consider how to use this support to find happiness and peace as we move toward the end of a challenging year, looking forward to a new one with inner contentment.
Join us online for an immersive and practical workshop. Sanskrit texts were traditionally taught through oral transmission. It was thought that through chanting and memorization, knowledge seeped into one’s consciousness on a level beyond the literal meaning of the words. There is a specific method to how verses are structured and categorized and this affects the intonation. Through both discussion and practice, we will explore how meter works, focusing on proper pronunciation and its effects. We will also look at some of the philosophy that verses convey.
What exactly is dharma? This complex word has a wide range of meanings, from the basis of natural order to social duties. Join us to explore its implications in times of upheaval, with a focus on finding our purpose by acting with virtue.
