Investment: $35

Introduction to the History of Yoga

It might feel like an overwhelming experience when you first encounter the large variety of various branches and schools of philosophy in Yoga. It certainly was for me. The formal techniques that are now known as Yoga are based on the collective experience of many individuals over many thousands of years. You might ask, “How does my particular form of practice fit into the vast tradition of Yoga?”

I invite you to explore the origins and the historic development of the Yoga tradition. In this concise but informative discussion, we will view this topic from a “bird’s-eye view.” We will examine the primary religious movements, schools of philosophy, scriptures, and lineages the have influenced the evolution of Yoga down to the present time, and we will also consider how these trends and developments were influenced by the symbolic mindset of the yogis who lived in different ages.

This knowledge can help us to better understand how the tradition’s development has influenced the way that we practice Yoga today. It can also help us to better understand the spiritual process of Yoga itself so that we can then use it to inspire our practice.

In this lecture you will learn:

• possible origins of Yoga
• the religious climate during various phases of development
• important concepts from the major schools of philosophy and the differences between those schools
• the main scriptures of Yogic tradition
• how the Hatha Yoga lineage came to be (the various forms of which we mainly practice in the West today)
• symbolic mental/psychological characteristics of yogis throughout various phases of yogic history

As a yoga practitioner/student you will deepen your understanding of your own practice within the larger context of Yoga. This will help you to increase your awareness of the yogic process itself, which will help to inspire and deepen your practice.

As a yoga teacher you will gain confidence in your understanding of the topic and will feel more comfortable in sharing your knowledge on this subject with your students.

What’s included:

• 60 minutes of lecture
• 1 streamable video
• 1 downloadable audio
• 1 printable handout
• 1 cont. ed. credit with Yoga Alliance

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