Understanding Yoga Philosophies

There is not only one yoga philosophy, but many. In this self-led course you will receive deeper guidance into the familiar, and less-familiar, philosophical approaches that support this incredible practice we call yoga. Understanding yoga philosophy makes the practice and your life so much richer, but the sheer volume of content out there can often feel overwhelming. This course takes you step-by-step through different philosophical schools, from the classical, to the contemporary, delving into everything in between, in a way that is accessible and relatable to your modern daily life. This course is a must for yoga teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of philosophy, so that they can share it confidently, and will be greatly useful to any student of yoga wanting to know more about the why, as well as the how, of this transformative practice. What we cover: - Understanding how the Yoga Sutras differ from the wider body of Yoga Philosophy - The non-dual themes in the Bhagavad Gita - The Upanishads and how they help us to understand the layers of the body, from gross to subtle - The importance of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika - The role of Shakti in Tantra - The role of Recognition in non-dual Tantra - plus supporting workbooks to help you further develop your understanding