Highly Comprehensive Course in Meditation & Living a Spiritual Life
Mondays starting 3 February 2025 7.00-8.30pm(At Narrows Retreat In-person only))
Online – Start anytime (Includes personal support with private sessions over Zoom if desired) )
Course Fees: $325 for the 12 week course,
Raja Yoga is a deep dive into spirituality as a way of life. It offers a scientific approach to the spiritual life, with techniques for stilling the mind and expanding our awareness of spiritual realities..
Each class includes a guided meditation and discussion on the theme for the week. Scroll down to view the topics covered in this course.
This is not a yoga postures class. Though most people think of yoga as physical postures, yoga is an ancient and powerful tool for spiritual development.
The science of Raja Yoga is a comprehensive approach to life that includes meditation, postures, philosophy, devotional practices, healthy living, and much more.
Who is this course for?
- You feel called to explore and nurture your spiritual life
- You are drawn to meditation
- You’re interested in exploring the deeper teachings of the wisdom tradition
- You’re a Yoga teacher wanting to take your knowledge to the next level
- You’re a truth seeker
- You’re interested in keeping company with like-minded souls
The Way of Raja Yoga
There is an underlying order in the universe that holds everything together. Our own lives are closely intertwined with this cosmic order.
Raja Yoga shows us the way to put ourselves in harmony with the cosmic law.
Topics include:
The History of Yoga and the Cycles of Time Explore the origins of yoga as a complete way of life.
The Paths of Yoga Devotion (bhakti), Karma (action), Gyana (wisdom). Yoga is suited to every different temperament.
Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga The eight limbs of yoga that define and describe the steps of spiritual development.
Yama Practices to avoid that produce unhappiness.
Niyama Practices to cultivate that produce contentment, success and fulfillment.
Life is a Battlefield How to develop inner peace in the midst of life’s chaos.
Affirmations Techniques to help you achieve your goals: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
Energy and Energization Discover the ways and means of optimum health and lasting joy.
Magnetism The key to success and abundance in every undertaking, from meditation to one’s material goals.
The Anatomy of Yoga Your deepest nature is immortal and infinite. What is keeping you from realizing this? Learn the ancient techniques that yogis use to break down the barriers keeping them separated from their highest Self.
Classes includes a guided meditation and discussion on the topic of the week.
By the end of this course you will not only have a complete background in the science and art of yoga, but you will understand how it can be applied to all aspects of your life.
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga is the most comprehensive course on yoga and meditation offered today. It gives us the balanced and complete approach of Raja Yoga, which is also knows as the “Royal” Yoga.
This course includes in-depth discussions of paths of karma, bhakti, and gyana yoga and shows the interdependence of these seemingly separate areas and how all of them, when correctly approached, further our spiritual progress.
Throughout the course there will be ample opportunities to ask questions, engage in discussion and connect with other truth seekers. There is support and guidance available over the phone, through email or by appointment throughout the course beyond class hours.
Fee: $325 for 12 weeks
To pay by internet banking, enrol by completing the form below.
Required Textbook:
The Art and Science of Raja Yoga by Swami Kriyananda
The course comes with a PDF version of the book. Hard copy is available for purchase at the Narrows Retreat for $45
If you want to try a shorter course, have a look at our 4 Week Course in Meditation.
