Yoga Immersion
Interested in deepening your yoga practice?
Yoga Immersion is offered in-person and virtually. It is available as continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance.
At Love Yoga Studio, we offer a variety of Yoga Immersion programs to help you explore the various forms of practice within the yogic tradition.
These programs are immersive experiences in the teachings and practice of yoga. Each yoga immersion program gives you two hours of yoga philosophy discussion, journaling and a physical practice per week. These programs are open to both teachers and non-teachers. All yoga immersion programs run for 12 consecutive weeks and are in the evenings from 7pm-9pm EST.
WINTER 2024-2025
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Yoga Immersion - Yoga Sutras
TUESDAYS 12.3.24-2.25.25
Each class includes a restorative yoga practice, a book club on the Sutras and a social justice in yoga discussion.
Introduction to the Yoga Sutras
Practice/Sadhana & It's Obstacles
Consciousness, Choice & Commitment
Samskaras, Ego, Cravings, Emotions
Mental Modifications & Thought Waves
Attachment & Its Roots
Human Nature
Self-Realization
Pranayama
Purpose of Life
Meditation & Absorption
Living Your Yoga
The Yoga Sutras Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that combines the joys of a yoga book club with the benefits of a consistent restorative yoga practice. Over the course of the three month program, we will read, process and reflect on the yoga sutras based on common themes such as Human Nature, Self-Realization and Purpose of Life. In addition, we will explore the idea of rest as a social justice tool and active act of resistance.
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Yoga Immersion - Yoga Nidra
WEDNESDAYS 12.4.24-2.26.25
[This YI is virtual]
Each class includes a gentle yoga practice, yoga nidra, journaling & discussion.
Introduction to Yoga Nidra
History of Yoga Nidra
The Theory of Yoga Nidra
The Importance of Pratyahara - The 5th Limb of Yoga
Understanding the Panchamaya Kosha System & Yoga Nidra
Supportive Practices for Each Kosha
Understanding the Parts of Yoga Nidra - Part 1
Understanding the Parts of Yoga Nidra - Part 2
Supporting Your Relaxation in Yoga Nidra
Carving Out Time for Yoga Nidra
Developing a Personal Yoga Nidra Practice - Part I
Developing a Personal Yoga Nidra Practice - Part II
The Yoga Nidra Yoga Immersion program is a virtual 12-week immersive experience that explores the practice of yoga nidra. There are many physical, mental and energetic benefits to practicing yoga nidra. The practice of yoga nidra is a practice of yogic sleep that will guide you to a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleeping. Each two hour session will begin with a reading, discussion and journaling reflection on yoga nidra, followed by 20 minutes of gentle yoga and ending with a 35-40 minute yoga nidra practice.
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Yoga Immersion - Bhagavad Gita
THURSDAYS 12.5.24-2.27.25
Each class includes a yin yoga practice, a book club on the Gita and a social justice in yoga discussion.
Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Chapters 13-14
Chapters 15-16
Chapters 17-18
Significance of the Story
The Gita in the 21st Century
The Bhagavad Gita Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that combines the joys of a yoga book club with the benefits of a consistent yoga practice as well as explores the connection between social justice and the practice of yoga. Each week we will experience a guided meditation practice from the liberation for all lens. The second half of the session is a yin yoga class.
SPRING 2025
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Yoga Immersion - Upanishads
TUESDAYS March-May
Each class includes a meditative flow yoga practice, a book club on the Upanishads and a social justice in yoga discussion.
The Inner Ruler
Death as Teacher
The Forest of Wisdom
Sacred Song
The Faces of God
Modes of Knowing
Consciousness & Its Phases
Who Moves the World?
The Breath of Life
Ascent to Joy
The Unity of Life
Beads of Wisdom
The Upanishads Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that combines the joys of a yoga book club with the benefits of a consistent yin yoga practice. Over the course of the three month yoga immersion experience, we will read, process and reflect on the eleven principle short stories of the Upanishads, as well as four of the minor short stories of the Upanishads.
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Yoga Immersion - Breathwork
WEDNESDAYS March-May
[This YI is virtual]
Each class includes a hatha yoga practice, a breathwork exploration and social justice in yoga discussion.
History of Yoga & Parts of the Breath
Purpose of the Breath Parts
Introduction to Prana
Prana & The Upanishads
5 Types of Prana
The Meaning of OM
Prana & the Panchamaya Kosha System - Part 1
Prana & the Panchamaya Kosha System - Part 2
Introduction to Pranayama - Part 1
Introduction to Pranayama - Part 2
The Breath & Emotional Regulation
Pranayama Off the Mat
The Breathwork (Pranayama) Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the third limb of yoga, breath control. Students will be introduced to the philosophical significance of the breath, learn the parts of the breath as well as the benefits to cultivating a pranayama practice. The first part of each two hour class will explore the connection between social justice and the practice of yoga, followed by the practice of a specific breathwork technique. The second part of the session will be a hatha yoga class.
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Yoga Immersion - Koshas
THURSDAYS March-May
Each class includes a yin yoga practice & discussion.
Introduction to the Koshas
1st Kosha - Part 1
1st Kosha - Part 2
2nd Kosha - Part 1
2nd Kosha - Part 2
3rd Kosha - Part 1
3rd Kosha - Part 2
4th Kosha - Part 1
4th Kosha - Part 2
5th Kosha - Part 1
5th Kosha - Part 2
Exploring All Five Koshas
The Koshas Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the exploration of the Panchamaya Kosha system and practice of a hatha yoga class. Over the course of the three month yoga immersion experience, we will explore this system that makes up the human experience and interpenetrates the physical body. The form, function, composition and supportive practices for each of the five Koshas will be discussed and connected journaling prompts will be provided.
SUMMER 2025
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Yoga Immersion - Chakras
TUESDAYS June-August
Each class includes a vinyasa flow practice & discussion.
Introduction to the Chakra System
Root Chakra - Part 1
Root Chakra - Part 2
Sacral Chakra - Part 1
Sacral Chakra - Part 2
Solar Plexus Chakra
Heart Chakra - Part 1
Heart Chakra - Part 2
Throat Chakra - Part 1
Throat Chakra - Part 2
Third Eye Chakra
Crown Chakra
The Chakra Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that offers a deep exploration into the 7 energy centers including the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye and Crown chakras. The Hatha asana (pose) practice will focus on one of the chakras each session and include both chakra-specific affirmations and meditations.
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Yoga Immersion - Koshas
WEDNESDAYS June-August
[This YI is Virtual]
Each class includes a slow vinyasa yoga practice & discussion.
Introduction to the Koshas
1st Kosha - Part 1
1st Kosha - Part 2
2nd Kosha - Part 1
2nd Kosha - Part 2
3rd Kosha - Part 1
3rd Kosha - Part 2
4th Kosha - Part 1
4th Kosha - Part 2
5th Kosha - Part 1
5th Kosha - Part 2
Exploring All Five Koshas
The Koshas Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the exploration of the Panchamaya Kosha system and practice of a slow vinyasa yoga class. Over the course of the three month yoga immersion experience, we will explore this system that makes up the human experience and interpenetrates the physical body. The form, function, composition and supportive practices for each of the five Koshas will be discussed and connected journaling prompts will be provided.
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Yoga Immersion - Yamas & Niyamas
THURSDAYS June-August
Each class includes a hatha yoga practice & discussion.
Overview of the Yamas & Niyamas
Yama #1
Yama #2
Yama #3
Yama #4
Yama #5
Niyama #1
Niyama #2
Niyama #3
Niyama #4
Niyama #5
Living Your Yoga
The Yamas & Niyamas Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the first and second limbs of yoga; moral restraints (yamas) and rules of conduct (niyamas). This course combines the joys of a yoga book club with the benefits of a consistent yoga practice. Each practice will include a discussion of one of the five yamas or one of the five niyamas followed by a hatha yoga practice.
FALL 2025
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Yoga Immersion - 8 Limbs
TUESDAYS September-November
Each class includes a restorative yoga practice & discussion.
What is Yoga?
History of Yoga
Language of Yoga
Energetic Body & Yoga
1st Limb of Yoga
2nd Limb of Yoga
3rd Limb of Yoga
4th Limb of Yoga
5th Limb of Yoga
6th Limb of Yoga
7th Limb of Yoga
8th Limb of Yoga
The 8 Limbs of Yoga, immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the exploration of the eight components of a yoga practice, including the moral restraints (yamas), rules of conduct (niyamas), poses (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), centering/drawing inward (pratyahara), concentration (dharana), meditation (dhyana) and enlightenment (samadhi). Each practice will include a discussion about the topic for that day followed by a restorative yoga practice.
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Yoga Immersion - Chakras
WEDNESDAYS September-November
[This YI is Virtual]
Each class includes a vinyasa flow practice & discussion.
Introduction to the Chakra System
Root Chakra - Part 1
Root Chakra - Part 2
Sacral Chakra - Part 1
Sacral Chakra - Part 2
Solar Plexus Chakra
Heart Chakra - Part 1
Heart Chakra - Part 2
Throat Chakra - Part 1
Throat Chakra - Part 2
Third Eye Chakra
Crown Chakra
The Chakra Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that offers a deep exploration into the 7 energy centers including the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye and Crown chakras. The vinyasa flow practice will focus on one of the chakras each session and include both chakra-specific affirmations and meditations.
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Yoga Immersion - Breathwork
THURSDAYS September-November
Each class includes a yin yoga practice, a breathwork exploration and social justice in yoga discussion.
History of Yoga & Parts of the Breath
Purpose of the Breath Parts
Introduction to Prana
Prana & The Upanishads
5 Types of Prana
The Meaning of OM
Prana & the Panchamaya Kosha System - Part 1
Prana & the Panchamaya Kosha System - Part 2
Introduction to Pranayama - Part 1
Introduction to Pranayama - Part 2
The Breath & Emotional Regulation
Pranayama Off the Mat
The Breathwork (Pranayama) Yoga Immersion program is a 12-week immersive experience, in-studio, that focuses on the third limb of yoga, breath control. Students will be introduced to the philosophical significance of the breath, learn the parts of the breath as well as the benefits to cultivating a pranayama practice. The first part of each two hour session will explore the connection between social justice and the practice of yoga, followed by the practice of a specific breathwork technique. The second part of the session will be a yin yoga class.