Secrets of the Yoga  Sutra: 

The hidden practices and teachings that illumine the state of Yoga.

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The mind is everything. What you think you become. 

The Dharmapada

The quality of your life is a reflection of the quality of your perception. This is why, according to the ancient tradition, Yoga practice must focus on reducing the obstacles to clear perception. Only then does the "practice" of yoga lead to the "state" of yoga. 

The state of yoga reveals the mind's true nature: complete equanimity, perfect clarity, insight, and freedom in action.

Created and taught by Rod Stryker, one of the world‘s leading yoga and meditation teachers, this course––based on Patanjali's great text, the Yoga Sutra––is unlike any other. Its curriculum, 120-plus page manual, guided practices (asana, pranayama and meditation), integrated lectures and study material highlight the key practices and teachings that enliven yoga as a process of self-mastery. 

Yoga Sutra (same root as suture) mends the fragmented parts of mind.

Hidden in Patanjali’s text is the blueprint for how, through practice, we: steady the mind, gain critical insight about it, and ultimately, discover it as a source of enduring peace––within and without. The focus of the course includes:

  • The true purpose of Asana
  • The subtle approach to the breath to transform mind
  • Contemplation and self-inquiry, according to the Yoga Sutra
  • Activating the mind's luminosity

After this course...

  • You have a deeper understanding of how practice effects mind, that you can apply to group and individual classes 
  • You are able to convey more of the "essence of yoga."
  • You can design practices for specific needs. 
  • You’ve stepped further into the role of teacher, not just instructor. 
  • You impact the way people feel and see themselves, and the world.
  • Your classes lead students back to a state of calm and clarity. 
  • You have a personal practice that changes as your needs change. 
  • You are inspired and authoritative voice for yoga. 
  • You help your students meet their lives fully.
  • You stand out. You are exceptional.  You love teaching.

Secrets of the Sutra

 With this course, you will elevate your teaching skills, and grow your confidence to attract and retain dedicated students.

By the end of Secrets of the Sutra, you'll know how to:

Sequence Classes
that Impact the Mind

Design and sequence yoga classes––combining asana, breath, and relaxation––to affect the mind, and prepare it for self-reflection and the deeper states of meditation.

Apply the Yoga Sutra
Beyond the Eight Limbs

Understand and be capable of applying the most potent teachings of yoga as a transformational process for body and mind.

Share the Tantra of
The Yoga Sutra

Lead classes that integrate the traditional teachings on energetics, mindfulness, yoga psychology,  and contemplation.

My Approach...

I led my first teacher training in 2002. Within a decade the widespread popularity of yoga would arrive. Before long, countless varieties of “Yoga Teacher Trainings” would proliferate. In my eyes, many of yoga's most profound elements were being lost: its philosophical framework, meditative and contemplative roots, essentially, yoga as a holistic and comprehensive approach to total wellbeing. 

Witnessing its many "modern" adaptations, I became even more committed to sharing what I had learned and what had touched me so deeply about the practice. I dedicated myself to share and train those who wished to understand––and potentially teach––yoga in a tradition-based approach that, at the same time, was accessible, powerful and most relevant. To those ends, it was essential to train teachers who prioritized being exceptional practitioners first, in other words, to ensure that they embodied what they aspired to teach.

I was privileged to meet and train many extraordinary individuals who, I would watch grow into extraordinary teachers. They collectively helped me understand that teaching was indeed, alchemy.

Every authoritative teacher is necessarily unique. Each is an amalgam, a dynamic blend of distinct life experiences, personal practice, deep study of time-tested knowledge and methodology, all in the melting pot of sustained personal growth. All of it is the necessary alchemy––of what distinctly confers authority onto a teacher.

This is the ethos at the heart of Tantra Yoga Alchemy's courses and trainings.

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What You'll Discover

This is what is inside Secrets of the Sutra

Module One

Understanding the Mind

 

This module explores the intricate structure of the mind according to Vedantic philosophy, providing insights into the fundamental components that shape our thoughts and actions.

Module Two

Mastering Asana According to Patanjali

 

This module delves into Patanjali's perspective on asana practice, offering a profound understanding of the physical and mental aspects of yoga postures.

Module Three

Ishwara Pranidhana - Surrender to the Divine

 

This module examines the concept of Ishwara Pranidhana, exploring its role as a path to samadhi and its practical applications in spiritual practice.

Module Four

Pranayama and Inner Light

 

This module focuses on advanced pranayama techniques and their effects on consciousness, offering practices to awaken inner awareness and spiritual insight.

 
Module Five

Meditative Practices and their Effects

 

This module looks at various aspects of meditation practice, providing guidance on overcoming challenges and choosing appropriate techniques for individual growth.

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All Courses Include:

  • Comprehensive video lectures translate complex topics into user-friendly language.
  • Watch and learn with dynamic visual demonstrations.
  • Learn from a master teacher in the comfort of your home. 
  • Bring the teachings onto your mat and into your experience through asana and meditation practices.
  • Extensive and detailed manual, filled with in-depth illustrations supporting documents and images
  • Lectures, practices and specific assignments, all of which have been meticulously organized to progressively lead you through the course.

4 Core Course Bundle

$1995

  • Includes: Energetics of Sequencing, Tantra, Prana & Sutras courses ONLY
  • 120+ hours of content
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Yoga Alliance CEUs
  • Invites to livestream Q&As
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Secrets of the Sutra

$595

  • 30+ hours of content
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Yoga Alliance CEUs
  • Invites to livestream Q&As
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Entire 300-Hour Program

$3700

  • Includes: All courses in The Fundamentals plus Koshas, Yoga Nidra, Luminous Heart & Art and Science of Meditation
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
  • Yoga Alliance Accreditation
  • Invites to livestream Q&As
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Kind Words

“Valuable…”

“I learned a lot of super valuable aspects, which I am already including in my teaching and self-practice. The course was well-structured, easy to follow and good to understand.  ”

Julia

“Well Designed...”

“I appreciate how [Rod] continues to emphasize the deepening of the more subtle aspects of our yoga practice and to focus more on pranayama and meditation...as very little asana is needed, especially when it is designed so well. This is where the true gold is!”

Sally

“Reconnection...”

“To me the biggest take away was the reconnection to my practice again in a more methodical way and I really loved the kriya practices which bring so much in a short amount of time. On a further level, it gave me courage and confidence again." 

Stephanie

Frequently Asked Questions

Some final thoughts...

 

Secrets of the Yoga Sutra online course captures one of the most vital threads of practice.

Lecture and practices are organized so you can fully integrate the content. Our focus is on the essential insights of the ancient wisdom and translating them into practical knowledge that you can use to create exceptional classes. A downloadable, 120-plus page manual provides additional supportive study content. In addition, there is a featured yoga nidra practice.

Distinct sequences deepen your understanding of the synergystic effects of integrated asana, pranayama and meditation. Collectively, its offerings will deepen your understanding––and mastery––of the process for designing intentional practices. Throughout the course, you will be able to easily locate a given practice and repeat it again and again. 

Automated quizzes have been placed strategically throughout the course, allowing you to assess your comprehension of the main study points. A final assignment encapsulates the entirety of the course. The required reading assignment, The Secrets of the Sutras by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, helps you to further your mastery of the program’s concepts.

After successful completion of the course, including all quizzes, assignments and required reading, you are eligible for curriculum credit towards our Yoga Alliance approved 300-hour Training Program. We are here to guide and support you on your journey.

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