About this episode

This episode explores the philosophical depth of yoga by identifying six core teachings that unite various traditions.

What is yoga — really ? Most practitioners and teachers can answer that question with a pose, a breath, or a feeling. Far fewer can answer it with the philosophical depth the tradition actually deserves. This week's episode does just that. Drawing on academic scholarship, Sanskrit etymology, and nearly 30 years of teaching and study, Jason identifies the six core teachings that appear consistently across the diverse spectrum of yoga traditions — from Hatha to Jnana, from Karma to Bhakti, from Patanjali to modern practice. Not a single reductive definition, but a genuine philosophical framework that holds up across lineages, eras, and approaches. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Ferretti

Guest: Jason

Topics covered

• yoga philosophy
• core teachings
• yoga traditions
• academic scholarship
• Sanskrit etymology
• yoga practice

Keywords

• yoga
• philosophy
• teachings
• traditions
• Hatha
• Jnana
• Karma
• Bhakti
• Patanjali

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yogaland Podcast, Acast

Books & works: Yoga Philosophy, Hatha, Jnana, Karma, Bhakti, Patanjali

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