Are you ready to inspire your yoga with depth & wisdom in 2024?
Join us to explore 6 key themes of yoga’s wisdom, spread out slowly & steadily across 6 months with plenty of time to digest, integrate & connect with other group members
Yoga āsana (movement) is only one aspect of the Yoga tradition. There is a whole world of ancient, fascinating & life-enhancing philosophy beyond the movement waiting to be uncovered.
Yoga is a vast system of enquiry into the nature of the self and takes us on a path of awakening to greater wholeness and truth. It can enrich our lives with meaning, depth & purpose.
In the modern yoga world with short, sporadic classes it can be hard to know where to start: This course is designed to fill the gaps & explore what yoga is really all about to inspire your practice in an accessible, flexible way
We’ll explore yoga’s essential teachings in a welcoming, accessible and non-dogmatic way
Theory will be complemented with asana, meditation & yoga nidra with each theme woven into practices for a holistic ‘mind & body’ understanding; theory and authentic, embodied experience
Yoga’s ancient wisdom will be guided in a relatable and inspiring way that leaves plenty of room for your questions and your own unique individuality
The lectures are spread over 6 months in order to intentionally take our time. The teachings will be slow and steady. You’ll receive rich insights from this ancient tradition with time to let them ‘‘breathe’’ and integrate in everyday life
“It’s so helpful to know the wider context - why we do yoga. I think everybody should take it!”
You’ll receive your first videos as soon as you sign up to start watching at a flexible pace.
We meet live online once per month starting Feb 15th (other dates below) to discuss, reflect & connect together
KEY MONTHLY THEMES:
FEBRUARY: Yoga: Its True Purpose, History & Meaning
MARCH: Understanding the Mind
APRIL: Who am I? Uncovering the ‘true Self
MAY: Desire & Impermanence
JUNE: Karma Yoga: Integration, Action & Everyday Life
JULY: Being & Belonging: Om & Beyond
“This course was beneficial to every aspect of my life - way beyond my yoga mat”
YOU’LL RECEIVE:
ONE MONTHLY VIDEO WORKSHOP
A themed lecture at the start of each month to follow at your own pace (approx. 60 - 90 mins)ONE MONTHLY VIDEO EMBODIMENT PRACTICE
Specially themed guided Yoga Nidra to rest deeply and experientially embody & integrate each month’s theme. Approx. 30 mins, to practice & enjoy at your own pace.ONE LIVE MONTHLY REFLECTION
We’ll meet live once each month from home to connect with each other & reflect on the monthly topics together. This is a welcoming, pressure-free, community space where your questions, doubts & reflections are welcome (online, approx. 60 mins).PLUS:
Bonus optional Yoga āsana & meditation videos each month
Exercises to integrate yogic wisdom easily into everyday life
An option to create personal sharing groups to form deeper connections with the group
DATES - MONTHLY LIVE REFLECTION SESSIONS
(online, 20:00 CET, approx. 60 mins)
Thursday Feb 15
Thursday March 21
Thursday April 18
Thursday May 16
Thursday June 20
Thursday July 18
“It was the perfect framework for my own personal development over 6 months”
By the end of the 6 months you’ll enjoy a deep awareness of Yoga’s true meaning and a stronger connection to yourself, what gives you meaning in life and your own Yoga practice.
THEMES INCLUDE:
Dharma - our ‘inner compass’ & unique life purpose
Moksha - the ultimate goal of Yoga
Antaḥkaraṇa - The tool of the mind
Tantra - What it is (and isn’t) and how Yoga is related
Ātma-anātma Viveka - Understanding who we are in the world
Mārgas - the differing approaches to Yoga’s wider goal
Yoga Nidra - guided deep relaxation to uncover our innermost being
Bhakti - the Yoga of devotion
Raga & Dvesha - passions of aversion & attraction
Koshas - the ‘layers’ of selfhood and the true Self beyond
Kleshas - the causes of suffering and their antidote
Vairāgya - relaxing our patterns of reactivity into greater wholeness
Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!
Anya
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“This course was transformative. It has been essential to my wellbeing over the past half year ”
PRICING
REGULAR : 390
MENTORSHIP PACKAGE: 550
(incl. 3 x 30-min 1:1 sessions to explore your personal questions & deepen your practice - more info below)
❉ Join with a friend: save 50 each
❉ 10% discount for retreat members (valid for 2 weeks after retreat)
❉ 50% discount for returning members
❉ 50% discount for past teacher trainees
Sign up below or email me: info@yogainenglish.berlin
“‘’Anya’s course changed my life. If you’ve ever had the feeling that there is something ‘more’ to yoga and wanted to go deeper, this is the perfect place.
She is a warm and caring teacher and she introduces the different elements of the practice - beyond the physical, but the physical too! - in a really accessible, personal, and fun way. I really cannot recommend her courses more highly.
Thank you!’’”
“It was a gift listen to your voice & words”
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I really admire the work you do & appreciate your approach to teaching. It is very approachable & relatable.
I also really like how you encourage having a chat & a laugh. I think spirituality can have this cold / negative connotation to it - but your classes always feel very human, which is lovely.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. I’m a beginner, is that ok?
A. Yes, absolutely! I’ll guide everything you need to know and everyone is welcome, whether you’re a yoga teacher looking for more depth or an absolute beginner. In fact, it is said that a beginner’s mind is open and available, while an expert’s mind is closed. So, this could even be an advantage! The most important thing is that you have an open mind, ready to benefit from this timeless wisdom.
Q. What if I can’t make all of the live dates?
A. That’s ok. Join when you can. The live sessions are not recorded because it’s our priority that you feel free to enjoy lively reflection and relaxed sharing. Your privacy, image and freedom will be respected. even if you miss some live sessions you’ll still have plenty of video material to keep up with, both in terms of practice and theory.
Q. Do I need to keep up with the material on a monthly basis?
A. No, you are free to follow at your own pace. It’s an advantage if you’re able to watch the teachings before our live sessions to make the most out of having time to reflect and ask questions, but I understand that life gets busy. You’ll have access to all the video teachings for 9 months, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore everything.
Q. Is there some physical yoga as well as teachings?
A. Yes. Your package contains asana as well as meditation videos that are refreshed each month in accordance with each theme and season. You’ll receive a balanced blend of active vinyasa, slow flow and calming meditation. In addition, you’ll receive a themed, guided yoga nidra journey to embody the teachings experientially.
Q. What is the mentorship package option?
A. Traditionally, having a personal guide has always been a key part of the learning process. Yoga and meditation are such a personal journey and many questions can come up, especially personal ones that we might not want to share in the group. These optional extra 1:on:1 sessions with me are intended to support with what arises on your journey, to offer space to reflect on your own unique experiences and get guidance with your own questions.
Together we can expand on the teachings and tailor your own practice in line with your own goals, passions and intentions. This option is for you if you are brimming with questions, you’re focused on personal growth and want to make the most of this time with an extra level of personal support with an experienced guide.
The sessions can be timed at your own pace - and in accordance with my own schedule - to suit you at just the right stages of the course or after it is complete.
Q. Can I pay by bank transfer or cash instead?
A. Yes - write to me for the details
Past participants said…
“Anya’s course ‘Embodied Yoga Philosophy’ was truly transformational.
The BIG questions of life presented in a very accessible way, beautifully interwoven with mindful movement and guided meditation to experience the theory in the mind as well as in the body. Anya’s honey-voice is soul-soothing and the clarity of her teaching leads to more than one AHA-moments.
She’s one of the teachers with the big T - who really embodies the teachings through her own presence”
“You have the wonderful gift of conveying complex content in a simple way & making yoga philosophy applicable in life”
“Each lecture gave me concepts to think about & reflect on. Exactly what I was hoping for!”
“I think we’re all looking for the same thing - more understanding of who we are and to reflect on our individual journey in life…I feel so inspired. Your mix of theory and practice is always helpful & welcome”
“Just amazing”
“Thank you ever so much for this wonderful course.
It helps so much to know about the wider context - why we do yoga - not focusing so much on the perfect pose, but on what’s behind it. I particularly enjoyed lesson 5, something just clicked there for me, when you were talking about doing what’s in front of you
On top of it, you are a great teacher. I think everybody should take it!”
“I’ve enjoyed the philosophy course so much - I kept stopping the video multiple times just to think and reflect.
This course has been invaluable and beneficial to every aspect of my life, way beyond my yoga mat. So thank you! ”
“It was the perfect framework for my own development over 6 months - balancing self-growth with self-acceptance was a key teaching that stays with me. When life got hectic I was always grateful for these new videos and practices each month - with so many valuable quotes, great practices and insights for daily life”
“So much changed in my life over the 6 months and this course was were my anchor. It gave me so much. Thank you!”