An Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita

ancient wisdom for modern times

Thursdays, 7.00 - 8.00pm
23rd February - 30th March, 2023
6 weeks - Live Online (with replay recordings)
Teacher - Penny Collie (Padmavati)

Are you a student of yoga, a yoga teacher or just ready to deepen your study and understanding of the ancient teachings of Yoga?    

Would you like to apply the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to daily life?

Join Padmavati, a Senior Teacher for an exciting opportunity to dive into the timeless wisdom of this vital scripture of life.  The course is an inspiring introduction to the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important sacred texts of yoga, giving the key to how to live a happy and fulfilled life.   Whether you are a student of yoga or a yoga teacher wanting to inspire your practice or your students, the course is for everyone.  This practical, no-nonsense and  accessible approach to the deeper layers of yogic wisdom will leave you energised, invigorated—and ready to take on life to the full. The Bhagavad Gita has inspired millions over millennia.  Whether teacher or student the Gita’s wisdom is breathtaking in its simplicity and purity. When applied to the everyday, it is mind-blowing. You will never look at the world in the same way again!!!! This is a rare opportunity to grasp one of India’s great gifts to the world.  Sessions are recorded for you to replay at your leisure or catch up if you missed the live session.

You will learn:

  • How the teachings of Bhagavad Gita can help you find happiness and overcome problems in daily life

  • An overview of Bhagavad Gita

  • Vedanta according to Bhagavad Gita

  • What is Dharma and its application to daily life

  • The Three Gunas, the energies of Nature

  • Karma & Karma Yoga, action and reaction

  • Meditation according to Bhagavad Gita

  • Vairagya, a balanced mind

  • Bhakti, the yoga of devotion

How does it work?

  • Each session lasts for around 45 minutes and includes short guided chanting of Sanskrit, Bhagavad Gita reading and discussion 

  • There will be 15 minutes at the end of each session for Q&A

  • Email support during the course if you have any questions

  • Weekly guidance where you are encouraged to reflect upon the teaching of the day

  • Recommended readings & handouts

  • Replay recordings will be sent the following day for you to catch up if you missed the livestream or to replay as often as you like (valid for 3 months)

  • Once you have registered links will be emailed to you to access the course livestream with Zoom.  If you are not familiar with this or your livestream set up we are very happy to guide you.