WEEKLY YOGA PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY AND CONTEXTUAL STUDY GROUP

WEDNESDAYS AT 7-8.15pm GMT 

In-Person and Live Online or in your own time (Catch up available for 7 days) 

Would you like to have more in depth knowledge about ability to speak about and understand the yogic and spiritual texts? Perhaps you have studied scriptures such as the Yoga Sutras or the Bhagavad Gita in your yoga teacher training or at home, but still need ideas on how to accurately discuss aspects of fundamental historical and contextual Yogic scripture. 

The sacred texts are a guide to an internal journey—so the study of one particular text, scripture or technique in depth will allow you to then articulate what you know into classes, or just for your own Sadhana,  with confidence. This group is intended for anyone who is ready to understand the teachings at the heart of yoga through study, self-inquiry, practice and direct experience. You will also begin to decipher how the knowledge that arises through meditation and yoga differs from knowledge that is intellectual, and begin to articulate for yourself your own knowledge and explanations of the essential Yog texts.  Come and get your Swadhyaya study boosted with a weekly group exploring aspects of Yogic, Vedic and Hindu approaches to spiritual philosophy. 

DAY AND TIME

The study group starts at 7pm (UK/UTC time) on Wednesday 31st January 2024 and will be held weekly for 5 weeks. You must enrol for the whole course, and cannot drop in once the course has begun. 

There are no transfers between study groups and no refunds can be given. 

IN PERSON

You can attend the discourse study group in person in the Yog Mandir in north London, N10 2QE, UK. 

If attending in person, you can be in the space with the teachings, and have warming homemade masala tea while we study together in person and online. Once enrolled please state if you are in person or online, and you will be sent directions to the studio. 

RECORDINGS

If you can’t attend any of the group meetings ‘live’, you can choose to get the zoom recordings instead, available for 7 days and complete all of the study group at your own pace. Live in person in Claire’s studio, or Live online on Wednesday 7-8.15pm GMT/UK time. You can also enrol and do the whole study group on catch up video, and do your work at your own space over the 6 week study period for each module focus. 

A yoga teacher for over 24 years, Claire is a global authority on yoga philosophy and practice. Her inspirational classes will suit all abilities and energy levels with a focus on creativity, healthful food, quiet sleep and connection with others. On this luxury retreat we will share our favourite swim locations, both sea and lakes in the stunning countryside of Wales, combined with Claire’s empowering yoga and healing meditation, it will be a perfect retreat experience.

Join me at The Zest Life for a 3 day YOG and wild swimming retreat! We practice Yog and meditation every day, lovely healthy food, and experience the amazing wild swimming locations that Wales has to offer. 

• Inspiring and energising yoga sessions daily

• Expert guidance in fabulous wild swim locations, both lakes and sea.

• Diving into crisp, clear waters, washing away all worries and stress.

• Restorative coastal walks along beautiful Welsh coastline.

• Warming up with a herbal tea and wholesome cake post swim.

• A variety of yoga sessions, both morning and evening.

• Healthy picnic lunches and wholesome evening meals.

• Relaxing and unwinding in glorious settings.

A stylish, secluded country house on the Isle of Anglesey, nestled in 21 acres of private parkland, which gathers together for your pleasure; stunning views over Snowdon, a meandering river, magical waterfalls, world renowned historic gardens, lazy meadows, mature woodland and an oak framed building perfect for your yoga sessions.

INDIA YOG YATRA RETREAT with Taj Hotels and Jahnavi Claire Missingham

NOVEMBER 3RD-13TH 2024

DELHI | JAIPUR | ANANDKASHI HIMALAYAS 

Can you imagine a yoga retreat with beautiful hotels, luxury beds, incredible food, morning and evening yoga and meditation, cultural immersion and understanding with one of the world’s top yoga teachers? Well, this trip is it. You will be led by Claire through a few of the most sacred and beautiful locations in India, visiting temples daily, stretching your intellect, being in satsang, honouring the sacred sites of an historical yoga. 

This is for an intimate group Maha Bharat (India) pilgrims, who enjoy exploration, flow and living the full spectrum of life in which days and hours dissolve into profound moments that will be remembered forever.

You will be offered educational and perspective shifting pre-reading should you wish to, to understand the significance spiritually, culturally and historically of our great locations.

Most days, we will living in Bhakti mode: temple exploration, meditation, Asan, poetry, offers of daily kriya, sacred text readings and Jap mantra. Don’t worry if this is all new to you, the group is led in a way that is accessible and enriching for all.

We offer Seva with our partners at Go Dharmic in local secondary schools, and at a children’s home in Rishikesh. You will be offered educational and perspective shifting pre-reading should you wish to, to understand the significance spiritually, culturally and historically of our great locations. A must if you want to experience the best of Indian food, Yoga, History, travel and authenticity.