Most of us have attended a Yoga class and left feeling much better than when we arrived. This is usually what keeps us coming back! Over time, we learn that intentionally moving and breathing in certain ways makes us feel good. But have you ever wondered why?
Understanding the context of what we do is like unlocking the secret to why it works so well. It's not just about following a recipe, it's about understanding why we put those particular ingredients together in that particular way so that they taste good. Similarly, understanding the context of Yoga can unlock its true potential and make it even more beneficial for you.
Putting It All In Context is a 20-hr, self-paced course that explores the history of Yoga, its anatomies, and the most revered texts to explain why Yoga changes our state and, ultimately, our lives. Each two-hour session includes opening and closing practices designed to help you integrate the ideas so they are not dry, academic, or purely intellectual.
PIAIC makes Yoga meaningful to you and your life. Imagine sitting around with close friends and having a deep conversation about topics that mean the most to you - that's the level of engagement you can expect from this course.
Putting It All In Context explores three main topics:
The historical context of Yoga
Four Yogic Anatomies (the pancamaya and pancavayu models, Hatha Pradīpikā and Samkhyā)
Patanjali’s Yogasūtra (an overview and one session on each of the four chapters)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth as you move through the material at your own pace. With unlimited access for six or 12 months, depending on your package, you have the freedom to watch, practice, reflect, and re-watch to truly digest and understand the material.
The complete program fulfils the Yoga Alliance requirement for Yoga Philosophy at the 200-hr YTT level. Participating YTT programs can schedule a live meeting with program presenter Robyn Love as a follow-up session with their trainee cohort. Robyn will tailor the discussion to meet the needs of your group.
No matter which package you select, the handouts are yours to keep.
Here is a detailed breakdown of what you can expect for each topic:
The Historical Context of Yoga: one 2-hr session.
Experience a short, led practice to open and close the session.
Explore where Yoga falls within the history of Vedic culture in ancient India and why it came into being.
Understand the purpose of Yoga from a historical context.
Be introduced to why Sanskrit is the language of Yoga and how and why to use it in class.
Learn some practical ways to honour Yoga’s roots in your practice.
Introduction to Yogic Anatomies: four 2-hr sessions (Pancamaya model, Pancavayu system, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Samkhya).
Experience a short, led practice to open or close each session.
Learn the framework of these models to understand the human system and how they relate to yoga.
Be introduced to important concepts in each model.
Learn some ways to incorporate these concepts into your practice and teaching.
Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra: five 2-hr sessions (overview of the text and one session on each chapter).
Experience a short, led practice to open each session.
Explore the structure of sūtra-s in general and how this structure supports the meaning.
Be introduced to important concepts in each chapter.
Learn some ways to incorporate these concepts into your practice.
We appreciate that PIAIC is an investment in your personal and professional development. If you are running a Yoga Teacher Training program and plan to share the content with others, please purchase the YTT plan. Atha Yoga School is working on an honour system—please respect this when choosing which program is correct for you. Registered Yoga teachers, PIAIC is eligible for CECs with Yoga Alliance. Let us know when you purchase if you will need a certificate.