Week 1

Introduction to

  • The context of this course

  • Samkya Philosophy, the Philosophical foundation of Yoga

  • Patanjali’s 8 Limb Path

  • The Panchamaya Kosha Model

  • Linking the 8 Limb Path with the 5 Koshas

Week 2

Anamaya Kosha

  • Your physical temple

  • The importance of safe practice

  • The role of Asana

  • Asana and the Sutras

Week 3

Pranamaya Kosha

  • Mechanics of breathing

  • Breath Centred Practice

  • Prana

  • Theory of Pranayama, Pranayama practice

  • Brahmana, Langhana and The Prana Vayus

Week 4

Manomaya Kosha

  • The Antahkaranas

  • Exploring the lower mind

  • Desire and it’s impact on the mind

  • Pratyahara

  • Dharana

  • Vichara

Week 5

Vijnanamaya Kosha

  • Vairagyam

  • Polishing Buddhi

  • The process of meditation

  • Vichara

Week 6

Anandamaya Kosha

  • Discussing Samadhi

  • What about Bliss?

  • Swarupa Pratishta - becoming established in our true form

  • Where to from here?