Practical Patañjali with James Boag

The Yoga Sūtra is the distilled presentation of the teachings of yoga as the Practical School of Indian Philosophy. Patañjali’s Sūtra is a work of staggering genius, brilliantly succinct, robust and inclusive. Join us in the stunning setting of Ampleforth Abbey for a rare opportunity to mine the glorious depths of the Sanskṛt original and explore these teachings in practical ways.

As well as our sessions working closely with the text, we will explore Patañjali’s teachings of yoga through a range of complimentary lenses, including principle-based āsana and movement; regular meditation
; meditative walking and sense rehabilitation exercises; storytelling; kirtan and sound.

The way we will work during this week is intended to give everyone useful tools to take away and will be suitable for all ages and levels of experience, enabling you to develop a deepening understanding of the broad spectrum, practical gifts that beat at the heart of the yoga tradition.