Yogic Philosophy Course

Wisdom of Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita & Modern Psychology

7 hours of video lectures

Full lifetime access

Yoga Alliance Certificate

10+ students enrolled

Classical Yoga for the Modern Seeker

Jñāna

Authentic interpretation of key Sanskrit verses from Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita

Svādhyāya

Introspection methods to understand oneself and life through insights from ancient scriptures

Karma

Practical suggestions on refining actions, habits, relationships, and involvement with the world

Comprehensive Curriculum

1. Introduction to Yoga Philosophy

30 min

Definitions of yoga from ancient texts
Understanding the mind and its patterns
Paths of meditation and skillful action

2. The Nature of Mind

30 min

Yogic psychology: layers of the mind
Identifying mental afflictions
Techniques to calm and stabilize the mind

3. The Path of Self-Discipline

30 min

Cultivating steadiness and mental resilience
Managing attachment and desires
Practical habits for integrating discipline

4. The Yoga of Action

30 min

Principles of karma and selfless action
Transforming daily life into spiritual practice
Overcoming inner obstacles

5. The Mind and Emotions

30 min

Influence of mind on emotions and tensions
Key attitudes for emotional balance
Overcoming attachment, fear, and anger

6. The Practice of Meditation

30 min

Stages of meditation practice
Overcoming obstacles in meditation
Preparation through a holistic approach

7. The Role of Guru

30 min

Guru as source of knowledge
Faith, surrender, and true guidance
Types of gurus and divine grace

8. The Divine Nature

30 min

Cultivating detached witness to the self
Surrender and meditation on a higher power
Overcoming ego to experience unity

9. The Eternal and the Temporal

30 min

Eternal self versus changing world
Witnessing consciousness and detachment
Suffering from false identification

10. Divine Manifestations and Cosmic Vision

30 min

Mind purification and inner vision
Unity of seer, seen, and seeing
Cosmic vision’s transformative oneness

11. Devotion and Faith

30 min

Faith, perseverance, spiritual growth
Devotion, heart connection, divinity
Surrender, peace, divine grace

12. The Role of Detachment

30 min

Detachment as acceptance, not rejection
Vairagya rooted in discernment and balance
Karma Yoga: duty without attachment

13. The Path to Liberation

30 min

Liberation beyond ego and suffering
Role of mind purification and discernment
Surrender, devotion, and service

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Yoga Philosophy Course

7 hours of learning
13 video lectures
Lifetime access
Yoga Alliance certificate

Rs. 6000 (Payments within India)

180 USD (International Payments)

The Philosophy course with Shobhit has been an amazing experience - the depth of learning has been as compassionate and it has been comprehensive. I have learnt so much about Yoga as spiritual growth. I have much gratitude for this learning journey which has had a significant impact on my own Yoga experience.

Julie McGarry
Yoga Teacher - Derby, UK

Know your Teacher

Shobhit Raj
Yoga Educator & UX Consultant

Shobhit is a yoga educator from the Bihar School of Yoga tradition. Intrigued by the subconscious mind and human behaviour, he specialises in the philosophy and meditative practices of Yoga & Buddhism. He derives insights and learning from Vipassana, Ayurveda, Tantra, Psychology, and Neuroscience.

As an active proponent of Yoga, he has conducted classes, courses, and trained teachers across India, Europe, and the USA. He is imparting knowledge imbibed over the years from his spiritual guides, teachers, ashram life and other experiences - with the intention of sharing traditional yoga as a way of life for the urban seeker.