THE INVITATION Join us for an exploration of non-dual Tantrik yamas and niyamas (ethical guides or principles of living) in an immersion bringing yogic philosophy to life.  

An invitation to unpack and embody these profound teachings through engaged practice and lively discourse that draws directly from Tantrik texts and lived experience.  

We will explore the 10 yamas and 10 niyamas as described in the Śāradā-tilaka or 'Sarasvatī's Ornament'. These extend on and modify the more well known yamas and niyamas of Patanjali and we will explore in the workshop why the philosophy underlying these Tantrik yamas and niyamas may be more suited to the modern day practitioner. 

Expect a full spectrum weekend of study, including conversation, journalling, movement, mantra, and more to give you practical and digestible tools to enrich your practice whether you’re a lover of yoga, or a teacher yourself.  

What are the yamas and niyamas from the Śāradā-tilaka?  

YAMAS 

Ahimsa - non-violence Satya - truth Asteya - non-stealing Bramacarya - wise management of sexual energy Krpa/Daya - mercy, compassion, forgiveness Arjava - straightforwardness Kshama - patience, tolerance Dhrti - calm resolve Mitahara - consume less Sauca - cleanliness  

NIYAMAS 

Tapas - self discipline Santosa - contentment Astikya - faith Dana - giving, generosity Puja - reverence, worship Siddharta-Sravana - listening to the teachings Hri - humility Mati - pondering, enquiry, discrimination Japa - repetition (often referring to mantra) Huta/Homa - offerings into the fire  

Among the myriad of Tantrik teachings we’ve explored in our time as yoga practitioners, teachers and nerds, we’ve found these Tantrik yamas and niyamas to be some of the most resonant and useful philosophical guides in coming back to our truest selves and cultivating healthy connection with others. It feels important to keep them alive!  

We are absolutely still at the tip of the iceberg in terms of learning about them, understanding them and integrating them into our lives. So this felt like the perfect time to invite you to sit alongside us in our journey, to see if these simple yet deep tools hold some magic for you too.  

We are thrilled to explore them with you during this weekend immersion, where discourse and questioning is encouraged and practices are engaged with to bring the theory to life.

Please note:  2-day workshop. 

Saturday: 1-6pm

Sunday: 12.30 - 5.30pm