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The Art of Sūtra Psychology Course Modules Two to Five
– Exploring the Four Chapters of the Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali

The Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Courses are limited to a maximum of five students to allow for a personalised approach and in-depth transmission between teacher and student. They are a series of 4 day course modules, comprising either a single 4 day meeting or two 2 day meetings over 3 months.

“During such a moment, without distractions,
the power of the source of perception,
full of clarity and completeness, shines forth.”
– T Krishnamacharya

Based in the Cotswolds, they are intended for those Yoga students who, having completed 
a Sūtra Psychology Module One Workshop, wish to explore, through a series of 4 day courses, the primary principles and teachings from T Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar teachings on the Yoga Sūtra and how they inspire and guide our Yoga either for personal development or, if relevant, to enhance professional skills.

It is presented with the aim of reflecting the fundamentals of Śrī T Krishnamacharya’s teaching, namely, transmission occurs through the direct experience of the teacher with the student’s personal practice and study Sādhana.

“For Yoga Teachers it is important to understand
the movement of the mind as well as the body.”
– TKV Desikachar

The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Framework

The Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Course reflects the teachings of TKV Desikachar and his father and teacher T Krishnamacharya as taught to Paul Harvey over 25 years through:

Guidance in emphasising a personal reflective study to support your life. Understanding the principles that inspire and shape Yoga psychology. Overview of primary Yoga Sūtra concepts around body and mind. Familiarisation with basic Yoga Sūtra terms and practice techniques. Appreciating how chanting the Yoga Sūtra can aid their absorption and deepen our understanding. Deepening the reflective aspects of our personal practice with the Yoga Sūtra.

To present a view of the Yoga Sūtra through which students can support and develop their own practice and deepen their appreciation of the possibilities for the Yoga Sūtra in their lives. These teachings are offered with respect for the vital source from which these Yoga teachings originated and their place in our age and culture.

The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Professional

Even though the Yoga Sūtra teachings and techniques developed in the Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Courses can enhance any Yoga Teachers professional skills in the fields of Yoga Psychology and Yoga Therapeutic Healthcare, there is no requirement to teach or to intend to teach Yoga. This is not the role of the course.

In fact not everybody wants to or actually needs to become a Yoga teacher to further their practice and study. Here the priorities are towards personal development and thus questions relating to our personal practice and study are the priorities. These Courses reflect this viewpoint.

“Abhyāsa, when performed with reverence, without interruption, over a long period of time, will result in a healthy body, acute senses and extraordinary alertness.”
– T Krishnamacharya

The aim is that we are all here in this course as students and it offers an opportunity for all teachers to step back from their teaching role and re-enhance their personal study and practice path.

The Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Course focus topics are listed below for each 4 day Module:

Module Two – 20 hours – Book 1 verse by verse with selected commentaries of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar Module Three – 20 hours – Book 2 verse by verse with selected commentaries of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar Module Four – 20 hours – Book 3 verse by verse with selected commentaries of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar Module Five – 20 hours –  Book 4 verse by verse with selected commentaries of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar

Modules Two to Five comprise either a single 4 day Module or two 2 day Modules over 3 months. Modules Two and Three, around Chapters One and Two, may be undertaken in any order, though both need to be undertaken before undertaking Modules Four and Five, around Chapters Three and Four.

 

 

 

 

Each Module offers a in-depth study of a Chapter of the Yoga Sūtra. It is an opportunity for a Yoga student from any Yoga background or style to experience an in-depth exploration of each chapter of the Yoga Sūtra of Patāñjali over four 4 day modules.

A Sūtra study workbook with a verse by verse translation and word by word index for all the verses in each chapter is included as part of the Course Manual for all participating students.

 

It will be either a single 4 day or two 2 day meetings spaced over three months. This is also a specialised learning intensive, so rather than fixing diary dates in advance each Course will be arranged once I have received around four applications from interested students.

The two day meetings are on Saturday from 10.30-6.45 and Sunday from 9.00-2.00.

The 2022 fee is based on up to five students and will be £490 for each 4 day module.
The 2023 fee is based on up to five students and will be £500 for each 4 day module.
The 2024 fee is based on up to five students and will be £490 for each 4 day module.

For 2022 a deposit of £245 with the balance of £245 payable at the first meeting.
For 2023 a deposit of £250 with the balance of £250 payable at the first meeting.
For 2024 a deposit of £255 with the balance of £255 payable at the first meeting.

The deposit will not be refundable but will be offset against the total fee. 
All the Modular Course Fees must be paid for even if the student is unable to attend.


The fees are payable at each meeting and the cost includes a 
further Course manual, tuition, vegetarian lunch each day, all refreshments plus supper on the overnight evenings.

To book please contact Paul directly. Payment can be made by bank transfer. Please ask for bank details. Confirmation of your payment and place will be provided. All fees are non-returnable and non-transferable. In the case of the course not running, an acceptable alternative or a full refund will be offered.

The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Venue and Accommodation Options

All the weekends are based in the Cotswolds with a country setting and retreat atmosphere.

Do note that the fees will include refreshments and lunch and, if staying overnight, evening supper to help with costs. Thus, if you have arranged to stay overnight locally there is no need to incur any further costs, apart from your accommodation, until you leave.