Yoga Wisdom

 The Philosophy & Life Style of Yoga

Namaste,

By 2006, 10% of people in Canada and the USA were practicing some form of yoga.  That’s over 40 million people. 

Whether you are new to yoga, a practitioner or teacher...or philosophically minded or seeking to integrate or compare yogic wisdom with its particular religious tradition, welcome to the YOGA PHILOSOPHY area of our site. Think of this as a doorway or portal into a new understanding of yoga that will accelerate and expand your consciousness in your ongoing spiritual journey. Welcome to the Wisdom of the East.     



"Ego expands to fill the space

not filled with knowledge."
Jeffrey Armstrong
Over the last 35 years, Jeffrey Armstrong has synthesized the Vedas into dynamic, accessible teachings. This life-altering wisdom, in all its full passion, clarity and meaning, is now easily available on CD’s and tapes to spiritual seekers world-wide.


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These rare classes will reveal powerful insights, inspire profound meditations and create a background of philosophical understanding to support your yogic practice and search for truth. Under normal circumstances you would have to spend many years to acquire the knowledge and vision these classes will reveal.

"The real aim of yoga is not health or physical fitness, or even balance and peace of mind. Those are by-products of achieving a state of permanent reconnection with our true eternal nature, the Supreme Reality and Being who is the source of all." Jeffrey Armstrong

Yoga is the process of restoring our lost connection to the Source of our existence.  There are many paths to yoga, and there is a natural evolution from the physical, to the psychological, to the spiritual, which culminates in developing a relationship with the Supreme Being.  The Vedic texts - a vast library of profound spiritual knowledge from which all these paths of yoga are derived - lead us in this direction.

Over the last 35 years, Jeffrey Armstrong has synthesized the Vedas into dynamic, accessible teachings.  This life-altering wisdom, in all its full passion, clarity and meaning, is now easily available to spiritual seekers world-wide.

If you are a beginning or intermediate student of yoga philosophy, we offer a series of foundation talks on major yoga topics that lead to our more advanced classes addressed in VASA (Vedic Academy of Science and Arts). This includes the two epics, The Ramayana and The Mahabharata, the Bhagavad-gita, the Puranas, the Upanisads and the Vedanta Sutras. 

If you are a yoga teacher or a serious student of yoga you will want to explore the offerings of VASA to enhance your knowledge or to become a certified teacher of yoga philosophy. Jeffrey Armstrong is also available to teach at your yoga studio or retreat. 

Just as yoga links us to the Divine, so the various Vedic subjects on this website are linked to yoga.  For the ongoing personal development of people from all walks of life, please click on Seminars Page. To see a full catalogue of Jeffrey Armstrong’s books, tapes, CDs, MP3s, and e-books please see Products.

How to invite Jeffrey Armstrong to speak at your Yoga Studio

Email us and tell us about your studio and what your students might like to learn.  Jeffrey can do an evening talk which may lead to a weekend or 1 day seminar on various topics. He would also be available for radio, press or TV interviews as well as private AyurVedic Astrology consultations while he's in your city.

Please call Sandi at 1-866-872-6224 to discuss your ideas.

The Yoga Philosophy Series

This series is a good place to begin, as these 2 hr classes offer an in-depth overview and in certain ways sets a premise for the deeper classes to follow. They clearly answer many of the everyday questions practitioners have and clarify many of the misunderstandings commonly held about what yoga really is.

6 Steps To a Yogic Lifestyle Series

Step 1  Life Without Fear
Step 2  How to Live a Spiritual Lifestyle
Step 3  Yoga/Tantra, Creativity & Sexuality
Step 4  The Ultimate Relationship - The First Steps
Step 5  How to Establish Your Dharma and Achieve Right Livelihood
Step 6  Healing With Mantras / Speaking Your Truth
 
7 Steps to Greater Freedom Series

Step 1  The 3 Kinds of Karma - Free Will and the Mechanics of Cause and Effect
Step 2 The 9 Personalities - Who are You? How to Recognize the Original Archetypes of Personhood
Step 3  The 4 Aims of Human Life - How to Build a Successful and Meaningful Life
Step 4  The 4 Pillars of Dharma - How to Support Your Truth With Integrity
Step 5  The 10 Qualities for Greater Freedom - The Do's and Don't of     Spiritual Living
Step 6  The 4 Doors of Ultimate Reality - How to Choose Your Final Destination
Step 7  The 5 Flavors of Divine Love - The Recipe for Unconditional Love

Essential Learning for Yoga Practitioners and Teachers

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - a CD Series Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong  

Most of those practitioners
naturally begin with yogic postures
and breathing exercises or Asana
and Pranayama. Anyone who has
been introduced to yoga soon
learns that Asanas (postures) and
Pranayama (breathing) are but
two of its practices. 

The concept of Ishvara Pranadan
or worship of the Supreme
in integral to perfecting yoga practice.
In two of the most famous books
from India: “The Bhagavad Gita
and The Bhagavat Purana
by Veda Vyasadev"
Bhakti Yoga is described
 in great detail.  

Perfecting the Eight Limbs of Yoga
The Secret Knowledge of Yoga & Meditation taught in the Vedas
and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Satsang, Mantras & Meditations with Jeffrey Armstrong
Featuring Pete McCormack on Guitar

Anyone who has been introduced to yoga soon learns that Asanas (postures) and Pranayama (breathing) are but two of its practices.  Those two are actually part of the 8 subjects that are known as “Ashta Anga” or the 8 Limbs of Yoga. One of the most famous books from India: “The Yoga Sutras” by Patanjali describes all these limbs in great detail.  

If you are teaching yoga – these classes are essential tools in your curriculum.

If a student of life…invaluable for balance, health and spiritual well being.

Whether a student or teacher…these classes will enhance your existing yogic learning by teaching the deeper wisdom of all eight limbs of yoga – 1. Asana 2. Pranayama 3. Pratyahara 4. Dharana 5. Dhyana 6. Samadhi. 7. Yama 8. Niyama and 9. The Summary Class.

In these 9 classes you will learn: 

  1. The biological basis of asana and pranayama - methods of relaxation and breathing.
  2. Internal and external lifestyle techniques to support yoga, sense control, focus of the mind and memory skills.
  3. A variety of mantras and meditation techniques.
  4. How to achieve the ultimate states of yogic consciousness.

COST: $20 each (2cd’s per set)
VISA /MASTERCARD plus shipping charges apply.

Order the complete set and receive FREE shipping anywhere in N. America

Order 1-866-872-6224 vasa108@telus.net
The 9 Paths of Bhakti Yoga

"Jeffrey wove the fine threads of yogic knowledge and devotional wisdom together in an unforgettable and life-altering way." Richelle Jarrell - Author, teacher and student.

Devotional meditation or Bhakti yoga is the process of perfecting our spiritual life though pure loving emotions which then overflows into all our relationships.

VASA, Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts is pleased to present The 9 Paths of BHAKTI Yoga.  Each class will cover one topic and teach how to implement the knowledge. Presented by one of N. America’s leading teachers on Yoga Philosophy, Jeffrey Armstrong.

Whether you are a student or teacher…these classes will enhance your existing yogic learning by teaching the deeper wisdom of Bhakti Yoga – 1.Shravanam 2. Kirtanam, 3.Vishnu Smaranam 4. Pada Sevanam 5. Archanam 6. Vandanam 7. Dasyam, 8. Sakhyam and 9.Atma Nivedaman.

Satsang, Mantras & Meditations with Jeffrey Armstrong
Featuring Pete McCormack on Guitar

COST: $20 each (2cd’s per set)
VISA /MASTERCARD plus shipping charges apply.

Order the complete set and receive FREE shipping anywhere in N. America

Order 1-866-872-6224 vasa108@telus.net
Karma Yoga - The 9 Empowerments for Integrous & Sustainable Action in the World 

Comments from Attendees...
"This seminar surpassed any workshop that teaches one in achieving success, wealth and fame...every school, corporation, family and individual should take this workshop." Sonja Picard www.SonjaPicard.com 
"An extremely concise and transformative delivery of essential ancient wisdom and technology. Very, very uplifting." Max Tomaszewski - President of Omadon Group

Karma  Yoga
Practical Spirituality for your daily life...

The 9 Empowerments for Integrous & Sustainable Action in the World

This lecture series is based on the Profound Universal Knowledge contained in the Bhagavad Gita.

Whether you are a student, teacher of yoga, or a busy executive…
These inspiring classes based on the Bhagavad Gita, will reveal powerful insights, profound meditations and create a background of philosophical understanding to support your yogic practice, your personal life and your business. Under normal circumstances you would have to spend many years to acquire the spiritual knowledge and global perspective these classes reveal.

  1. The Global History of Dharma An Introduction to Karma Yoga
  2. Karma - The Path of Right Action
  3. Overcoming Fear & Depression by Reclaiming Your True Nature
  4. Reconnecting With the Supreme Soul Paramatma - The Goal of All Yoga
  5. Raja Yoga  - Action on Behalf of the Supreme Being
  6. Svadharma - The Secret to Karma
  7. Difference is Real - The Philosophy of Karma Yoga
  8. Environmentalism as Karma Yoga
  9. Service of the Divine - The Secret of Seva
  10. Karma Yoga and the Wheel of Birth & Death
  11. Summary Class on Karma Yoga

Includes Satsang, Mantras & Meditations presented by one
of N. America’s leading teachers on Yoga Philosophy, Jeffrey Armstrong.

Featuring Pete McCormack on Guitar

COST: $20 each (2cd’s per set)

VISA /MASTERCARD plus shipping charges apply.

Order the complete set and receive FREE shipping anywhere in N. America

Order 1-866-872-6224
Jnana Yoga

Universal Wisdom for Today's Leaders – LECTURE Series

"Thank you so much for making this knowledge so accessible and relevant to life today.  Not only did this seminar deepen my spiritual practice and Ashtanga yoga practice, but it also gave me powerful insights on how to run a more successful, ethical, creative and sustainable business." Samantha Reynolds www.echomemoirs.com

Are you looking for a Universal and global perspective?

4 class Series on jnana YOGA

Jeffrey Armstrong elaborates the core teachings of jnâna yoga - The Yoga of Knowledge. 

Jnâna yoga is the origin of the word "gnosis" or "knowing" and is the process of seeing one's true self by direct discernment.

This series will cultivate your discernment, expand your consciousness in all areas of your life and will accelerate your ongoing spiritual journey.  

1. Jnana Yoga -  Relighting the Lamp of Wisdom
2. Jnana Yoga -  Knowledge of the True Self, Liberation & Cooperation with Nature
3. Jnana Yoga - Knowing the Individual & Cosmic Self
4. The Relationship Between Jnana Yoga and Vedanta

Satsang, Mantras & Meditations with Jeffrey Armstrong
Featuring Pete McCormack on Guitar

COST: $20 each (2cd’s per set)
VISA /MASTERCARD plus shipping charges apply.

Order the complete set and receive FREE shipping anywhere in N. America

Order 1-866-872-6224 vasa108@telus.net