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Yoga History & Philosophy | Part 1 | GOYA CEC & YA YACEP
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What you'll learn
- How to understand and apply core teachings from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads in a modern context.
- How to integrate these teachings into personal practice, decision-making, and the way you relate to yourself and others.
- Insight into the nature of the mind, including patterns, distractions, and the practice of cultivating awareness.
- An introduction to perspectives from Buddhist philosophy, including mindfulness, suffering, and compassion.
- The meaning of key philosophical concepts, and how they show up in everyday life.
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Course content
10 sections • 23 lectures • 5h 32m total length
Requirements
- None ~ we are here to meet you where you are at!
Description
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Welcome to Part 1 of Yoga History & Philosophy with Mark, an invitation to explore the roots of yoga through the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and foundational teachings from Buddhist philosophy.
Rather than something to simply study, this course is an invitation to reflect, question, and connect these teachings to your own lived experience. These texts ask us to look inward, to examine the nature of the mind, the self, and the way we move through the world.
Start whenever you’re ready. Move through the material at your own pace, and return to it often. Each lecture offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding, not just intellectually, but in a way that feels embodied, personal, and relevant to your life on and off the mat.
What You’ll Explore
• Key teachings from classical yoga philosophy and their modern-day relevance
• The nature of the mind, self-awareness, and inner stillness
• Concepts such as dharma (purpose), karma (action), and liberation
Learning Experience
• Flexible, on-demand format to support self-paced study
• Open to all levels, whether new to philosophy or revisiting familiar texts
• Thoughtful, accessible guidance with space for reflection and inquiry
Benefits
• Develop a deeper understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice
• Cultivate awareness, clarity, and perspective in daily life
• Build a meaningful connection to the roots of yoga philosophy
• Support a more intentional, integrated approach to practice and living
An official school-issued certificate is available for students using the course for Continuing Education purposes. This is at an additional cost of $55 USD. This course qualifies for 10 CE Credits.
We are a Registered & Certified Yoga School with Yoga Alliance and GOYA listed under: Your Yoga Flow or OM Yoga Flow
Privacy Policy: All personal information you provide to our school is used only for administering this program. We do not use your information for marketing or promotions, and you will never be added to a promotional mailing list. Your privacy is important to us, and all data is handled with care in accordance with our privacy policy.
Change Policy: We reserve the right to revise or update course content and certification requirements at any time, without prior notice.
Who this course is for:
- For Yoga Teachers at any stage of their teaching journey.
- For Yoga students at any stage of their practice journey.
- Suitable for all levels of interest in Yoga Studies.