Make Yoga a Lifestyle
About this course
Most people in the West think that yoga is just a style of exercise meant to help us stretch and get in shape. But yoga is so much more than that! In this 10-part introductory course to the yogic lifestyle, you will learn about the "Eight Limbs of Yoga," which are the eight steps used by yogis to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Through a series of very simple talks, practices, and journaling exercises, Christina Dufour will help you understand these steps and incorporate them into your daily life in easy and practical ways.
About the teacher
Christina Dufour
Christina brings mindfulness education and well-being life coaching to executives, entrepreneurs, and employee well-being programs for corporate teams through her company, The Carnelian Connection. She draws from her background in business management along with her training as a yoga instructor, to integrate wellbeing into professional spaces.
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10 Sessions
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1. What Is Yoga?Set an intention for the course, enjoy a moment of silence, and learn the basic meaning of the word yoga.13 mins -
2. The 5 External DisciplinesLearn why non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-excess, and non-possessiveness are so important for a yogi.19 mins -
3. The 5 Internal DisciplinesUnderstand how purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender can transform your life.18 mins -
4. Yoga Postures or AsanaPractice three basic yoga postures, and learn the true purpose behind this form of conscious movement.22 mins -
5. Breath Control or PranayamaLearn a few simple yogic breathing techniques to improve your health, calm your mind, and fill yourself with life force.18 mins -
6. Turn Inward With Yoga NidraGet a taste of yoga nidra, a style of yoga designed to help you withdraw from the senses and remain fully relaxed.14 mins -
7. Develop Your ConcentrationPut all your mental attention on one object — in this case the mantra "Aum" — to calm a scattered mind and energize it.9 mins -
8. The Mind's Ability to TransformGo deeper into the mantra "Aum," understanding how it can change your mind in profound ways.11 mins -
9. Samadhi, the Ultimate StateLearn why Samadhi is the ultimate state yogis strive to achieve, and how the yogic lifestyle can help you get there.12 mins -
10. Continuing on Your Yogic PathCreate a road map that will help you stay on the yogic path, so you can benefit from it in a consistent way.9 mins
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