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The Yoga Studies Institute is a 501 (c)(3) educational non-profit committed to offering the most pristine translations and relevant yogic teachings for use in everyday life.
Our mission is to teach and promote yoga as a holistic philosophy and practice.
Yoga is practiced by millions of people everyday--but how many experience the full benefit of their practice? We are committed to making the original wisdom of yoga accessible to anyone.
Don't fall for the common traps of yoga education:
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- Heavy focus on being flexible in difficult physical postures
- Lack of training for a holistic lifestyle
- No community connection
- Taught by content creators or new yoga teachers instead of a time tested authentic lineage...
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These teachings are guarenteed to improve your day to day, while also taking you to new heights.
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Learn from masterful instructors who are accessible and down-to-Earth.
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"No fun, no yoga!" Accomplish the hard work of transforming your life with a light heart with an international community.
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Connect with your YSI Distributor to join a live retreat like Bhagavad Gita, or the online community, Practice Club.
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Educate yourself in a system that works with a worldwide community!
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TRANSFORM YOUR INNER WORLD
Yoga for Negative Emotions
MARCH 2025 - CHINESE
This course examines negative emotions from the unique perspective of the ancient yoga traditions. In the first section, we will explore the connection between the physical body and our emotions, feelings, and thoughts, delving deeper into the subtle body and the goal of breaking free from negative emotions forever.
The program also investigates the role of “seeds” and how our misunderstanding of them contributes to the brain’s tendency to focus on negativity. We break down the Three Poisons and how they stem from ignorance itself.
In the second section, we address specific negative emotions such as anger and jealousy, providing tools to break free from them. Participants will journey inward, investigating the experience of emotions and learning to work within an emotional timeline. As emotional intelligence develops, the course emphasizes self-acceptance and applying wisdom to reframe perceptions of ourselves and the world.
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PRACTICE CLUB
Practice Club is our membership community to connect with Teachers, friends and the teachings through live classes and an online community.
1. Monday: Yoga Asana
2. Wednesday: Mind Lab, Meditation Training
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Every purchase of a HYP pecha supports continued sharing of ancient wisdom through Yoga Studies Institute, directly contributing to new courses, teacher training and community impact projects.
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