Philosophy: Living the Texts of Yoga
May 17-19, 2019
Teacher: Leigha Butler
Together the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras form the backbone of the yoga system. One of the most beloved and widely read texts in the world, the Gita, is just as valuable to yoga practitioners today as it was when it was written over 2,500 years ago. Likewise, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is a still-relevant, totally accessible and indispensable guide for each and every soul who sets out to practice yoga in any form. Over the course of the weekend, Leigha conducts easily digested lessons that break down the most salient concepts from each text. You will walk away with a strong understanding of yoga’s foundational principles and a practical plan for incorporating them into your day-to-day life. Learn:
- Essential yoga concepts and tenets from The Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita, like:
- Establishing mental tranquility
- Abiding by the 8-limbed path
- Practicing consistently with non-attachment
- Focusing on a single-pointed purpose or calling
- Understanding one’s own obstacles and gifts on the path
Required Texts: (Please bring these)
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Swami Satchidananda
- The Bhagavad Gita: Introduction and Translation by Eknath Easwaran
Leigha Butler 
Before yoga absorbed her every moment, Leigha spent nearly ten years teaching college literature, journalism and environmental writing. Now she marries her love of teaching the written word with her love of teaching yoga. Join her for a down-to-earth, meaning-packed weekend of yoga philosophy, self-exploration and lifestyle development.