In this course:

You'll learn how Yoga has evolved from ancient times into the modern era. We'll look at various definitions of Yoga, as well as the paths of Yoga that were introduced thousands of years ago which are still being practiced today. We'll explore how Asana has evolved and look at several foundational concepts from Yoga Philosophy. 

Course Overview

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to this Course

    2. Mobile App for this Course

    1. What is Yoga?

    2. The Goal of Yoga

    3. Paths of Yoga vs. Styles of Asana

    4. A Brief History of Yoga

    5. Modern Yoga

    6. Ancient Yoga & The Vedas

    7. The Upanishads & Concepts of Classical Yoga

    8. The Four Goals of Life

    9. Test your learning

    1. Additional Resources

    2. Before you go...

    3. Certificate of Completion

About this course

  • Free
  • 14 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Course Reviews:

5 star rating

Most apt title.

Rachael Harries

Informative and beautifully narrated in your inimitable gentle and kind way.

Informative and beautifully narrated in your inimitable gentle and kind way.

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Teacher:

Jason Wright

Jason has been an educator for over 20 years, and is passionate about the wisdom and transformational power of Yoga. Jason facilitates 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings in Sydney, Australia, specializing in Yoga history and philosophy. As a lifelong learner himself, he has completed trainings all over the world including 18 months of full-time Yoga studies in college. Jason makes esoteric concepts simple, easy to understand, and practical to apply into day to day life.

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