Practical Wisdom
How might insights from yogic traditions inspire us today? Do teachings need adapting to modern realities? Where can we turn to find guidance in uncertain times? Would you like to be part of a group that explores these ideas through contemplative dialogue?
Our diverse community meets once a month for collective inquiry. Each live session, held on Zoom, has an organising theme, linking yoga philosophy to contemporary issues. The overall aim is to reflect on what matters via structured discussions.
Some quotations are shared in advance to help us prepare, and suggestions for topics are welcome. There is also a forum for questions and comments between each session, as well as the option for one-to-one discussion with the facilitator, Daniel Simpson.
Together, we develop a space for supportive conversations, combining deep listening with critical thinking. This builds on the approach of the year-long Path of Knowledge, but there's no requirement to have taken that course first – anyone can join us.
To promote group coherence, enrolment is for 12 monthly sessions. These are recorded if you can't be there live (replay access for participants only), and as a bonus you'll have half-price access to any of these courses, which are available to study on-demand:
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Schedule
Dates for 2026-27
SUNDAYS
1: December 13
2: January 17
3: February 14
4: March 14
5: April 11
6: May 9
7: June 6
8: July 11
9: September 19
10: October 17
11: November 14
12: December 12
Facilitator
Daniel Simpson is the author of The Truth of Yoga, an accessible overview of history and philosophy. Having originally studied at Cambridge, he earned an M.A. in yoga studies from SOAS (at the University of London), where he subsequently taught.
He's been studying and practising yoga in various forms since the 1990s, and contributes to teacher trainings internationally, as well as running courses for the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies – and via this website.
His approach is grounded in personal experience, combining clarity with critical thinking. It's also lightened by humour and a passion for stories that he once pursued as a foreign correspondent. He now draws on those skills to host the Ancient Futures podcast.
danielsimpson.info
Enrolment
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Payment Plan
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Terms and Conditions
Payment in advance is required to secure your place.
Access to materials is unlimited, with no expiration date.
Failure to pay instalments suspends your enrolment.
Investment in this series is non-refundable.
