Comparative Philosophy for the Modern Yogi

Join us for a deep dive into yoga’s most influential philosophies in a single illuminating workshop: the Upaniṣads, Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra-s, and Tantra. Together we’ll explore how these traditions approach the great questions of yoga—What is the Self? What is liberation? How do we practice?—and how their answers converge and diverge across time.

Through clear explanation, guided discussion, and experiential practices such as meditation, mantra, and breathwork, we will explore how the Upaniṣads, Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, and the Tantric traditions each illuminate the path of yoga. This integrative study invites you to discover how these timeless teachings intersect, contrast, and enrich one another, offering both philosophical depth and practical tools. By the end of the workshop, you’ll gain not only a clearer understanding of these traditions but also direct ways to weave their wisdom into your own practice and daily life.

Open to all levels—no prior study required. Guided by Ryan Love and Daren Friesen (Madhava Das).