Discussion & Philosophy Track

Grounding Your Inner Warrior Through the Bhagavad Gita (B1E)

Manorama
Track: Discussion & Philosophy; Level: General

Who doesn’t want to be a hero? We are all the hero of our own epic poem. Join Manorama to delve into the principles of the inner warrior of the Bhagavad Gita. Enjoy chanting resonant and healing verses, and experience the quiet beauty and harmonious connectivity of pure sound. In this class, Manorama introduces the three qualities of the inner warrior and discusses how to bring these heroic qualities into our daily life and how to live them more fully.

Bring a pen and notebook.

Enlightenment Is Inevitable (B2C)


The Seven Gates to Freedom

Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Track: Discussion & Philosophy; Level: General

Yoga is not something to simply believe in or agree with. The heartbeat of yoga is the cultivation of experiences that bring about transformation. Tucked away in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a teaching that clearly lays out seven key developments in personal growth that lead to enlightenment. These seven stages are the inevitable outcome of an awakening mind that asks, “Who am I and why am I here?” In this class, we learn how to bring this powerful teaching into our daily life for ourselves, our clients, and our students.

Pronounce Your Pose (B3E)

Basic Sanskrit for Pronunciation

Manorama
Track: Discussion & Philosophy; Level: General

“How do I pronounce this asana?” This is a question often heard in yoga teacher training programs. Guided by Manorama, a recognized leader in the fields of Sanskrit, yoga, and mantra, we learn basic elements of the Sanskrit language that enable proper pronunciation of asanas. Come away feeling confident and empowered to pronounce some of the most commonly taught poses in yoga, including tadasana, caturanga, dandasana, virasana, vrksasana, adho mukha svasana, and more.

Bring a pen and notebook.

Heart (B4B)

The Sacred Center of Yoga

Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Track: Discussion & Philosophy; Level: General

The heart is the center of peace, truth, and wisdom. It prompts us to bring the highest good to others and ourselves. The heart’s natural state is compassionate, giving, and fully open. Although powerful, the heart’s voice is subtle. It can easily be obscured by the cares of daily life. Yoga offers three time-honored ways of creating the environment in which the heart can flourish. Learn these empowering practices and discover how to tap into your heart-power.

Why Me? (C1B)

Solving the Riddle of Suffering

Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Track: Discussion & Philosophy; Level: General

Everyone experiences suffering and challenges in life. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali teach us that we need to see suffering as a friend that helps us uncover our hidden strengths. This requires a radical shift in our mind-set and a new way of looking at suffering. Using the biblical story of Job, illumined by the teachings of yoga, we explore how to use times of suffering and awareness for growth. In Job’s struggle to find peace, meaning, and justice—as well as his encounter with the divine and his ultimate transformation—we find answers to vital questions that have troubled us all.