Join me for a year-long immersion in yogic traditions, combining practical insights and critical thinking. Expanding on what I’ve taught on the yoga M.A. at SOAS, at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and online, it relates ancient wisdom to modern priorities. We'll explore the ideas that shaped yoga’s evolution, discussing them in fortnightly seminars (held on Sundays, via Zoom). A mix of materials – including videos and readings – will help you prepare. The course concludes with a final project, integrating what you’ve learned with your personal interests.

The Truth of Yoga provides a clear and accessible overview of yoga’s evolution. The book’s concise and engaging chapters describe key themes that have influenced practices over the centuries. Accompanying online courses go a step further, diving deeply into yogic texts – such as the Yoga Sūtra and Bhagavad Gītā – to present what they teach in an interactive format. They‘re light-hearted and fun, and they offer a mixture of scholarly knowledge and traditional wisdom. You can find out more – and enrol today – at: http://truthofyoga.com

It can feel daunting to study alone. We often have books that we’d like to explore, but don’t find time to sit and read. And even if we do, they might spark questions we struggle to answer. It helps to discuss ideas with someone else who offers structure and support. Whatever your priorities — from reading a text to a broader inquiry on how modern practice relates to tradition — we’ll focus clearly on your goals, devising a plan that helps achieve them. Online and in person (location permitting).

I recently launched a new site to share writing and interviews. It’s called Ancient Futures and it’s hosted on Substack, where you can subscribe to get updates by email, as well as share comments. I’ll be adding new material regularly, and my aim is to spark conversations inspiring new writing… For now, read on for an introductory post that describes some ideas I intend to explore. Explaining the title, it starts: “My aim is to explore how ancient wisdom – particularly from yoga and similar traditions – might offer us guidance for facing the future…”

Join me for a fun conversation about yoga history and philosophy – plus many other topics of contemporary interest, from gender imbalances to misappropriation… The Q&A was hosted by Radiant Spirit Yoga as part of their 300-hour teacher training, and they kindly agreed to me sharing the recording. It’s great to have the chance to exchange ideas in an open forum. I hope it might inspire others to include something similar in courses and trainings! Thanks to the all the participants – particularly Pam Wilson and Melissa Cohn of Radiant Spirit.

[IN-PERSON CLASSES SUSPENDED] This dynamic approach to yoga is accessible - suitable both for beginners and those with experience. You don't have to be bendy, or exceptionally fit. Practice helps focus the mind while building strength and flexibility. Sports stars use yoga to help them recover and avoid injury. When restrictions permit, classes are at Upper Rissington Village Hall. In the meantime, online private instruction is available. If you have any questions, please contact the teacher, Daniel Simpson.