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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Ripples of Light
24-Hour Meditation Marathon to Celebrate Geshe Michael Roach
July 27-28: All Languages
Lady Niguma Master 3
In-person Retreat in Malaysia
September 12-19: Chinese
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YSI Classics Course
Yoga Sutra 3
LIVE: April 2 - May 4
Mondays + Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30am NY
Yoga Sutra Chapter 3 is the chapter that reveals the mechanics of meditation. Chapters 1 and 2 explain the path and the practices; Chapter 3 explains the states of mind that become possible when those practices mature. In practical terms, this makes the course highly attractive to students who feel they have heard about meditation, yoga, or “higher states” before, but have never been given a precise, classical explanation of how the mind actually changes.
24 Hours of Practice to Celebrate Touching the Diamond World.
Ripples of Light
July 27 + 28
Ripples of Light is YSI's annual fundraiser. This year, we celebrate over 50 years of studying the ancient classics with Geshe Michael. Join us for a 24-hour marathon of half-hour long guided meditations with teachers from YSI and our partner organizations.
Each half hour, the torch is passed between Teachers from our international community as they guide students in meditations focused on emptiness and the profound nature of reality.
We will offer 48+ classes kicking off with the 8-limb path outlined in the Yoga Sutra. This framework is fundamental to YSI’s teachings on yoga as it was designed to bring practitioners to this transformative experience.
Join a wave of intentional practice rippling across the globe—hour by hour, hand to hand, heart to heart!
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Practice Club
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Practice Club is our membership community to train in the essential methods and philosophy of yoga while connecting with teachers & community. Currently available in Russian + English languages.
1. Monday: Movement Lab
2. Wednesday: Mind Lab
3. Friday: Philosophy Studio
Other events: Circle Day, Breath Lab
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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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- Yoga classes focus on flexiblity in difficult physical postures
- Lack of practical application of methods for your daily life
- 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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"No fun, no yoga!" Accomplish the hard work of transforming your life with a light heart with an international community.
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