Yoga Philosophy: An Overview - 35 hrs
The purpose of this course is to introduce the essential aspects of Yoga philosophy and history in a user-friendly manner while finding various ways to apply it to everyday life.
Welcome
Reflections on Yoga
Map of India
Introduction by Georg Feuerstein
Further Reading and Listening
Health Beyond Posture
Quiz
For Reflection
Toward a Philosophy of Āsana
Āsana As a Tool of Nondual Experience
A Brief History of Āsana
Quiz
For Reflection
The Words Yoga, Yogin, Yoginī, etc.
Forms and Types of Yoga
Is Yoga a Religion?
Yogic Focal Point: The Ultimate Reality
The Six Major Branches or Types of Yoga
Styles of Contemporary Yoga
Traditional Yoga
Teacher, Disciple, and Initiation
The Guru
The Spiritual Path
Quiz
For Reflection
The Ten Principles
Quiz
For Reflection
In Praise of the Philosophical Life
For Reflection