About Course
This course offers a deep and respectful exploration of yoga’s historical roots and philosophical evolution—far beyond its modern Western expression in studios and social media. From the ancient hymns of the Vedas to the experimental philosophies of the Upanishads, and through to medieval Tantra, colonial reinvention, and global commodification, we’ll investigate how yoga has changed, adapted, and endured.
With a particular focus on the meaning of lineage and authenticity, this course challenges yoga teachers to root their practice and teaching in knowledge, humility, and discernment.
Course Content
From Fire Ritual to Inner Realization — Vedic Origins and the Seeds of Yoga
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Vedic Period (~1500 BCE and Onward)
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Core Concepts: Rta, Yajña, and Agni
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From Outer Ritual to Inner Realization
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Reflection
The Whisper Within – The Upanishads and the Birth of Philosophy
Pathways and Pluralism – Classical Yoga, the Gita, and the Sutras
: Tantras, Body and Breath – Medieval Expansion and Hidden Histories
Colonialism, Globalization, and Lineage – What is Yoga Now?
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