Daily Ritual YOGA
Integrative YogIC STUDIES
HOW IT WORKS:
Mix and Match any of the topics below to create a customized training series for your YTT or CE workshop series. Choose from introductory topics, practice-based workshops, and philosophy lectures. Intermediate and Advanced lecture topics require students have a basic understanding of the history of yoga as a philosophy and practice or completion of the introductory lecture, THE ROOTS OF YOGA. Send your YTT syllabus, projected dates and details to joli@daily-ritual.com.
INTRODUCTORY TOPICS:
*Prerequisite Course
THE ROOTS OF YOGA: I (2 HRS)
Introduction to the Historical Origins of Yogic Wisdom, Ancient Yoga, Classical Yoga and Modern Yoga
*Prerequisite Course
*Prerequisite Course
THE ROOTS OF YOGA: II (2 HRS)
Introduction to the textual tradition, language and vocabulary of yoga through the Yoga Sutras, the 8-limbs, and proper pronunciation of the essential asana names.
*Prerequisite Course
SANSKRIT IMMERSION: THE LANGUAGE OF YOGA (10 HRS)
Learn to Manifest Divine Sound By Working with Voice + Vibration. Practice Pronunciation of Sanskrit Sounds through Chanting: Mantra, Japa, Bija
Three Aspects of the Absolute from the Nath Charit, India, Rajasthan, Jodhpur, 1823
INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED TOPICS:
PREREQUISITE: THE ROOTS OF YOGA
AS ABOVE / SO BELOW: THE LAWS OF YOGIC NATURE (6 hrs)
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
CYCLES, RHYTHM & HARMONY
Introduction to the universal spirit & material nature including the gunas, tanmatras, and indriyas. Gain an understanding of the cyclical nature of existence and the role of the cosmic principles of creation, preservation, and destruction.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
THE SUBTLE WINDS
An in depth look at the 5 principle patterns for prāṇa, vital life-force energy. Various techniques and affects of Prāṇāyāma will be practiced and discussed collectively.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
5 ELEMENTS: ENERGETIC FRAMEWORKS
An introductory exploration into the building blocks of matter and manifestation. The 5 Elements (pañcha-mahābhūta) represent distinct states that make up the fundamental energetic and elemental nature of all material existence: Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Learn how utilization of this paradigm leads to quantum leaps in your own practice.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
YOGIC SUBTLE-ENERGY BODY (8 hrs)
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
YOGIC SUBTLE-ENERGY BODY
Discover the many Layers of the Self beyond the physical body with an overview of the fundamental aspects of the yogic subtle-energetic systems.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
YOGIC SUBTLE-ENERGY BODY (LAB)
Learn to teach and guide yoga or meditative practices from the subtle-energetic level with the intention of bringing students deeper into the experience of observing the Self.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
NADIS + CHAKRAS: CHANNELS & CENTERS
An examination of the essential aspects of Yogic physiology. Map out the yogic body from the energy centers of the Chakras to the pathways and energetic sheaths.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
5 KOSHAS: SUBTLE ENERGY BODIES
A thorough introduction to the fundamental aspects of the energetic systems of the body along with the planes of consciousness (koshas) as they relate to theory and practice of yoga and Ayurveda.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][AP]
REALIZATION: THE WAYS TO BLISS + LIBERATION (8 hrs)
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
LEVELS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Penetrate into the Self and gain an understanding of the levels beyond the Pranamaya-kosha. Topics include the Vayus, The Divine Eye of Intuition, and The State beyond Bliss.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
2 hrs
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[YPLE] [TM]
DHARMA RAJA & THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN ON EARTH
A look at the avatars of Eastern Spirituality: Rama, Krishna, and the Buddha. Understanding of the concept of Dharma in relation to the concept of Divine Destiny and our place in the world.
2 hrs
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[YPLE] [TM]
2 hrs
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[YPLE][TM]
VISHVA RUPA: THE DIVINE FORM OF THE YOGI
Take on Krishna's 3 Yogas as taught in the Bhagavad Gita: Jñana, Bhakti, and Karma yoga and get introduced to the Householder's path.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][TM]
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
JIVAMUKTI: LIBERATION IN THE HERE-&-NOW
Explore the lesser known path of Vedanta as put forth in the Upanishads. Introduction to Brahma-Atma and Supreme Reality. Learn how realization of the self and the pursuit of immortality leads to a merging into the unitive state of pure consciousness beyond all things.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
MANIFESTATIONS OF THE DIVINE (6 hrs)
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
THE DEITIES: DIVINE MASCULINE
From Dharma to Devotion, meet Hanuman, Ganesha, Krishna, Rama, Shiva, and the Big Cosmic Three. Hear their stories and learn their mythological connection to the practice and philosophy of yoga.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
THE GODDESS: DIVINE FEMININE
Meet Kali, Durga, Lakshmi and Sita Devi, their symbolism and their meanings as archetypes of the divine feminine and symbols of pleasure, duty, creativity, and illusion.
2 hrs
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[YPLE]
2 hrs
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[YPLE][TTP]
SHIVA-SHAKTI: DIVINE UNION
Divine Union is the balance and integration of opposing divine energies and mirror aspects of the self. Grasp the basics of Yoga metaphysics from cultivating Shakti, rousing Kundalini, and balancing the energetic pathways to reach a state of Shiva nature: beauty, balance and bliss.
2 hrs
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[YPLE][TTP]
TUNING INTO STILLNESS (5 hrs)
1.5 hrs [TTP]
YOGA OF THE SUBTLE BODY
Familiarize yourself with practices for tuning into the Energetic Body. Explore preparatory Asanas
, practices of Pranayama,
Mantra,
and Hasta-Mudra for deep Meditation. Visualize the energy centers and learn how to bring more prana into the subtle-energy pathways. | Discussion + Practice |
1.5 hrs [TTP]
1.5 hrs [TTP]
HEADSPACE
Enter into the mind-body connection, purusha-prakriti. Confront the concept of the ego-self, and its relation to the mind, thoughts and intellect. Explore pratyahara and beyond with practices of mantra and mudra to control mental prana and the thought waves. | Demo + Practice |
1.5 hrs [TTP]
1.5 hrs [TTP]
SLIPPING INTO COSMIC SLEEP
Move beyond the mind-body connection and enter into the universal sea of consciousness. Dissolve physical boundaries and transcend the mental plane with the practice of yoga-nidra or yogic sleep. Discover how this practice expands awareness and ignites creativity. | Discussion + Practice |
1.5 hrs [TTP]
BODY + SOUL: THE TECHNOLOGIES OF YOGA & AYURVEDA (8 hrs)
2 hrs
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[TM]
THE WAY OF THE HOUSEHOLDER
The way of the householder emphasizes yoga for worldly life and is rooted in practicality. Life is all about balance and purpose. Learn about The 4 Aims of Life and Discover your Dharma (life's purpose and soul mission) by tapping into intention. Build your yoga tool box with practices from Karma, Jñana, Bhakti, and Raja yoga. | Discussion + Activity |
2 hrs
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[TM]
4 hrs [TTP]
AYURVEDA + YOGA: SELF HEALING AND SELF REALIZATION
Understand what leads to imbalance in the subtle body and dis-ease in the gross body using the concept of Prakriti-Dosha. Identify qualities of Vata, Pitta, Kapha and be introduced to the
Lifestyle of A Yogi consisting of
Purifying & Cleansing techniques and Daily Rituals for balancing doshas and clearing body channels. | Discussion + Activity |
4 hrs [TTP]
2 hrs [TTP]
RIDING THE THOUGHT WAVES
Dive deep into Dharana with Practices for Concentration and Attention, then move from holding one-pointed fixation into a wider space of general awareness. Work with gaze (visual), mudra (physical), and mantra (mental). | Demonstration + Practice |
2 hrs [TTP]
VISHVA RUPA:
THE DIVINE FORM OF THE YOGI
The Bhagavad Gita, a canonical Hindu text, presents a spectrum of yogic doctrines and practices within a framework of personal devotion (bhakti) to Krishna. In its eleventh chapter, Krishna manifests in his cosmic form (Vishvarupa) and is praised as Lord of Yoga (Yogeshvara).
Krishna Vishvarupa
India, Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur, ca. 1740