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OVERVIEW OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

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Join Daniel Simpson to explore the main themes that shaped yoga's evolution from its earliest origins to modern approaches.

Together, we'll discuss how priorities changed from renouncing the world to pursuit of well-being – and a globalised focus on postures.

If you've ever felt confused about yoga philosophy, this course puts ideas into context and makes them accessible. It builds on Daniel's recent book, The Truth of Yoga, which brings these subjects to life.

You'll get a clearer understanding of the history of yoga and feel better prepared to discuss it with others, or for further study.

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Removing Confusion


Yoga corrects misperception to free us from suffering.

That's the basic message of most ancient texts, but there are many different teachings and some contradict each other. How do they all fit together? What explains why they change?

The Truth of Yoga is a comprehensive guide to how yoga evolved. The book highlights themes that have shaped its development, and the courses on this site bring those subjects to life. Their format is:

  • Engaging, interactive and fun
  • Designed for practitioners
  • Grounded in evidence

If you've ever felt puzzled by yoga philosophy – or how traditional ideas relate to modern priorities – you're in the right place for some practical insights and straightforward clarity!

Author and Teacher

Daniel Simpson makes philosophy accessible and relevant. He teaches courses at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, on yoga teacher trainings and in workshops around the world.

He is a graduate of Cambridge University and has a master's degree in yoga studies from SOAS. In a previous career, he was a foreign correspondent, working for Reuters and the New York Times.

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Endorsements

Guy Raz

"If you are [a] student of yoga or simply interested in its historical and philosophical underpinnings, you will walk away from this book wiser."

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Monica Milano

"If you’re both fascinated and overwhelmed by yoga philosophy, this is the book for you... It’s the book I wish I was assigned for my 200 hour training."

@monicamilanoyoga

Matthew Hahn

"I am always asked by students what non-academic books they could read... I had high hopes for [The Truth of Yoga] and it did not disappoint."

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The One-Minute Version

A quick introduction to The Truth of Yoga – N.B. courses set a gentler pace... 😅