Practical Yoga Philosophy
An afternoon workshop near London Bridge
What is Yoga?
Saturday, 9 November, 2019
Globe House Yoga
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Is yoga the practice, or the state it results in? Where did it come from and what is it for? It's often said yoga means “union”, but with what? How do modern classes relate to what's taught in ancient texts?
If you’re curious about yoga philosophy, this workshop will help you explore it in practical ways. We’ll look at a range of definitions of yoga, from sources including the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutra and medieval manuals.
We'll also put some of their teachings into practice, and see how sitting in silence evolved into something more dynamic.
The cost of the workshop is £20. Email Daniel to book your place.
“The word yoga may designate either a practice, or body of practices, on the one hand, or the goal of such practices on the other. While today it may be more common to understand ‘yoga’ as practice (of posture, breath-control, meditation, and so on), in a majority of texts the word yoga more commonly indicates the goal…”
— James Mallinson and Mark Singleton, Roots of Yoga (2017)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Daniel teaches yoga philosophy at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, on teacher trainings and at Triyoga. His approach combines scholarly rigour with humour and insight. He has an MA from SOAS, where he studied with some of the world's foremost yoga researchers. He is also a devoted practitioner and teacher of asana, pranayama and meditation.
About The Venue
Globe House Yoga, The Tanneries, Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3XL.
“The natural lighting and the open feeling of the space create a peaceful escape from urban stress…”
