Expertly guided discussion points for this seminal yoga text. Illuminate key ideas and guide juicy real-life discussions. Perfect for 200-hour, 300-hour, continuing education, or for use as a personal study guide.

Fully editable.

What’s included

• Discussion points and contemplations to understand and personalize The Bhagavad Gita
• 6 hours of discussion
• Historical context notes and alternate translations
• Curriculum specially designed to make philosophy relevant for yogis
• Fun and interactive discussions and activities to drive learning home
• Trainer Notes provided in pfd and Word format.

What you need

• Students should have a copy of the text by their translator of choice

Learning objectives

By the end of this lesson, your students will be able to:

Part 1: 60 minutes

• Describe the historical context for the “Bhagavad Gita”
• Describe the significance of “the field”
• Identify and describe the importance of Arjuna and his quandary
• Describe the metaphorical importance of Krishna
• Define dharma
• Describe the principles of jnana yoga

Part 2: 60 minutes

• Describe the principles of karma yoga
• Define dharma
• Apply the principles of karma yoga to one’s daily life

Part 3: 60 minutes

• Describe the principles of bhakti yoga
• Apply the principles of bhakti yoga to one’s daily life

Part 4: 60 minutes (optional project could add 1-2 hours)

• Describe the principles of jnana yoga
• Apply the principles of jnana yoga to one’s daily life

Part 5: 2 hours

• Integrate and apply key ideas to your life.
• Explore meditation practices related to the different kinds of yoga.