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 throughout 2023. 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 throughout 2023. 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 throughout 2023. 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 throughout 2023. 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 throughout 2023. This class previously aired on January 10, 2023.

This lecture discusses how to embrace two essential perspectives of yoga philosophy: Abhyasa as "Show up and keep going,” balanced by the “Let go” energy of Vairagya. Explore how these concepts can help you to release old patterns and live in the present moment. 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 throughout 2023. This class previously aired on December 29, 2022.

Gain a deep understanding of the original four paths of yoga, realizing how they can support your growth and self-realization. This lecture goes over Karma Yoga (the yoga of action and service), Bhakti Yoga (the yoga of devotion), Raja Yoga (the yoga of meditation or the “royal path), and Jnana Yoga (the yoga of intellect). This class previously aired on September 29, 2022.

A 10-minute discussion that takes your practice beyond the mat. Learn how to define boundaries for yourself and use that knowledge to build healthy habits and deepen your integrity.

Learn one of the strongest mantras in Kundalini and experience how chanting can awaken and move your energy. Dive into Ek Ong Kar Sat Nam Siri Wahe Guru (One creative consciousness manifesting through all things) to understand how it defines the philosophies of Kundalini, deepening your practice.

Explore the meaning and effects of two core Kundalini chants — Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo (I bow to the wisdom/teacher within) and Sat Nam (Truth Identity). Learn why each is used in Kundalini classes, how they create an immediate shift in consciousness, and practice chanting.

Sleep quality is directly impacted by what we do before bed. This sleep-prep session shares five action-based steps you can start doing today for that coveted deep sleep, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated in the morning.