Sages StoriesĀ 

Yogic Wisdom from Ancient India

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Indian Sage in Yoga Pose
zodiac, jyotish, vedic astrology, nakshatra

What wisdom can we learn from the sages of ancientĀ India?

Stories of the ancient Indian Sages are rich with yogic wisdom. This is why so many yoga poses are named after them.

From Sage Bharadvājaā€™s quest for complete knowledge to Viśvāmitraā€™s feud with Sage Vasiį¹£į¹­ha over his wish-fulfilling cow, these riveting stories have much to teach about the yogic quest.

This course integrates academic content, captivating storytelling, and esoteric exposition to bring to life the wisdom found in the stories of the sages. We will also examine specific yoga postures connected with the sages.

This course will help you:

  • Learn aboutĀ the stories of Indian sagesĀ and theirĀ profound meanings
  • Gain insight intoĀ key yoga postures related to the sage'sĀ stories
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the spiritual basis of postural yoga practice
  • Explore themes ofĀ human nature and spiritual evolution
  • Honor tradition by learning from a member of an ancient Indian living wisdom lineage

This 4-part on-demand online course is taught by scholar of Indian mythologyĀ and The Stories Behind the PosesĀ author Dr. Raj Balkaran.

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6+ Hours of VideoĀ Lessons

Valuable for the simply curious, longtime yogis,Ā  expert practitioners and everyone in between

Downloadable Notes

Easily follow along with and refer back to the class slides

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Whether day or night, wherever you are, you have foreverĀ access to this on-demand course

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Applications

Learn mantra and other techniques to apply teachings to your life

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Yoga Alliance Credit

This course counts as 12 hours of YA Continuing Education Credit

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Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Raj Balkaran is the founder of The Indian Wisdom School, scholar, and author, including for the popular book this course is based on, The Stories Behind the Poses. HeĀ teaches a number of courses through the Indian Wisdom School, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Yogic Studies, and Embodied Philosophy. He also hosts the New Books in Indian Religions podcast.

Before becoming a scholar, Dr. Balkaran was initiated into Indian Wisdom Traditions by multiple lineal teachers and apprenticed with a renowned Indian spiritual master for twelve years. For the past two decades, he has been immersed in daily spiritual practice and study, cultivating a deep understanding of these traditions.

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$197 USD

  • (4) 60-minute pre-recorded video lectures (also available audio-only)
  • (4) 60-minute recorded Q&A sessions
  • PDF of course readings
  • Access to your instructor and school founder, Dr. Raj BalkaranĀ Ā 
  • 12Ā hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education CreditĀ 
  • 30-day full refund guarantee
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2 Monthly Payments

$99 x 2

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  • (4) 60-minute pre-recorded video lectures (also available audio-only)
  • (4) 60-minute recorded Q&A sessions
  • PDF of course readings
  • Access to your instructor and school founder, Dr. Raj BalkaranĀ Ā 
  • 12Ā hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education CreditĀ 
  • 30-day full refund guarantee
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$47 per month

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1 Payment

$197 USD

  • Lifetime access
  • 30-day guarantee
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2 Monthly Payments

$99 x 2

Most Popular

  • Lifetime access
  • 30-day guarantee
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All Access Membership

$47 per month

Monthly Subscription

  • Access to full library of 20+ courses, both live and on-demand
  • Cancel anytime
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