Welcome to the Art of Yoga Textual Study Modular Programme Overview

The Art of Personal Sādhana aims to reflect the fundamentals of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar’s teaching; namely transmission occurs through the direct experience of the teacher with the student through 121 Meetings or Single Topic Study in Small Groups.

Follow this link for details of Online 121 Live Learning Textual Study options

What are the advantages for those learning Yoga Practice and Theory Techniques, or Yoga Texts through small group single-topic Modules?

Modular programmes offering an individualised progressive pathway
Single topic specialisation for a study intensity and in-depth presentation
Exclusive learning environment supporting study and attention to the student
Traditional transmission between teacher and student to optimise absorption
Relevance to the individual’s situation through dialogue facilitating interaction
Studying practice and texts with a personal rather than teacher training priority

What are the options for Yoga Study within small groups of five students?

The Yoga Study Programme offers over 600 contact hours of two-day Workshops and four-day Courses, all with a single topic specialisation within groups of five students. Together they offer a deeper understanding of Yoga or Chant Techniques & Theory and Yoga Textual Studies. All the Module One Workshops are open to all. Progression to Module Two Courses and onwards, follow on within the same topic.

What are the Primary Areas for Study of Associated Yoga and Lifestyle Texts and Teachings?

As a student, we could consider six separate, yet related textual study areas that need to be prioritised and developed as an essential aspect of our Yoga journey and personal development according to the teachings of Krishnamacharya. Each textual topic offers a range of in-depth Modular Workshops and Courses for your personal study interest and development, or if relevant, professional skills.

“Yoga Practice is an essential part of Yoga Study.
Rather than Yoga Study being an essential part of Yoga Practice.”

Furthermore, as all the Modular Workshops and Courses are limited to a maximum of five students, they aim to facilitate an in-depth focus in terms of intensity, relevance to group situations, all within an exclusive learning environment.

The six links below will each take you to a page where you can explore an overview of the Yoga textual Studies that complement the Yoga Practice Techniques and Yoga Theory Study Modular Workshops and Courses.

Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules One to Five
– Clear your Flow Exploring Awareness within Mind and Emotions
Art of Haṭha Energetics – Modules One to Three
– Vitalize your Energy Understanding Nāḍī Prāṇa Agni Cakra Bhūta
Art of Gītā Scripture – Modules One to Four
– Search your Heart in the Quest for Relationship with the Beyond
Art of Upaniṣat Mysticism – Modules One to Two
– Feel your Self as Essence within the Being of the Ultimate Reality
Art of Sāṃkhya Philosophy – Modules One to Two
– See the World through Spirit whilst Living within the Field of Nature
Art of Āyurveda Lifestyle – Modules One to Two
– Know your Patterns within the Ebb and Flow of Seasons, Food and Lifestyle

Study of each of these six primary Associated Yoga Texts topics begins with a 2-day Foundational Module One Core Workshop as a starting point for the student. From there a Further Studies range of 4-day Modular Course options are available. Together they allow a uniquely comprehensive intensive exploration of all facets of textual and lifestyle teachings around Yoga.

The Associated Yoga and Lifestyle Texts Workshop and Course Modules total some 300 contact hours. However, a Core level of modular study workshops, totalling 60 hours can be undertaken, leaving 240 hours of Courses available for those interested in intermediate and advanced studies.

The Core level offers 60 contact hours of Yoga Textual Study comprising Module One Workshops on the following topics:

Sūtra Psychology Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours
Haṭha Energetics Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours
Gītā Scripture Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours
Upaniṣat Mysticism Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours
Sāṃkhya Philosophy Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours
Āyurveda Lifestyle Workshop Module One – 2 days or 10 hours

The Intermediate and Advanced levels offer 240 contact hours of Yoga Textual Study as Further Studies Course Modules on the following topics:

Sūtra Psychology – Course Modules Two, Three, Four and Five – 80 hours
Haṭha Yoga texts – Course Modules Two and Three – 40 hours
Gītā Scripture – Course Modules Two, Three and Four – 60 hours
Upaniṣat Mysticism – Course Module Two – 20 hours
Sāṃkhya Philosophy – Course Module Two – 20 hours
Āyurveda Lifestyle – Course Module Two – 20 hours

For further information or to discuss any aspects of the Programme please use the contact page or email me.