Sunday 26 July
Morning Session: 10.30am – 12.45pm
Afternoon Session: 2.00 – 5.00pm
Dharma has different meanings in different texts and contexts. What is its meaning in the Yogasūtras? Does dharma always mean ethical or virtuous conduct: ‘doing the right thing at the right time, for the right reasons’? The word dharma appears only five times in Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, but a closer look reveals that its meaning is subtly woven throughout.
In this workshop, we will discover how dharma pervades the Yogasūtras, that it is not just a concept but is practical, and that understanding it and reflecting upon it, can help us navigate contemporary everyday life. As well as exploring dharma in each of the four chapters of the Yogasūtras, we will chant a selection of sutras, and have time for questions and discussion.
Agenda
Morning
10.30 - 11.30 – āsana & prāṇāyāma practice11:30 - 12:45 – What is dharma? Introduction, definitions, dharma in the Yogasūtras: chapters 1 and 2, Q & A
Afternoon
2.00 – 2.45 – chanting – selected sutras from the Yogasūtras
2.45 – 3:45 – Dharma in the Yogasūtras: chapters 3 and 4, Q & A
3:45 – 4:00 – tea break
4.00 – 4.40 – meditative practice
4:40 – 5:00 – chanting practice
The Teacher
Valerie Fimat-Faneco is a student and teacher in the tradition of Krishnamacharya. Valerie is French and has lived in Europe, Australia and Singapore before moving to Perth in 2021. Valerie’s teacher is Frans Moors, one of the ‘founding fathers’ of yoga in Europe and a student of TKV Desikachar, the son and student of T Krishnamacharya. Valerie is a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and yoga therapist; she is also a Vedic chant teacher, having studied with Radha Sundararajan. Valerie started giving webinars on yoga philosophy in 2012, the same year she translated Frans Moors' book on the Yogasūtras into English. Her passion for Vedic chanting led her first to Sanskrit studies and then to a Master in Philosophy, both at ANU - her M.Phil. thesis is on the Mahānārāyaṇa Upaniṣad.t
Investment: $75 (morning), $95 (afternoon), $150 (full day)
This workshop is for yoga students, teachers and teacher trainees in all traditions. For the chanting session, experience of chanting is beneficial, otherwise you are welcome to listen and participate at your own level.
Bookings/enquiries:
fionahardie@hardiegrant.com.au 0400 404 38
barbara.j.brian@gmail.com 0439 358 021
Payment: To confirm your booking please pay in advance – Agama’s bank details are provided below. Please text or email confirmation of your payment to Fiona Hardie. For last-minute bookings payment can be made on the day.
Agama Yoga Centre BSB 033305 Account: 264294