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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 students 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 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.
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.
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 philosophy.
- An 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 help 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 – Modules Two to Five each total over 20 hours through 4 days per Module:
1. Yoga Sūtra – 20.0 hours
- Exploring the key concepts that inform each Chapter.
- How the four chapters can link to personal practice goals.
- In depth overview of the structure of chapters.
- What are the key Sūtra in each chapter.
- In depth overview of the Sūtra in each chapter.
- Linking each chapter to the meditative path in Yoga.
- Which concepts from each chapter are most relevant to us.
- How to prioritize short term and long term goals in Yoga.
- Learning to read the Sūtra signposts for our personal journey.
- Why the view is the foundation for practice and life.
- Learning to look from the Yoga Sūtra at our relationship with others.
- Linking the Sūtra to the ebb and flow of daily life.
- Practical learning skills from the Yoga Sūtra to refine your practice.
- Linking the Yoga Sūtra to help develop and deepen your practice.
- Introduction to the value of reciting the Yoga Sūtra
2. Review Sessions and Home Study Guidelines – 0.5 hours
- Informal support of a practical nature through review, reading, questions for reflection and guidelines for core and developmental personal study processes
- Home study of a practical nature through reading, questions and exploration through textual study
The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Prerequisites
Prospective students will have successfully completed a Sūtra Psychology Module One Workshop.
Upcoming Dates
- The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module One Personal Sādhana Workshop 13May 22, 2021
An in-depth overview of the Yoga Sūtra
– Module One 2 Day Workshop May 22/23rd 2021
– One Place Available - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module One Personal Sādhana Workshop 14May 14, 2022
An in-depth overview of the Yoga Sūtra
– Module One 2 Day Workshop May 14/15th 2022
– Five Places Available
The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Group Size and Dates
The group size for the Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Courses is limited to a maximum of five students to allow for a personalised approach and in-depth transmission between teacher and student.
There will be either a single 4 day or 2 two 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.
Modules Two and Three Courses, around Chapters One and Two, may be undertaken in any order but both need to be undertaken before undertaking Modules Four and Five, around Chapters Three and Four.
Upcoming Dates
- The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Two Personal Sādhana CourseMarch 13, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
– Module Two 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 March 13/14th 2021
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Two Personal Sādhana CourseJune 12, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
– Module Two 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 June 12/13th 2021
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Two Personal Sādhana CourseMarch 16, 2024
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
– Module Two 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 March 16th/17th 2024
– Five Places Available - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Two Personal Sādhana CourseJune 15, 2024
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter One
– Module Two 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 June 15/16th 2024
– Five Places Available
Upcoming Dates
- The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Three Personal Sādhana CourseMarch 25, 2023
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Two
– Module Three 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 March 25/26th 2023
– Five Places Available - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Three Personal Sādhana CourseJune 24, 2023
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Two
– Module Three 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 June 24/25th 2023
– Five Places Available
Upcoming Dates
- The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Four Personal Sādhana CourseMarch 27, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Three
– Module Four 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 March 27/28th 2021
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Four Personal Sādhana CourseJune 26, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Three
– Module Four 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 June 26/27th 2021
– Places Waitlisted
Upcoming Dates
- The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Five Personal Sādhana CourseSeptember 11, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Four
– Module Five 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 September 11/12th 2021
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Five Personal Sādhana CourseDecember 4, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Four
– Module Five 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 December 4/5th 2021
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Five Personal Sādhana CourseMarch 26, 2022
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Four
– Module Five 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 1 March 26/27th 2022
– Places Waitlisted - The Art of Sūtra Psychology - Module Five Personal Sādhana CourseJune 25, 2022
An in-depth exploration of the Yoga Sūtra Chapter Four
– Module Five 2 Weekend Course
– Weekend 2 June 25/26th 2022
– Places Waitlisted
If you are interested then please do feel free to contact me. From there I can advise you on the current state of the waiting list, advise you on when the next Course can be anticipated and talk over any questions you may have.
The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Feedback
Support and advice will be offered on the students’ progress and on possibilities for further development after the course. There is also the possibility of written work being requested to help the transmission.
The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Certification
The Art of Sūtra Psychology Modular Courses Certificate is awarded to successful students with full workshop attendence. Please note that any missed weekends can be made up on a future course free of any further fees. They can also count for CPD points for Yoga Teachers over 1-2 years.
The Art of Sūtra Psychology – Modules Two to Five Fees and Booking
The days are on Saturday from 10.30-6.45 and Sunday from 9.00-2.00.
The 2020 Course fee is based on a maximum of five students and will be £470 for each 4 day module.
The 2021 Course fee is based on a maximum of five students and will be £480 for each 4 day module.
The 2022 Course fee is based on a maximum of five students and will be £490 for each 4 day module.
For 2020 a deposit of £235 is required and the balance of £235 payable at the first meeting.
For 2021 a deposit of £240 is required and the balance of £240 payable at the first meeting.
For 2022 a deposit of £245 is required and the balance of £245 payable at the first meeting.
The deposit will not be refundable but will be offset against the total fee. All the Personal Sādhana 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 cheque or bank transfer. Please indicate your preference and you will be provided with either the postal address for cheque or with bank details for transfer. 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 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.