An Invitation:

I would like to invite you to dive deeper with me in the philosophy of yoga through the teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Estimated to have been compiled around 200 BC the Yoga Sutras are a concise collection of 196 aphorisms or Sutras, which discuss the aims and practices of yoga, the causes of human suffering, pathways to freedom from suffering, and finally liberation.

In a small group setting we will look at each theme in detail, gaining insights to their deeper meaning along the way. Studying on your own, these Sutras can feel quite dry, heavy and challenging to understand. Through group discussions and sharing of personal reflections and experience,  it is my intention to help you embody the Sutras in a light hearted, joyful and very practical way.

This is an interactive group study and your insights are valuable and will make our time together richer and more nourishing. There will be plenty of time for questions, sharing and personal reflection, as this will support the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras to shine through. Over the weeks you will have time then to implement the teachings into your daily life and discover how they can support a wholesome and joyful way of living.

Outline:

Each workshop begins with an hour long slow and steady asana practice. We will follow this with a short break and then dive into the philosophy section. As the study of yogic philosophy can be quite intense we will finish the session with a short meditation to help you integrate the wisdom of the Sutras into your whole body.

If you are curious about yoga philosophy and wish to study along side me, then I heartfully invite you to join me.

Recommended to bring to class:

To support your studies I recommend you buy ONE of the following translations of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali:

1)  The Secret Power of Yoga - by Nischala Joy Devi  (my personal favourite)

German edition: Die verborgene Kraft des Yoga: Eine weibliche Sicht der Yoga-Sutras

2)  Demystifying Patanjali , The wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda – by Swami Kriyananda

3)  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – by Sri Swami Satchidananda

You may also choose to bring your own copy of another translation to class

Registration :

Price :  1 x session 45€ / All 3 - 125€

Min. 5 students / max.10 Students per Study Session

Registration per email : kjc at yoga-innsbruck.com