Strong Mind Yoga
THE RAJA YOGA FOUNDATION COURSE
80% of students come to yoga to improve their mental health. Yoga for cultivating strong minds is needed more than ever!
In an era where more people than ever turn to yoga for mental clarity and emotional resilience, Raja Yoga—the ‘royal path’ of meditation and mindful living—offers profound tools to quiet the mind and cultivate inner peace. This course introduces seekers to Patanjali’s timeless wisdom (the 8 Limbs of Yoga) through practical techniques like breathwork, focus training, and ethical living—no prior experience needed. For teachers, it’s a deep dive into the philosophy and teaching methods behind these transformative practices, empowering you to guide students beyond physical postures into the heart of yoga: lasting mental and spiritual well-being.
Hersha Yoga’s Strong Mind Yoga is available in two parts:
1) Introduction & Foundation
2) Teacher Training
THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO:
You want to reduce stress or anxiety through more than just physical yoga—Raja Yoga offers the mental tools.
You’re curious about meditation but feel overwhelmed—we break it down step by step.
You’re a yoga teacher ready to move beyond asana and confidently guide students in mindfulness & philosophy.
You crave focus and clarity in daily life but struggle with a distracted mind.
You sense yoga is deeper than movement and want to explore its ethical and spiritual roots.
You’re a therapist, coach, or wellness professional looking to integrate yogic mindfulness into your work.
What you will learn…
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The history and essence of Raja Yoga & Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
Why the 8 Limbs of Yoga are a blueprint for modern well-being.
The science of meditation and how it rewires stress patterns.
Core ethical principles (yamas/niyamas) for daily life.
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Pranayama (breathwork): 4 key techniques to calm the nervous system.
Meditation step-by-step: From focus to effortless awareness.
How to silence mental chatter using mantra and mindfulness.
The art of self-discipline (tapas) without burnout.
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How to design a personal ritual (morning/evening) for consistency.
Applying yoga philosophy to work, relationships, and challenges.
For teachers: Simple ways to blend Raja Yoga into existing classes (e.g., theme a vinyasa class around ahimsa or guide savasana with breath awareness).
For all: How to share these tools with family, teams, or communities.
“Though the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a life long study, I now have a much clearer understanding of the sutras. I find that I refer back to many of the teachings in my day to day life. When challenges arise I have real tools that I can call upon to help me.”