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.
Yoga Philosophy Courses
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.
Course Price: £100
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.
Course Price: £75
Four Fruits of Life - The Quest for Liberation Course
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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.
Course Price: £35
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.
Course Price: £45
"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
Course Price: £35
Yoga + Hindu Deity Courses
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
Course Cost: £100
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.
Course Price £75
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.
Course Price: £55
Jai Maa Durga
In this course, Maa Durga as our charioteer, we must be fearless as if we were riding a lion - we explore each asana as a devotional offering, meaning we find the ‘feeling’ place in each pose, then offer that to the devotional fire with a lion-like even if moving quickly through transitions and postures. Durga is also referred to as "Triyambake" meaning the three eyed Goddess. The left eye represents desire (the moon), the right eye represents action (the sun), and the central eye
knowledge (fire) - so the sequence balances right/left then uplifts the fire. If we are ever afraid or fearful we can invoke Durga, she is the form of the mother whom keeps her children safe from all difficulties and dangers. Yoga teaches us to deal with our emotions, rather than to be led by them. Emotions are the role of the mind, and we must be brave enough to own our emotions, to deal with them.
Course Price: £55
Inner Power, Outer Strength
This series focuses on establishing the inner stability (Shtiram) that allows the outer flow (Sukham):
Energy and Openness, Persistence and Power, Steadiness and Strength, Alignment and Expansion, Depth and Reach, and then a final practice that yokes it all together as one fully dimensional practice.
Course Price: £45
Teachers Development Courses
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.
£150 *teacher scholarship available
Meditation + Kriya Focus
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
Course Price: £100
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.”
Course Price: £100
“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,