The Philosophy & Lifestyle 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.
 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. 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. 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. |
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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 our Seminars Page. To see a full catalogue of Jeffrey Armstrong’s books, tapes, CDs, MP3s, and e-books please see our Products Page. "Ego expands to fill the space not filled with knowledge." |
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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.
Or call Sandi at 1-866-872-6224 to discuss your ideas.
These two series are 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 an Enlightened Lifestyle Series
Step 1 - Life Without Fear
Step 2 - How to Live a Spiritual Lifestyle
Step 3 - The Ultimate Relationship - The First Steps
Step 4 - How to Establish Your Dharma and Achieve Right Livelihood
Step 5 - Yoga/Tantra, Creativity & Sexuality
Step 6 - Healing With Mantras - Speaking Your Truth
Click here for more information on the 6 Steps Series, or to order the CDs individually
COST: $20 each step (2 CDs per Step) plus shipping
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Click here to order the complete 6 Steps - 12 CD Set and save 15% off the total price
Retail: $120 - less 15% - $102 for the complete set
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
Click here for more information on the 7 Steps Series, or to order the CDs individually
COST: $20 each step ( 2 CDs per Step ) plus shipping
We accept VISA or MASTERCARD
Click here to order the complete 7 Steps - 14 CD Set and save 15% off the total price
Retail: $140 - less 15% - $119 for the complete set
Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net
 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 |
The Secret Knowledge of Yoga & Meditation taught in the Vedas and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Whether a student or teacher…these classes will enhance your existing yogic learning by teaching the deeper wisdom of all eight limbs of yoga:
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. In these 9 classes you will learn:
Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong Click here for more information on the 8 Limbs of Yoga Series , Click here to order the complete 8 Limbs of Yoga - 18 CD set Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net |
 "Jeffrey wove the fine threads
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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.
Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong Click here for more information on the Bhakti Yoga Series, Click here to order the complete Bhakti Yoga - 18 CD set Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net |
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Karma Yoga - 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… 1) The Global History of Dharma An Introduction to Karma Yoga Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong Click here for more information on the Karma Yoga Series, Click here to order the complete Karma Yoga - 22 CD set Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net |
"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."
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 Universal Wisdom for Today's Leaders Are you looking for a Universal and Global Perspective? - Jeffrey Armstrong elaborates the core teachings of Jñana Yoga - Jñana yoga is the origin of the word "gnosis" or "knowing" and is the process of seeing one's true self by direct discernment. This four part series will cultivate your discernment, expand your consciousness in all areas of your life and will accelerate your ongoing spiritual journey. 1. Jñana Yoga - Relighting the Lamp of Wisdom Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong Click here for more information on the Jñana Yoga Series, Click here to order the complete Jñana Yoga - 8 CD set Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net |
For the past 12 years Jeffrey Armstrong and his partner, Sandi Graham have traveled and taught the ancient Vedic wisdom as tools of empowerment for personal transformation, advanced relationship skills and enlightenment.
 Jeffrey's vast range of Eastern knowledge and Western academic learning, combined with Sandi's 30 years in business as an image and lifestyle consultant, allow them to embody together the tantric ideal of male and female skills integrated into a balanced and artistic lifestyle. Their courses offer professionals the knowledge of how to consciously choose better business and personal relationships and make health decisions based in part on Ayurvedic body types.
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Fueling the mind-body. Reducing down-time and improving the quality of one’s environment are key factors in today’s lifestyles. Learn to recognize and maintain dynamic and creative attitudes. Based on the Vedic holistic distinctions (the three Gunas) - you’ll wonder why everyone isn’t taught this! In these four classes, you'll learn: Presented by Jeffrey Armstrong Click here for more information on the Sacred Lifestyles Series, Click here to order the complete Sacred Lifestyles - 8 CD set Or call 1-866-872-6224 ~ or by email: vasa108@telus.net
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