Don't be afraid of the Sanskrit. Sanskrit can be a hurdle for those of us who are not familiar with it, but Edwin Bryant makes it accessible and fun, even for those who might initially feel intimidated by a foreign language. Join Edwin Bryant, celebrated translator of the Yoga Sutras, for a stimulating and exciting 8-module course - jam-packed with well-researched knowledge and lived experience... In this course, you'll study... Module 1: Classical Yoga In the introduction to the course, we will

YOGA HISTORY ONLINE COURSE This four-week course puts contemporary yoga into context, with an insightful and engaging overview of history and philosophy. From the Vedic Upaniṣads, via the Bhagavad Gītā and Yoga Sūtra, to more recent texts on haṭha yoga, we will trace the main themes in yogic teachings, and look at some less commonly studied sources. WEEK 1 / EARLY YOGA We will begin by examining evidence, of which little survives apart from texts. Since yoga was transmitted orally, how much can