Week 1: The Eightfold Path—Overview & Intention Setting

Session Focus: Understanding the Eight Limbs and their progression in spiritual practice

• Discussion: Overview from Yoga Sutra 2.29—breaking down the path to liberation
• Somatic Integration: Grounding asana practice focusing on steadiness & ease (YS 2.46)
• Reflection: Journaling—What aspects of the Eight Limbs resonate most? Supplemental Study: Reading Yoga Sutra 2.29 and observing how yoga extends beyond the mat

Week 2: Yamas & Niyamas—Ethical Foundations

Session Focus: Deepening awareness of Yamas (restraints) & Niyamas (observances)

• Discussion: Practical applications of Ahimsa (non-violence) & Svadhyaya (self-study)
• Somatic Integration: Embodied Ahimsa practice—gentle, introspective movement
• Reflection: How do personal ethics shape your interactions? Supplemental Study: Observing daily habits through the lens of Yamas & Niyamas

Week 3: Asana, Pranayama & Pratyahara—Body, Breath & Inner Awareness

Session Focus: Exploring physical practice, breath control, and withdrawal of senses

• Discussion: Connection between asana, breathwork & Pratyahara for mental clarity
• Somatic Integration: Breath-centered movement meditation, experiencing subtle shifts
• Reflection: How do you relate to sensation and distraction? Supplemental Study: Practicing intentional breathwork and limiting sensory overload

Week 4: Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi—Concentration to Transcendence

Session Focus: Meditation, focus, and the experience of absorption (Samadhi)

• Discussion: Techniques for one-pointed attention (YS 3.2) & cultivating awareness
• Somatic Integration: Yin yoga + meditation, resting into deep inner stillness
• Reflection: Visioning—How will you integrate these teachings moving forward? Supplemental Study: Daily meditation challenge—noticing moments of absorption