Focus:
This course is designed to further the understanding of humanity and the world through an introspective practice and a consideration of the ideas of various wisdom traditions, with Yoga at its heart. We work with the Yoga Sutra, selected passages of the Bhagavad Gita rather than the full text, and explore the Shiva-Shakti mythology as the philosophical backbone of Tantra Yoga — the root of the Hatha Yoga traditions.
A few non-yogic texts are brought in too, so you can see how universal these ideas really are — especially how yogic wisdom developed into Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path. Meditation practices embody the teachings directly, and group self-study builds real insight into how your own mind works and how you relate to others and the world. Self-enquiry threads through every session — because the best philosophy teaching comes from teachers who have genuinely wrestled with these ideas themselves.
By the end of this module you will:
Use the Yoga Sutras as an overall guide to yogic practice
Work with selected passages of the Bhagavad Gita and understand the Shiva-Shakti mythology as the philosophical backbone of Tantra and the Hatha Yoga traditions
Understand yogic symbolism: Patanjali, Anta, the blue throated Shiva and others
Recognise the universality of yogic ideas through non-yogic texts, including how yogic wisdom developed into the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path of Buddhism
Develop a personal meditation practice, and use group self-study to understand the workings of your own mind and your modes of relating to others and the world
Build the trust to develop your own take on what it is that Yoga and other wisdom traditions try to point towards.
Be able to teach what is within you from your heart rather than a script.
There will be a wide selection of texts that you can read, however the course is designed in such a way that you will benefit vastly even if you don't want to spend hours reading.
Topics:
Yoga Sutras · Yamas & niyamas · Bhagavad Gita (selected passages) · Tantra Yoga Shiva-Shakti mythology · Cross-tradition texts (Meister Eckhart) & Buddhism (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path) · Meditation · Self-study & modes of relating · Applying philosophy to modern teaching
Dates:
• 11–13 June 2027 (In person)
• 14-15 August 2027 (In person)
• 24 June - 5 August 2027 every second Thursday 2.5h Live Online sessions (18.30-21.00)
Weekend mornings include asana practice.
Format: (40h)
2 Weekends · 4 Live Online Discussion Sessions plus 10 hrs homework
(reading & reflection, additional to contact hours)
Pricing:
Early Bird € 645 (1st of December)
Standard € 745
All modules of the 300h Teacher Training are available as standalone bookings, or you can join the full training programme for the complete certification pathway.
