The Bhagavad Gita appears in the 6th Book of the Hindu Epic Mahabharata. Written somewhere between the 5th and 2nd centuries B.C., the Gita has long been considered one of the most influential texts in the World. In a conversation between Prince Arjuna and his charioteer Krishna, universal themes such as renunciation vs. action, proof vs. faith, and seen vs. unseen are explored in depth along with the concepts of Karma, Dharma, Bhakti and Yoga.

 

The text has had international influence, informing the writing of American authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman. Mahatma Ghandi turned to the Gita for consolation during his campaign for Indian Independence, and many other prominent politicians, philosophers, psychologists and leaders have lauded both its beauty and its message for centuries. For Yoga Practitioners world-wide, understanding the Gita has become an essential part of discovering the philosophical premise that underscores the practice.

 

Join Sheila, former Professor of Writing and Literature and Owner of Johns Creek Yoga and Duluth Yoga for this weekend introduction to the Bhagavad Gita. Explore the main themes of the text, learn about its historical context and background, and discover how its ideas can enrich your life.

 

 

Session 1, 9-12:30: Introduction, Background and Context

 

Session 2, 1:30-5:Understanding Dharma, Karma and How to realize the Nature of the True Self through Yoga

 

Session 3, 9-12:30: Ishvara and Bhakti: What the Gita teaches about the Nature of God and the Worship of God

 

Session 4, 1:30-5: Gunas and Atman: What the Bhagavad Gita teaches about the Nature of the Universe.

 

Full Weekend: $250

Individual Sessions: $75

 

**This training counts for 1 required module in the RYS300 Program and for 15 Continuing Education Hours with Yoga Alliance