*Need-based scholarships available, please email laura@ahrens.yoga if financial assistance is needed.

Curriculum

We’ll closely read important yogic texts: the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, The Bhagavadgītā, The Haṭhapradīpikā. I’ll offer insights into the text from an academic perspective and lend you my knowledge of Sanskrit where applicable so you can see the texts through those eyes (without having to learn a new language). Most importantly in this context, I’ll interpret the teachings as a practitioner and teacher. This roots your understanding deeply, but also allows it to become realization‍, not just information. With the overlay of prioritizing practice, and offered in a way that is systematic and meets you where you are, you'll learn to apply these teachings to your life. You'll learn to strengthen your yoga sādhanā (practice) so that it becomes both doable and livable.

Includes:

• Consistent leadership and guidance, prepared materials and lesson plan each session

• Access to instructor via email to ask questions/reflect on practice in-between sessions

• Options for participation: Co-create space community space over the course of the year- ask questions, share insights, collaborate- or sit back and absorb, either live or via the recordings.

• Recordings of all sessions for all participants, available until 6 months post-program

• Access to a yearlong member portal, where all recordings and information will be easily accessible

Schedule

Most* Thursdays in 2027 from 6:30-8pm Eastern.

January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th | March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | May 6th, 13th, 20th | June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

July 15th, 22nd, 29th | August 5th, 12th, 26th | September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th | November 4th, 11th, 18th | December 2nd, 9th, 16th

*Dates may be subject to change, with as much notice as possible. Thursdays before a holiday weekend are off, as are a couple of important dates in my life. My yearlong programs are usually 40 weeks, but 3 extra weeks are scheduled just in case. If nothing arises, they will be bonuses and remain as scheduled.

The Portal

When you click to make your purchase, you will be prompted to either a) create an account or b) log-in. If you are currently an online studio member and you can log in at checkout instead. If you use the same login you created for the online studio, once you complete your purchase, you can toggle between the two online member platforms. If you are a not a member of the online studio, you will be prompted to create a login; this is how you'll access the member portal for Steadfast Sādhanā. You will have access to the member portal for 18 months (6 months past the completion of the program). All recordings will be uploaded to the portal and available to participants on-demand.