Yoga Philosophy Book Club

Service Description

IN STUDIO BOOKING I would like to invite you to join me at Book Club for our study of Yoga Philosophy. This will be a relaxed and open discussion group in the Chill Out Room with tea and snacks. Each week we will take our time to chant, read, discuss and contemplate the chosen verses and stories. I will let you know before each session (via the newsletter) which sections we will be reading to give you time for reflection. Everyone is welcome, you do not have to be an existing student at the Studio. The first book I have chosen is “An Offering of Leaves” By my friend and teacher Ruth Lauer Manenti (Lady Ruth). The book is a selection of class talks based on verses from various yogic scriptures. eg. Master Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Bhagavad Gita. Hatha Yoga Pradipika etc. Lady Ruth’s beautiful stories bring yogic philosophy to life and make it relatable in a tender and practical way. I love these stories and have used them for inspiration in my teaching over many years. In most wisdom traditions storytelling plays a very important role, it enriches and aids memory and hopefully stops the student getting bored! I will be asking you to reflect on experiences from your own life that could relate to and illustrate the chosen sutras and verses. Please bring a notebook and pen. Please purchase your own copy of the book, An Offering of Leaves by Ruth Lauer Manenti to add to your library. I have a few copies to share if this is not possible for you. In Studio and Live Zoom £5. Recordings will not be available for these sessions.