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History and Philosophy

This section will be be a deep look into the nature of yoga and life. I will share my ideas in this section. This will prepare you to study the Mysore Yoga Traditions Archive. Enter the coupon code AshtAngaTT9 for a free 1 year subscription. If you absorb all this material you will have a very clear understanding of Indian Philosophy.

The Yamas and Niyamas are the rules of the road. You will hear them referred to over and over. You will be expected to have memorized them by the end of this training and you will need to explain them to Dr. Alwar in your final exam. These must be studied carefully and practiced on a personal level.

YAMA

  • Ahimsa- Harmlessness

  • Satya- Truthfulness

  • Asteya- To not steal

  • Brahmacharya- Sexual countenance

  • Aparigraha- To not be greedy

NIYAMA

  • Saucha- Cleanliness

  • Santosha- Contentment

  • Tapas- Austerity

  • Svadyaya- Study

  • Ishvara Pranidana- Devotion to the divine

Yama - External disciplines

Niyama - Internal Disciplines

Asana - Postures

Pranayama - Breathing Exercises

Pratyahara - Withdrawing the senses from their objects

Dharana - concentration

Dhiyana - Meditation

Samadhi - Absorption/Bliss

Now that you have heard something of what little I know, it is time for you to meet my teachers and get deeper into the philosophy of yoga. First watch Mysore Yoga Traditions. It is a summary of many speakers and points of view. Then begin with the archive. There you will hear more detailed explanations and ideas. You will literally sit at the feet of the great scholars of Mysore and receive an education in yoga that cannot be found elsewhere. You will need to enter a card number to get access to the archive. You will receive a free one year subscription with the coupon code AshtAngaTT9

Mysore Archive

 Four Lectures on Bhagavad Gita with Dr. Nagaraj Rao

These lectures are a powerful introduction to the philosophy which is nearest to the yoga tradition of Mysore. They are given by one of Mysore’s top philosophers and watching them will give you a much clearer understanding of the true spirit of the Bhagavad Gita.