Paid online course
Yoga Darśana
Foundations of Yoga Theory
Darśana means “a way of seeing”. Over 8 weeks you learn what yoga is for, where its ideas come from and how the classical texts describe the practice, so your own practice has a foundation.
Syllabus
- Week 1
What is yoga?
Yoga in the Vedas and Upaniṣads; the meaning of yuj; the four paths: karma, bhakti, jñāna and rāja.
- Week 2
Sāṅkhya: the map behind yoga
Puruṣa and prakṛti, the three guṇas, and the 25 tattvas that Patañjali takes for granted.
- Week 3
Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra I
Samādhi Pāda: citta, the five vṛttis, abhyāsa and vairāgya. Reading key sūtras in Sanskrit with meaning.
- Week 4
Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra II
Sādhana Pāda: the five kleśas, kriyā yoga, and the eight limbs (aṣṭāṅga) from yama to samādhi.
- Week 5
Yama & niyama in daily life
Ahiṃsā, satya, asteya, brahmacarya, aparigraha; śauca, santoṣa, tapas, svādhyāya, īśvara-praṇidhāna.
- Week 6
Haṭha yoga texts
The Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā and Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā: āsana, ṣaṭkarma, prāṇāyāma, bandha and mudrā.
- Week 7
Prāṇa, nāḍī & the subtle body
Prāṇa vāyus, the nāḍīs and cakras as the texts describe them, and what breath practice actually does.
- Week 8
Yoga & Āyurveda
Doṣa, dinacaryā and diet; choosing a practice for your constitution; building a home practice that lasts.
What you get
- 8 weeks of recorded lessons (about 2 hours a week)
- 8 live Q&A calls with the teacher
- Reading notes and Sanskrit glossary (PDF)
- Short quiz after each module
- Certificate of completion from Bilva Wellness
- Lifetime access to the recordings
Who it is for
- Students who practise asana and want to understand the why
- Yoga teachers wanting a firmer grounding in the texts
- Anyone curious about Indian philosophy, explained without jargon
Questions
When does the next batch start?
New batches start every month. Message us and we will tell you the next start date and the live Q&A time.
Is this a teacher-training certificate?
No. It is a theory course with a Bilva Wellness certificate of completion. It is not a Yoga Alliance or government-registered teacher training.
How do I pay?
Online payment is being set up. Until then you can pay by UPI or bank transfer; we confirm your seat and send the course link by WhatsApp and email.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 7 days of payment if you have watched no more than the first two lessons. See our refund policy.
Talk to a person
Ask before you enrol
Message Varuneshwar with any question about the course, batches or payment.