For most people, yoga begins with the physical practice. We start taking yoga classes to get some exercise, maybe because our doctor recommended it, or we just want the feeling of release that sets in after having done some sort of focused movement. Over time, as you become more accustomed to how to do the postures, curiosity sets in and you may start to wonder: why do we do this? What is the history of yoga all about? Learning about yogic philosophy can help bring more context to your asana practice informing you of its roots.  

Some topics covered in these programs include how to live a yogic lifestyle, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Ayurveda, the branches of yoga, and the chakra system, to name a few.

Wondering what it's like to go through the Immersion program? Here's what HeartSong student Sheri Johnson had to say:

"Like many other people, I initially got into yoga to help with a back injury. After going to classes at my local health club for a few years and doing the same routine poses over and over, I wanted to find a way to develop my yoga practice and explore what else it could have to offer. Three years ago, I decided to take the plunge and do my first Summer Intensive. It was such great experience, that I just wanted more, so when the opportunity for the year-long Immersion came about I couldn't wait. Not only did we explore asanas in depth (being an anatomy/physiology junkie, I love that!) and all those other areas of yoga beyond asana, but I can say it was a truly transformative experience beyond what I could ever have imagined! I learned a lot about myself and had some areas of personal healing that came about because of that exploration. The Immersion really helped kick start a home meditation and yoga practice that I had struggled with developing. It changed my body, mind, and spirit, and gave me the tools to help yoga become a sustaining force in my life."