The Yoga Shala Philosophy Program

Program Director: Shannon Sati Chmelar 

This program dedicated to the study of yogic theory and the historical context from which the spiritual science was formulated.

The Yoga Shala will offer opportunities to study yoga’s great spiritual texts, including The Bhagavad-Gita and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, in addition to the wider philosophical traditions of Samkhya, Vedanta, Hinduism and Buddhism. The analysis of philosophical scripture is a necessary study component for any student of yoga, as it provides the reasoning behind the methodology of practice. Philosophical examination clarifies the inner workings of meditative discipline and expands a student’s understanding of their own nature.  

The offerings in this department are comprised of weekend workshop intensives that serve as either general introductions or progressive learning modules that unfold over a period of months. The teaching methods may include lecture, guided discussion, debate and possible writing assignments as facilitated by the instructor.  

Summer Philosophy Series With Sati

Each session meets at The Yoga Shala. You can pre-register in person at 927 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789, online at www.theyogashala.org 

MAY  

Examining The Two Paths: Samkhya and Vedanta

Saturday, May 29th

1pm-5pm

This workshop will explore the debate between the two major philosophical schools of yoga, Samkhya and Vedanta. We will explore the meaning of dualism and non-dualism and how they compare and contrast with each other. In addition we will examine and clarify the primary paths of yoga and how they each seek to transform the student. This is an excellent introduction to the study of yogic philosophy. For more information about the instructor visit www.satiyogabodywork.com.

Materials: Students please bring something to sit on, a notebook and writing utensil. Worksheets will be passed out for this event. 

Tuition: $20.00 Pre-registration 3 days before the day of workshop is required. If less then 5 students register, then the workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled.

JUNE

Yoga Sutra Philosophy with Sati: Exploration of Samadhi Pada

Saturday, June 12th

1pm-5pm

This workshop will explore the first book (pada) of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This will be a step-by-read read through format with discussion and debate as we go. For more information about the instructor visit www.satiyogabodywork.com.

Materials: Students please bring something to sit on, a notebook and writing utensil. We will be using the text, Ashtanga Practice and Philosophy by Gregor Maehle. Please arrive with this text to study from for the workshop. The same text will be used for upcoming sutra study sessions. 

Tuition: $20.00 Pre-registration at least three days before the day of workshop is required. If less then 5 students register, then the workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled.   

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INFO & REGISTRATION:  $20.00 per session.   Pre-registration is required!  Each session meets at The Yoga Shala.  You can pre-register in person at 927 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789, online at www.theyogashala.org, or via paypal below.  For more information and registration contact Krista@TheYogaShala.org