The yoga that we practise on our mats, our āsana practice, is but the surface of a vast ocean. Underlying the physical practice, and connected to it historically, is a wealth of philosophical discussion, spiritual mysteries, and ideas from Hinduism and Buddhism, among others. In this series of workshops we will take the plunge, diving off our mats and into the philosophical waters that lie beneath. Guided by the symbolism of Kālī, and by her mythology, we will learn and discuss foundational yogic theories, encountered through a variety of Sanskrit texts. Our discussions will be introduced accessibly and made relevant to our lives and our practice, and the theory will be grounded and embodied in the practices of prāṇāyāma, meditation and chanting. If you have ever wondered what lies beyond the rectangle of your yoga mat, then this is the course for you.

Dates: Saturday May 31st, June 7th & June 14th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm
This course is offered in person and online. Recordings will be available for 2 weeks after each session for those who cannot make it.

Fee: Early Bird - £89 until May 11th. On May 12th the price goes to £99.

About Sam:

Samuel is a practitioner and scholar of yoga. He practises Ashtanga Vinyasa daily and is in his final year of a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. His studies of philosophy and religion inform his practice and his teaching. For him, asana is a tool we can use to repeatedly encounter our own minds and bodies, and philosophy can help us make sense of what we find.