Saraswati is the goddess of vak, eloquence, music, art, and science. She is the devi of divine creativity, intuition, and insight in the flow of our lives. Saraswati Immersion integrates insightful darshana, the perspective of Indian Philosophy, the Science of Anatomy and Physiology, and the creativity of yoga choreography and music.

Saraswati immersion is a scientific journey into Anatomy and Physiology with our incredibly knowledgeable guest teacher, Chris Swain. You will explore the anatomical language and landscape of the human body; functional anatomy and biomechanics of the skeletal system and major muscle groups; major organs, the respiratory, digestive, and cardiovascular systems; spine anatomy, the nervous and endocrine system.

Saraswati immersion is also an insightful journey into Yoga Philosophy with Daniel Simpson. Exploring the links between philosophy and practice, we will examine key themes that shaped yoga’s evolution from its earliest origins to today. In the process, we will study ideas from ancient texts, including the Upanishads, the Yoga Sutra, and the Bhagavad Gita, as well as teachings from Buddhism, tantric traditions, and hatha yoga. Our overall objective is to see how modern yoga relates to the past. We will reflect on the development of physical practices over the centuries, and see how priorities change in different contexts. We will also consider our role in this process, engaging with contemporary debates about cultural appropriation and the ongoing question of what is (and isn’t) yoga.