Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Yoga Philosophy Foundations
Heartwood's Philosophy 1 course explores the 196 yoga sutras that encompass the foundation of yoga philosophy. Designed for students who have a basic understanding of the yamas and niyamas and are ready to dive into the core teachings of yoga beyond physical practice, our lessons include discussion, exercises, and lectures to help students contemplate the meanings and deeper dimensions of yoga's powerful teachings.
In this course, we also work on an expressive art project to help process the teachings and reflect deeper upon the sutras and the many levels of application we can invite into our lives today. We introduce the project, but students are expected to complete it on their own as a source of processing the concepts taught in lecture.
This course is open to anyone interested in yoga philosophy but does offer CEUs for yoga teachers seeking ongoing studies.
16 CEUs for Yoga Teachers
In-Person Course
Upcoming Dates:
TBA
Course Fee: $495.00 (Includes art journal and supplies)
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Buddhism
Philosophy 1: Buddhism
This course explores Buddhism as it relates and can be applied to yoga therapy practices (This is a part of our yoga for Death and dying module). Informative and moving for anyone who wishes to better understand wisdom and compassion and the origins of the teachings, this course will cover the four noble truths, the eight-fold path, and many Buddhist readings/ teachings with discussion, exercises, and meditation for deepening our comprehension.
Taught by Ginny Shaddock, ERYT-500, C-IAYT
Next Offering:
March 14 - 21, 2026
8:30 am - 10 am
Tuition: $195.00
Bhagavad Gita Studies
Philosophy 2: Bhagavad Gita
This course meets for 16 hours with lectures on the classic text, The Bhagavad Gita. We learn the history of the text, the story, and the great themes of the teachings. This course includes lectures & discussions, and personal projects to not only understand this great work but to process and absorb the beauty and the divine wisdom embodied in the text. Cross-references to other yoga spiritual writings help students integrate and understand the deeper dimensions of yoga and its unlimited potential.
Students are requested to bring the book The Bhagavad Gita: by Eknath Easwaran
Teacher: Ginny Shaddock, ERYT-500, C-IAYT
Next offering:
March 22 - 29, 2025
8:30 am -10 am
Tuition - $195.00
Please call to register
Upanishads
Philosophy 3: Exploring the Upanishads
This course introduces the 13 primary Upanishads, as well as the history of Vedic teachings and how we can integrate this wisdom into our practice today. Each day we explore a different teaching with exercises, discussion, lecture, and chanting practice.
Teacher: Ginny Shaddock, ERYT-500, C-IAYT
Next offering:
Sept 20 - 27, 2025
8:30 am - 10 am
Tuition: $195.00
