Yoga Philosophy Immersion

and morning mysore practice

Mandrem, Goa | Jan 19-31

After my month-long intensive at Purple Valley, I move over to Mandrem for two more weeks of mysore-style asana practice, together with an exciting new offering: Yoga Philosophy Essentials. This course will assume no prior knowledge of philosophy, but will cover essential themes in a way that is both simple and profound. The focus will be on uncovering the relevance of Indian philosophy and mythology for us today.

The relationship between yoga practice and philosophy is too often handled as a theoretical affair. But philosophy is an essential element of yoga practice itself, without which the practice remains rather hollow. In this workshop, we aim to elucidate some crucial philosophical ideas that we can bring alive on the medium of our breathing bodies, ideas that can give us a new understanding of what yoga practice is all about, and which can enrich our practice immediately.

What we seek is not simply an understanding of how yoga was imagined in the past, but a clear vision of what yoga is presently. That is, we seek an illuminating idea of what the modern vinyasa revival is all about, an idea that captures its spiritual essence, and helps us reorient ourselves toward its fulfillment.

We trust in the hidden intelligence of our yoga, as well as the spiritual potential of modern yoga practitioners, and we see that our yoga needs fresh elucidation, from the same ground out of which the tradition sprang. So we explore traditional ideas and symbols and images, and we allow ourselves to reflect on them—while the resonance of a deep morning asana practice stills echoes through our bones.

TEXTS

Reading materials (selections) will be provided to all participants. Our source texts will be the Katha Upanishad, Samkhya Karikas, Yoga Sutras, Siva Puranas, Siva Sutras, Mahasatipatthāna Sutta and the Bhairava Tantra. Selections from modern and contemporary writers will also include Thomas Merton, J. Krishnamurti, Alan Watts, Herman Hesse, Annie Dillard, Eknath Easwaren, Roberto Callaso and Ananda Koomaraswamy

SCHEDULE

Mysore 7:00-9:30

Philosophy Lab 10:00-12:00

The first day of the immersion is Sunday, January 19, and the last day is Friday, January 31st. Mysore will take place daily from 7 - 9:30, and Philosophy Lab from 10am - 12noon. The Philosophy classes will be recorded for future use on Ty’s platform. No students will be filmed. Saturday will be the day off.

registration

Tuition is €800.

Two weeks of mysore practice in a beautiful shala in Mandrem. Early mornings in the South Indian heat, tempered with gentle ocean breezes, Goan style. So very good. To register, email us by clicking the button below.

Also, we are pleased to announce that our dear friend Anita Cunha, chef to the stars, master of herbs, and author of a fantastic Indian cookbook, will be cooking up an amazing lunchtime meal for us to share together each day, right at the end of our workshop. So you are invited to hang by the pool and continue the conversation as you nourish your body.

€220 for the two week “meal plan”

Please note that accommodation is not provided. However, there are many local housing options available.

cancellations

Refunds will be granted only for health or family emergencies. All refunds involve a €40 administrative fee. The refund amount will be calculated as follows:

  • Up to 60 days before start of event, 75% of tuition refunded (minus €40 admin fee)

  • Up to 59-31 days before start of event, 50% of tuition refunded (minus €40 admin fee)

  • Within 30 days of event, no refund.