Yoga Philosophy Course

YOGA PHILOSOPHY COURSE – January 9, 2022 to March 27, 2022

The first part of our Yoga Philosophy course is scheduled for Sunday, January 9th to Sunday March 27th. Yoga, as you know, is beyond the asanas and physical practice. This course will delve deeper into this ancient science and wisdom, and ultimately help us understand our true nature and purpose. For those wishing to pursue a 200-hour teacher training certification through Rishikesh Yog Van (our Teacher Training School), you will be able to apply these training hours toward this certification for courses that are fully completed. The course will follow the curriculum used for the Teacher Training Certification through Yoga Alliance.
Our goal at East Meets West Yog is not only to help you improve your physical abilities in asana practice, but also to increase your knowledge along with your practice. In addition to your asana practice, we offer yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy, and pranayama to enrich your yoga experience. The training is open to everyone regardless of physical abilities.
The curriculum outlined below will be offered in two parts of 18 hours each, a total credit of 36 hours toward a 200-hour Teacher Training Certification. Or, you may take the courses for your personal interest and development.

Philosophy 1
Start Date: Sunday, Jan 9, 2022
End Date: Sunday, March 27, 2022
Time: 7:30– 9:00 p.m.
Hours: 18
Cost: $45

Philosophy 2
Start Date: Sunday, April 3, 2022
End Date: Sunday, June 19, 2022
Time 7:30– 9:00 p.m.
Hours: 18
Cost: $45
Below is an outline of the philosophy program.
Please visit our website eastmeetswest.com and drill down from the main menu on “Teacher Training” for a detailed description of the philosophy curriculum.

Yoga Philosophy ………………………………………………..
Six Systems of Indian Philosophy (Darshan) ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Arrangement of Sutras ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Mudras ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Bandhas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Kundalini Yoga ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Pancha Koshas ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Five Koshas —layers of human existence ………………………………………………………………………………………….

  1. ​Annamaya Kosha (Food Sheath) …………………………………………………………………………………………….
  2. ​Pranamaya Kosha (Vital Air Sheath) ………………………………………………………………………………………..
  3. ​Manomaya Kosha (Mind Sheath) ………………………………………………………………………………………….
  4. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellect Sheath) ………………………………………………………………………………………
  5. Anandmaya Kosha (Bliss Sheath) ​……………………………………………………………………………………………