A New Chapter in the Study and Practice of Yoga
The Eight-Limbed Path | Study & Practice
What does it mean to practice yoga as a way of life? How do we cultivate awareness, understand the workings of the mind, and bring greater intention to our thoughts, actions, and daily experiences?
Rooted in Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, this ongoing educational series explores the Eight Limbs of Yoga as an interconnected framework for study, practice, and self-inquiry.
Each month, we'll focus on one limb, examining its philosophical foundations, traditional teachings, and practical applications. Through guided experiential practices, reflection, and thoughtful discussion, we'll investigate how these principles can be incorporated into our daily lives.
From the ethical disciplines of Yama and Niyama to Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi, students will explore yoga as a comprehensive discipline that engages the body, mind, and consciousness.
Each gathering stands independently, allowing students to join at any point in the eight-month cycle. No previous knowledge of yoga philosophy is necessary.
First Sunday of Every Month | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Included with Moksha membership.
Yoga Philosophy | Texts, Stories & Living Wisdom
What is the nature of the Self? Why do we suffer? What is our purpose? How do we navigate attachment, change, and the complexities of being human?
These are questions that have been explored through yogic philosophy for thousands of years, and they remain just as relevant to our lives today.
In this ongoing monthly study, we'll explore the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, and other traditional yogic texts, weaving together philosophical teachings, stories, and meaningful discussion.
Each gathering centers on a particular question or theme. Through selected passages, traditional narratives, and shared inquiry, we'll examine the different perspectives these teachings offer and explore how their principles can be understood and applied through daily life and personal practice.
This is not a class about memorizing scripture or adopting a particular belief system. It is an invitation to study, question, reflect, and discover what these teachings reveal through our own lived experience.
No previous knowledge of yoga philosophy is necessary. Each gathering stands independently, so students may join at any point.
Third Sunday of Every Month | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Included with Moksha membership.
Dhyāna | The Practice of Meditation
Meditation is the seventh limb of Patañjali's Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga, representing a state of sustained, uninterrupted attention. Rooted in the teachings of the Yoga Sūtras and the Bhagavad Gītā, this class explores meditation as a disciplined practice of self-inquiry, awareness, and the cultivation of mental steadiness.
In the yogic tradition, meditation is not simply an exercise in relaxation or an attempt to empty the mind. It is a process of learning to recognize the activity of the mind, understand its patterns and fluctuations, and gradually develop the capacity to direct and sustain attention without becoming entangled in every passing thought.
Through philosophical instruction and guided contemplative practice, students will explore the relationship between pratyāhāra (withdrawal of the senses), dhāraṇā (concentration), and dhyāna (meditation). Sessions may incorporate breath awareness, focused attention, observation of mental activity, and periods of silent meditation, allowing students to experience these principles directly.
We'll also examine how meditation relates to everyday life, exploring how greater awareness of our thoughts, reactions, and habitual patterns can inform the choices we make and the ways we engage with our experiences.
Each gathering provides an opportunity to deepen both philosophical understanding and practical experience, gradually developing the concentration, consistency, and self-awareness necessary to establish an independent meditation practice.
Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to deepen an existing practice, this class offers a space to study, question, experience, and cultivate a more intentional relationship with the mind.
No previous meditation experience is necessary.
Second and Fourth Sundays | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Included with Moksha membership.