The Poetry of Our Mind - 100hr
One of three 100hr modules that forms our 300hr advanced teacher training. This module can be taken in silo or as part of your full 300hr Yoga Alliance accredited qualification.
‘Absolute consciousness is manifest here in every circumstance of daily life because it is everywhere full and perfect. Consciousness is said to be the cause of all things because it is everywhere emergent as each manifest entity.”
Abhinavagupta
The Poetry of our Mind
The mind is not something to overcome or transcend - it is an essential instrument for living with clarity, discernment, and balanced awareness.
A space to action for our world.
Within the philosophy of Non-Dual Shiva Tantra, the mind and body are not separate. Together, they form an integrated expression of our lived experience, each informing and supporting the other. This module invites a deeper exploration of the mind, not as something to control, but as something to understand, cultivate, and embody.
Rather than doing meditation, we learn to embody it. Through seated practice, self-inquiry, and philosophical exploration, meditation becomes a lived experience, one that allows us to develop a more intimate relationship with awareness itself and the intelligence of the body-mind.
Alongside embodied practice, we examine the historical roots of yoga and the evolution of its philosophical traditions. By understanding where these teachings come from, we deepen our capacity to engage with them in a meaningful and relevant way, allowing ancient wisdom to inform modern life with greater depth and integrity.
Throughout this module we remain in inquiry:
What is the nature of the mind? How does it shape our experience of ourselves and the world? How can the wisdom of yoga support us in living with greater presence, balance, and authenticity in the twenty-first century?
What You Will Explore
A comprehensive exploration of the history and evolution of yoga and its philosophical foundations.
The principles of Non-Dual Shiva Tantra and their relevance within contemporary yoga, wellbeing, and holistic practice.
Meditation as an embodied practice, cultivating presence rather than striving for a particular state.
Seated meditation techniques that support clarity, self-awareness, and the integration of mind and body.
The relationship between philosophy, consciousness, and lived experience.
Comparative perspectives from other philosophical and holistic traditions that offer complementary maps for understanding the mind, body, and human experience.
Practical tools for integrating contemplative practice into daily life and professional teaching.
This module offers a deeper understanding of the mind as an ally in practice—cultivating a relationship with awareness that is grounded, embodied, and deeply human. Rather than seeking to quiet or escape the mind, we learn to work with it as an integral expression of our whole being.
The Poetry of Our Mind - 100hr
Date: 8th-12th December ONLINE 9-5PM
Investment: £595
Deposit: £150