Core Concepts of Yoga Philosophy



This course will cover major topics in yoga philosophy, including the cycle of creation, the dimensional realms of existence, the layers of the human mind, chakras and kundalini, and the process of transmigration of souls. Many esoteric topics will also be included, such as khamurtis, devayonis, deities of maharloka, and control of vrittis.

The presentations will be in the form of polished powerpoint shows. Even those who have had prior study of these topics will come away with new depths of understanding.

What will you gain from this course?


Join Liisa Kannisto for this 4-session course that will cover major topics in yoga philosophy. In this course you will:

  • experience in depth presentations on core topics in yoga philosophy
  • be uplifted by the inspiring images that illustrate subtle concepts
  • be exposed to philosophical ideas that give rational explanation of mystical phenomena
  • be introduced to Shrii Shrii Anandamurti's systematic treatment of deep yogic wisdom

This course is closed for enrollment.

Guest Lecturer Liisa Kannisto



Liisa Kannisto (Finland) is the guest lecturer for this course. She first studied P.R. Sarkar's yoga philosophy more than 50 years ago and has been a meditation teacher for more than 20 years. She is a former trainer of Yoga Teacher Trainings for Ananda Seva Finland, and has led women’s retreats and ceremonies in Finland for many years. She now resides in Espoo, Finland.