Deepen your understanding of the language of yoga—Samskrutam, or Sanskrit. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced teacher, this workshop series is for you. We will discuss the relevance of Samskrutam for both yoga teachers and practitioners, as well as how to grow in your own practice and teaching. In the first of this 3-part journey, you will learn:

· The historic evolution of Samskrutam and why it is an integral part of yogic learning
· The rich vowels and consonants of Samskrutam
· Structure and correct pronunciation

Lean into the wisdom from The Bhagavad Gita to implement emotional, physical, and cognitive self-regulation tools to improve your daily life both as a teacher and student. In Part 1 of this series, we focused on how to create a healthy foundation of detachment to support a thriving physical, personal, and professional life of non-attachment. In Part 2, we will focus on the Law of Action and explore how you can successfully apply these life skills in your daily life, during your practice, and as a teacher.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

· The meaning of Law of Action and how you can apply this concept in your daily life
· How to introduce Law of Action as a yoga teacher plus how to connect it with poses and meditation
· Why you don't need to be a scholar to teach yoga philosophy

Recommended Reading for Workshop: Bhagavad Gita by Stephen Mitchell*
It is not necessary to watch Part 1 of this series prior to attending.
*This is the translation that will be used to lead discussion

What does it mean to say that yoga has Vedic roots? The Vedas are India's oldest sacred texts, but their earliest mantras don't mention yoga as we've come to know it. The first description of yoga as a meditative discipline is found in the Upaniṣads; these philosophical texts are also part of the Vedic tradition, but they share a new worldview. In this workshop, Daniel Simpson will explore this distinction and why it matters. In the process, you will learn:

· How yoga began outside the Vedic mainstream, yet drew on Vedic ideas · Why early yoga was not about action, but focused instead on renunciation · What links the liberating insights of early practitioners to modern forms yoga