VIDEO: Lesson 1 | Yoga Intro, History, and Philosophy

VIDEO: Lesson 1 | Yoga Intro, History, and Philosophy

We look into Yoga's origins and share observations of its history from a feminine perspective.

You will also learn the yoga lineage branches that have shaped and supported the birth of NaiAsana yoga.

Be sure to check out the supporting documents/links:

(Please right-click before opening in case you want to keep this page open.)

1) One is a high res version of the lineage tree that I present in one of the slides, it's worthy of taking a look:

https://bikramyogachaddsford.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/88238496.png

2) Another is a link to an article by Dr. Christopher Tompkins that I don't address specifically, but is profound in our exploration of the history of yoga:

http://shaivayoga.com/kashmir-manuscripts_files/Intro_Krama.pdf

3) The 3rd link is simply to wikepedia's definition and information on "Shaktism" - which again, while I didn't refer to this specifically, I believe you will appreciate the connections here


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaktism

Also, a loving reminder to be sure to share your reflections in the Comments section below so we know you completed the lesson and can connect with your experience!

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  • INSTRUCTIONAL: How to Use the Podia platform2
  • GENERAL COURSE | Structure, Schedule, Preparation2
  • VIDEO: WELCOME!4
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  • VIDEO: Logistics & Temple Keeping2
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  • VIDEO: PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY: Vision Activation class
  • VIDEO: PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY: Introduction to Poi 11
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Section B: PELE MYTHOLOGY, MEDITATIONS, AND VISIONING

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  • VIDEO: Lesson 1 | Mythology & Ritual
  • VIDEO: Lesson 2 | The Fire5
  • VIDEO: Lesson 3 | Candle Meditation, Visioning, Inner Flame Meditation2
  • VIDEO: Lesson 4 | Inner Fire Womb Meditation2
  • VIDEO: Lesson 5 | Visioning: A Deeper Look2

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Section C: NAIASANA YOGA FOUNDATIONS

  • PDF: NaiAsana Pele Namaskar Course Guide | Section C | Part 1: Yoga Intro, History, and Philosophy
  • VIDEO: Lesson 1 | Yoga Intro, History, and Philosophy6
  • Supporting Documents/Links for Section C | Part 1
  • PDF: NaiAsana Pele Namaskar Course Guide | Section C | Part 2: Flow Foundations
  • VIDEO: Lesson 2 | Introduction to Flow Foundations5
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  • VIDEO: Lesson 3 | Principles of the Practice2
  • VIDEO: Lesson 4 | The Mother Sequence 9

Section D: PELE NAMASKAR SEQUENCE BREAKDOWN & PRACTICE

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  • VIDEO: Lesson 2 | Aia La O Pele Chant4
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  • VIDEO: Lesson 3 | Part 1: Opening, Intention Setting & Invocation of the 4 Directions & Koshas4
  • VIDEO: Lesson 4 | Part 2: The Awakening5
  • VIDEO: Lesson 5 | Part 3: The Dance2
  • VIDEO: Lesson 6 | Part 4: The Eruption5
  • VIDEO: Lesson 7 | Part 5: The Warrior4
  • VIDEO: Lesson 8 | Part 6: The Surrender4
  • VIDEO: Lesson 9 | Part 7: Rebirth6
  • VIDEO: Lesson 10 | Part 8: The Closing6
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