Academy.
Rooted in lineage. Designed for depth.
Sutra Academy is where we come together to study yoga with depth, integrity and real connection to its roots.
Each course is crafted from years of practice, lineage and lived experience, blending traditional teachings with a clear, accessible approach for modern practitioners and teachers. Whether you are beginning your journey or refining your path, you are welcome here.
Vidya dadāti vinayam
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True learning gives humility.
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Vidya dadāti vinayam ☸ True learning gives humility. ☸
Svādhyāya: Paths of Self-Study.
In this course we cover Claire Missingham’s 3-step krama sequencing process for Asana, Bandha, Mudra and Pranayam. Rather than a random mix of poses, this method focuses on the techniques for Vinyasa sequencing that consider the plane of movement, Prana Vidya and the Subtle Anatomical sequencing.
Sequencing Asana for Yoga Teachers Course
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During the pre-dawn period, there is the availability of nascent oxygen in the atmosphere. Waking early for spiritual practice boosts immunity, increases energy levels, helps maintain the balance of blood ph and gives higher levels of oxygen to the brain. The serene atmosphere and the pre-dawn stillness during Brahma Muhurta are thought to enhance concentration and mental clarity, making it an ideal time for self-reflection and spiritual pursuits. The tranquility and heightened energy of Brahma Muhurta offer a pristine backdrop for introspection and personal growth. Ayurvedic tradition holds that the body's rhythms are in perfect alignment with nature during Brahma Muhurta, facilitating optimal functioning of the body systems.
The Brāhma-Muhūrta Morning Practices
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Jai Hanuman Course
Explore theory and metaphors behind Hanuman, the monkey-like deity from the great Hindu sacred text The Ramanaya, which in turn is part of the huge epic The Mahabharata, essentially the most sacred text within Hinduism and Yoga. The important aspect of Hanuman we will be diving into is the metaphor of devotion, selfless service and bravery. Tuesdays are Hanuman day in India, and altars where Hanuman or incarnations of Hanuman are worshiped with red colour flowers. It is a day of clean food or fasting for daylight, and for the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, 108 slokas telling the story of Hanuman, a deity known for love, compassion, devotion and strength.
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Yoga in The Upanishads
Ever wondered about the original yogic shastras and how to integrate philosophy? Learn to chant the Upanishad Shlokas and put the mantras in context. The context is especially drawn from the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) and the A-U-M cycle. The longevity of your teaching is in your ability to facilitate well, to understand that this is continual Svadyaya, and that you can be radically different from other teachers, even when you stay close to traditions. The theories and knowledge you gain on this programme will set you up for life and equip you with the tools to be confident and creative in your Sadhana and life.
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You will learn the ancient philosophy of a wisdom path, a multidimensional theology and ethos, that explores liberation, creativity, and practical application of knowledge into Sadhana and life. We will explore the traditions, texts and theological path of the Goddesses/Shaktiya/Mahadevi , which is still a major branch of Hindu spiritual life. The great feminine in Hindu religion has always been held in high esteem as the source of power, the Shaktiya that runs through our bodies (regardless of gender) and all of nature. Sanskrit Mantras connect us to this divine feminine energy to increase its energy and potency. We study the imperative Devi Bhakti, and discuss the relationship between some individual goddesses and the Great Goddess Mahādevī.
The Mahādevī – Five Emanations of the Goddess
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The Confluence of Three
The Confluence of Three is an advanced, on-demand refinement and mentoring programme for yoga teachers and healing modality practitioners. Designed to deepen experience, clarity, and confidence, this course supports you in communicating the richness of the teachings through relevant, contemporary, and authentic means.
Study online at your own pace, with access to all recorded teachings, resources, and reflective assignments.
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Chandra Sādhana
This is a 40-day SADHNA with the Moon in mind! Including Kriyas, meditations, smoothie recipes, reading and more> Everything we think and do somehow has an effect, like the moon, the karmic effect of life and interaction. According to the tantric yogis, the “sun” was located in the solar plexus; the “moon,” in the crown of the head. The moon was thought to contain amrita, “the stuff of the macrocosmic moon, the divine nectar of immortality,” which “pours itself into the world in the form of vivifying rain.”
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In this course you will experience practices that cleanse the mind and body. In yogic practice Kapalabhatti and Agni Pran both cleanse the respiratory system and clear the dust from the Manas. Detoxification takes place when the cells are purified through pranayama and kriyas.
Detoxify for Immune Health + Mental Stability Course
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The Myths Behind the Poses Course
Would you like to understand why the poses / Asan of Yogic practice have the names they do? This course covers the main asanas and the theory behind them, the yogasanas have beautiful mythical stories from the Hindi pantheon to the ancient sages. When using the language of yoga it is best to understand the historical context for the postures you are using.
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The brain has the capacity for change and neuroplasticity at all ages, meditation, breathwork and yoga practices have scientifically been proven to change brain chemistry to help with the central nervous and immune systems. In this course of classes, we practice kriyas and meditations and pranayam that actively change the chemistry to enhance wellbeing.
Brain Chemistry + Emotional Balance Practices
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Dharma (Righteousness): Ethical duty, virtue, and acting in accordance with divine law.
Artha (Prosperity): Pursuit of wealth, livelihood, and financial stability through righteous means.
Kama (Pleasure): Fulfilment of desires, emotional contentment, and joy within ethical boundaries.
Moksha (Liberation): Ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara) and self-realisation
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Balance: While Moksha is the ultimate goal, Hinduism emphasises balancing all four, using Dharma to guide Artha and Kama.
Significance: These goals are linked to the stages of life (Ashramas), guiding individuals from worldly responsibilities to spiritual liberation.
Context: These goals allow for a balanced, ethical, and meaningful life, aiming for worldly success (Artha/Kama) while staying aligned with spiritual truth (Dharma/Moksha).
These classes focus on the ideal of MOKSHA from the Purusharthas.
Four Fruits of Life - The Quest for Liberation Course
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The Living Traditions of Yoga Course
Parampara is the unbroken, traditional transmission of yoga knowledge from teacher (Guru) to student (shishya or chela). It is a personal, experiential lineage where wisdom is passed down over time rather than just through books, focusing on ethical living, meditation, and deeper philosophy rather than just physical poses. This course focuses on the Parampara being a living, breathing, modern evolution of yogic principles and practice for daily life.
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"Love, Serve, Remember" is the central, distilled teaching of the renowned 20th-century Indian saint Neem Karoli Baba (affectionately known as Maharaj-ji). It serves as a spiritual formula for life, emphasising unconditional love, selfless service, and constant divine remembrance over dogmatic practice or ritual. This teaching, along with his core message of "Love everyone, serve everyone, feed everyone, and remember God," constitutes his enduring legacy. This course is practical and experiential to understand these principles in yoga.
Love, Serve, Remember - The legacy of Neem Karoli Baba
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Language of Devotion Course
Yoga as a language of devotion, often referred to as Bhakti Yoga, is a spiritual path within Hinduism that uses love, surrender, and emotional intensity to achieve union with the Divine. It is considered the "yoga of the heart," aiming to transform the practitioner's mundane emotions into a higher purpose, leading to a state of ecstatic, selfless love. This course is devotional and mantras are central to this course.
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The 3 main focuses on this course are Philosophy and Theory and Yoga Philosophy: Introduction to key texts such as the Yoga Sutras, exploring the philosophy’s application to daily life. Teaching Methodologies and How to Teach: Focuses on breaking down poses into simple "actions" or "layers" rather than just focusing on the final pose. Finding Your Voice: Practical exercises to build confidence in instructing, including practice teaching from the start.
Confluence of Three Teacher's Primer Course
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Surya Mantras, Swara Yog Traditional Practices + Pooja to Sri Surya
Surya (the Sun) is revered in Hindu tradition as the visible deity (Pratyaksha Daivam)—the source of life, health, and spiritual enlightenment. Practices dedicated to Surya include mantra chanting, physical salutations (Surya Namaskar), and specific pooja rituals designed to activate solar energy within the body and life.
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Swara Yoga is an ancient tantric science focused on the conscious observation and manipulation of breath flow (Swara) through the nostrils to harmonise physical, mental, and spiritual energy with cosmic rhythms. Derived from the Siva Swarodaya text, it suggests that the nasal cycle—which changes roughly every 90 to 120 minutes—directly controls bodily chemistry and mental disposition. This course focuses on the nadis and surya.
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The Kleshas Series
The Panca Kleshas are the 5 Kleshas that are the five root causes of human suffering and mental afflictions in Yoga philosophy, acting as obstacles to inner peace and enlightenment. Described in the Yoga Sutras, they are: Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (ego), Raga (attachment), Dvesha (aversion), and Abhinivesha (fear of death). This course uses asana to understand and implement the strength to overcome the Kleshas.
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“Claire Missingham has been a huge gift in my life.
She’s a skilled technical teacher, precise and clear in her verbal instruction, and her physical adjustments. She also has, like a jazz musician, the ability to adapt and improvise according to the mood of the room. If I come in wiped out or broken down she can turn that energy around by end of the session, so you walk out feeling healed. I often ride the coat tails of her faith in me, until I can pull myself back up.
Anyone would be extremely lucky to work with her in any capacity.”
— EMMA FORREST.
A note from Jahnavi Claire
To study yoga is to step into a lineage of seeking — a path that asks for curiosity, courage and an open heart. Sutra Academy exists so we can explore these teachings together with integrity and devotion. Thank you for joining me in this space of inquiry and remembrance, and I look forward to knowing more, going deeper and truly living a life according to Dharmic principles and Yogic Sastras.
Thanks for joining me on this lifetime of work,