Introduction to Yoga Psychology – Workshop Series (7th Nov @ 1PM)

Service Description

The series of 4 workshops covering the foundations of the mechanisms behind the practices of yoga. Have you ever wondered why the practice of yoga leaves you feeling lighter, clearer and more at peace? Or how a consistent practice can reshape your habits and personality? This isn't some magic at play, but a process that the science of yoga clearly describes. WS1 (Oct 3): The foundational Samkhya model: a map of our inner world with astonishing precision. The different states of individual consciousness, and tools for self-diagnosis: learning to recognise your current state. The mechanisms behind the main practices of yoga, and how practice reshapes one's personality. WS2 (Nov 7): The five-kosha system. Samkhya and Yoga: integrating structure and function. An overview of the goal of yoga as a philosophical system, and the nature of the vrittis. Why we practise: the reasons and aims of yoga. The practices of citta prasadanam. WS3 (Dec 12) : Yoga Sutra: the development of the kleshas, and the internal enemies. Why practice is necessary? An overview of the ashtanga yoga system, and the values of Yama and Niyama. The practices in the ashtanga system a how to integrate the principles into your personal practice. WS4 (Jan 9): The doctrine of karma, the idea of conditioned existence, and the path of liberation. Connecting the landscape of yoga and Samkhya to contemporary psychology. A continued overview of the practices of the ashtanga yoga system — the transition from asana, through pranayama, to meditation. To keep the whole experience relatable, the theory will be backed by practice of yoga techniques that you can later integ This workshop is for: • Yoga teachers who want to better understand the mechanisms behind the practices they teach. • Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their own practice and uncover its psychological dimensions. Why this matters: Yoga isn't just about flexibility or breath. This workshop series bridges the gap between doing yoga and understanding its profound effects on your mind, emotions, intellect and sense of Self. When? 1–3 PM on four Saturdays (3rd Oct, 7th Nov, 12th Dec, 9th Jan) Price per workshop (120 min) – 55 AUD Format: In-person in Collingwood and online (via Zoom) All four workshops will also be available as a Zoom recording, so you can take them after the 'live' dates, in your own time. In this way you can join the series anytime, in person or on Zoom. Save your spot today – very limited spots available!