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Yama & Niyama: The Foundation of Yoga

with Kamal Guru

Classes
12
Starts
May 07
Duration
120 min
Language
English
Level
All Levels
USD 278.99 (KRW 385,000)
17 spots left

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Yama & Niyama Class with Acharya Kamal

Yoga philosophy extends beyond movements on the mat, leading to questions about how we live, relate to others, and care for ourselves. In this class, we learn Yama and Niyama—the foundation and heart of yoga practice—and explore together how to apply them in daily life.

Yama and Niyama are not merely ethical codes, but inner attitudes and practices for a clearer and more stable life. Acharya Kamal explains the meaning of each principle in an accessible way and guides students to understand how they connect to their own lives. The class goes beyond philosophical explanation, incorporating brief reflections, meditation, and practical approaches so that participants can experience the teachings through both body and mind.

This class is open to those new to yoga philosophy, and it will also be a valuable time for those already practicing yoga who wish to understand its roots and direction more deeply.

Beyond movement-focused practice, let's cultivate together a perspective that sees yoga as a way of living your entire life.

Recommended For

Those encountering yoga philosophy for the first time but wanting to understand it easily
Those wanting to apply Yama and Niyama to their actual lives
Those wanting to learn the essence of yoga beyond asana more deeply
Those interested in meditation and self-reflection

Class Structure

  1. Review of Previous Class · 20 minutes
    We review the topic covered last time and share experiences based on given practice assignments.
    For example, if Ahimsa was taught in the previous class, we discuss together how each participant practiced Ahimsa in their daily life throughout the week.

  2. Main Class · 40 minutes
    Each class focuses on one teaching from Yama and Niyama.

  3. 5-Minute Break

  4. Discussion · 35 minutes
    Deepen understanding through explanation and discussion.
    Include time to connect the concepts to your own life rather than simply hearing definitions.

  5. Meditation · 20 minutes
    The class closes with meditation.
    A time to quietly internalize what you've learned and deeply experience the philosophical teachings within your own experience.

Curriculum

Thursday, May 7: Patanjali Sutras' Ashtanga, General Understanding of Yama and Niyama, and Ahimsa
Tuesday, May 12: Yama - Satya, Truthfulness
Thursday, May 14: Yama - Asteya, Non-stealing
Tuesday, May 19: Yama - Brahmacharya, Restraint
Thursday, May 21: Yama - Aparigraha, Non-attachment
Tuesday, May 26: Review and Discussion of Yama
Thursday, May 28: Niyama - Saucha, Purity
Tuesday, June 2: Niyama - Santosha, Contentment
Thursday, June 4: Niyama - Tapas, Self-discipline
Tuesday, June 9: Niyama - Svadhyaya, Self-reflection
Thursday, June 11: Niyama - Ishvara Pranidhana, Surrender
Tuesday, June 16: Review and Discussion of Niyama

What's Included

  1. English/Korean subtitles: The instructor's words appear with Korean subtitles.
  2. Korean/English subtitles: Even if students speak in Korean, the instructor sees English subtitles.
  3. My Practice Record provided in PDF/DOCX format
  4. Class Summary PDF file provided after each session
  5. Class recording available for 7 days in case of absence

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About the Instructor

Kamal Guru

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Total series price
USD 278.99 (KRW 385,000)
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  • 12 classes
  • Starts May 07, 2026
  • 120 min/class
  • 17 spots left