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A Concise History of Indian Yoga and Its Westward Migration
May 29 2010
This course will explore the relationship between the various philosophies of Yoga and how they evolved over time. The first half of the course will consider the pre-Vedic origins of Yoga, the development of classical Yoga philosophies, and the re-flowering of pre-Vedic ideas in Tantrism and early Hatha Yoga. The second half will examine the modern period through the migration of Yoga to the West.
We will consider questions such as: What makes Yoga so popular today? How have Western Values and modernity in particular influenced the philosophy and practice of Yoga? Where are we today? And where do we go from here? Class time will include lecture, collaborative group work, and reflection. The course assumes a basic familiarity with some of the core philosophies of Yoga, such as the Upanishads, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and Tantrism.
Laura Cornell, PhD is an experienced, empathic Yoga scholar and teacher. Her areas of specialization include the History and Philosophy of Yoga, Women in Yoga, and eco-philosophy in Yoga. Her work in founding the Green Yoga Association was profiled in Yoga Journal and over 14 other magazines. Her M.A. research on Women in Yoga won a distinguished service award from the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association. She has taught at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Loyola Marymount University, the Integral Yoga Teachers Conference, and the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Conference.
www.LauraCornell.com
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, May 29
10:00am - 5:00pm
CIIS Minna St. Center
$75
