Yoga Teachings on Love - Part 1

Join this series of 4 classes to explore the teachings of Love, based on Yoga philosophy and Yoga Psychology.

None of us are given a manual on how to ‘be’. Most of our educational institutions guide us in acquiring intellectual and professional knowledge. But when it comes to love – we are left on our own. We all seek love. We also seek acceptance, understanding, and comfort, which come with being loved. Even though we all reach for it, the path to love is unclear and uncertain. Maybe, we are reaching in the wrong direction.

So what does this concept mean, according to yoga teachings? All yoga teachings lead us to ourselves. This topic is no different.
In this series we will look at the following topics:

Week 1
“I want to find love”. How this concept creates duality and an internal split.
What is duality and how does that create tension and longing?
I need “myself” in order to experience love. Why is “myself” so elusive?

Week 2
Who is this “I” who is looking for love?
Is love even possible?
What does love have to do with devotion?
Let’s talk about energy.

Week 3
Where is love? Tell me, and I will go there!
Is love a desire?
The pendulum on which we swing – from here to there.

Week 4
“I know what love is, and it does not last”. How true is this statement?
Love hurts. Why?
What is the connection between the ideas of love and being in the present moment? Are they one and the same or are they two different things?
True love holds no weight. Begin to discern the weight of love that you might be carrying. How heavy is your love?