This lecture discusses the concept of Smriti, or the third “Yoga Vitamin,” which refers to memory and mindfulness. Learn how Smriti helps you remember to show up for practice, to be mindful of how you evolve with your practice, and to become aware of your recollection of the self. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on November 14, 2023.

Learn about a yogic concept that helps you stay determined on your path, Virya (heroic energy or diligence). Explore the Sanskrit and Buddhist Pali meanings and techniques for strengthening your heroic energy. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on October 10, 2023.

This class discusses the concept of Shraddha (faith) to inspire you to find and commit to daily rituals that strengthen your faith. Explore how having faith can come from a slow and steady build of trust and seeking truth. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on September 12, 2023.

This lecture discusses the Three Gunas, the three qualities of nature that make up all phenomena, or Prakriti. Begin to consider your relationship to Raja (passion), Tamas (inertia), and Sattva (harmony). This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on August 8, 2023.

Tap into the essence of all practices on and off the mat — focusing on one thing. This lecture discusses how to move into a deeper Yogic state by highlighting the importance of Ekagrata (One-Pointed Focus). See how this concept is at the heart of yoga’s ethical principles, postures, breathwork, and meditation. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on July 11, 2023.

This lecture discusses the origin story of Shiva and Shakti and how the path of Hatha yoga is meant to balance these opposing energies. Learn about the role of Sushumna (Central Channel) to re-join Shiva and Shakti and come together in the Sushumna Nadi. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on June 13, 2023.

Learn about the ancient concept of Shakshin (or Sakshi), the idea of pure awareness at the heart of all yoga practices, then enjoy a short meditation. Discover how this concept can help inform how you experience each moment in your life. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on May 9, 2023.

This lecture offers insight into Prana (life force energy/vital energy) and Pranayama (breathwork, witnessing the breath) to explore the anatomy of the breath, the lifelong benefits of breathwork, and the spirit of Prana. Learn about the Sanskrit roots and how these concepts can open your mind to your truth. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on April 11, 2023.

Dive into the fifth Klesha, Abhinivesha (fear of death), to begin cultivating comfort with change and create an inspired life. This lecture guides you in building self-realization to help remove obstacles that leave you feeling like you’re clinging to life. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on March 14, 2023.

Understand how harmful habits form, how to notice them, and how to slowly unravel them. This lecture discusses Kleshas (mental afflictions) to dive into how ego comes to be and to notice how your desires (Raga) and aversions (Dvesha) form unconscious habits in thought and action. This class is a part of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on February 14, 2023.

This quick class explains the traditions of drishti (gaze or one-pointed focus) and how drishti can enrich your practice and life. Discover methods to use drishti to deepen into asana and meditation and bring you back to the present moment, on and off the mat.

This lecture discusses the first of five Kleshas (obstacles) set forth by Patanjali in Classical Yoga traditions. Learn about the concept of Avidya (ignorance or not seeing clearly) to connect ancient yoga philosophy with your modern day practice and life. This is the first class of Annie’s Philosophy Lecture Series designed to enhance your knowledge of yoga traditions. Stay tuned for more classes airing on the second Tuesday of each month. This class previously aired on January 10, 2023.