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Mythology of Yoga: A History of the Shapes We Make


  • Tiny Buddha Yoga 1717 Pauline Blvd Ann Arbor, MI, 48103 United States (map)
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Have you ever wondered where tree pose got its name? Or the mythology behind warrior pose? And where the shapes we make in yoga class come from? Well, if you’ve been losing sleep over these thoughts, we have something for you! Join Risa for a special, 4-week exploration into the mythology of yoga. Each week, we will take a deep dive into the history and mythology of the poses we practice all the time. The series will be broken up into four segments based on the historical categorization of the pose: poses of the yogi, poses of the gods, poses of the sages, poses of animals and Earth.

Ok, so how will we cover alllll this material in 4 short weeks?! Great question! Each week, you’ll receive a set of pre-recorded lectures chock full of all the mythological yogic history you could dream of. Then, on Tuesday evenings we will convene for a live stream group discussion to dive deeper into topics of interest. This way, the series is tailored towards the group! And, since we recognize that it can be hard to commit these days, all group discussions will be recorded in case of a time conflict. We can’t wait to geek out on yoga mythology with you all!

P.S. This workshop will count as 15 hours of continued education for Registered Yoga Teachers :)

The deets:
When: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm May 4-May 25
Where: Virtual :)
How much: $150