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This Sunday: Yoga Epistemology Workshop

Published 22 days ago • 1 min read

Greetings Reader -

In a world of 60-second news cycles, wildly competing narratives, and hyperbolic supposition posing as authoritative journalism, distinguishing truth from opinion has become increasingly challenging. Without a compass that can reliably point us in the direction of reasonable belief and away from misguided theories, We can easily get lost in a sea of information - and misinformation - overload.

That's where pramāṇa comes in.

Pramāṇa, which means “evidence” in Sanskrit, is yoga philosophy's system for establishing whether or not the information we receive is coming from a valid source of knowledge. It's a tool that helps us distinguish between a justifiable belief and an improbable opinion.

Mastering the science of pramāṇa is an invaluable skill that guides us towards clarity about the truths of yoga philosophy and empowers us to and make sense of the world.

So, I hope you'll join me for this Sunday's live online workshop:

Yoga Epistemology: How To Distinguish Truth From Opinion

Live via Zoom on Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Tuition: $27

This workshop will be recorded and available for replay

In this workshop, we will:

  • Explore three forms of evidence—direct perception, logic, and authoritative testimony—to effectively validate knowledge.
  • Discover at how the three qualities of material nature can amplify, distort, of block our experience of knowledge
  • Learn practical techniques for engaging with sacred texts, enabling you to distinguish literal meanings from metaphorical interpretations, and how to extrapolate these techniques for contemporary applications.

This will be a fun session with lots of time for discussion and Q&A.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your connection with yoga wisdom texts and acquire valuable tools for navigating today's modern media landscape.

Hoping to see you Sunday,

- Hari-k

PS: Members of Yoga Alliance can receive 1.5 hours of CE credit for this workshop. And remember, if you can’t be there for the live workshop, you can watch the replay anytime.

Hari-kirtana das

Hari-kirtana is an author, mentor, and yoga teacher who shares his knowledge and experience of how the yoga wisdom tradition can guide us toward meaningful and transformative spiritual experiences.

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