The Heart of Yoga: A Journey of Consciousness & Practice Discover Who You Truly Are

Name: The Heart of Yoga: A Journey of Consciousness & Practice Discover Who You Truly Are
Start: 2025-11-15T15:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-11-15T20:00:00+03:00
Location: YogaŞala (Nişantaşı)

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 03:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+03:00

Location

YogaŞala (Nişantaşı) | Istanbul, IB

The Heart of Yoga: A Journey of Consciousness & Practice
Discover Who You Truly Are

You feel it on the mat—a moment of pure peace, a glimpse of quiet awareness amidst the noise of daily life. But what is that feeling? Yoga philosophy teaches us that this is a glimpse of our true nature. We are not our thoughts, our jobs, or our stress; we are the conscious awareness witnessing it all.

This course is an invitation to explore that fundamental truth. What is the journey of self-discovery? What could be the goal of understanding what we truly are? For thousands of years, yogic wisdom has provided a transformative map for this very journey, profoundly changing the lives of millions.

We move beyond the physical postures to explore the ancient wisdom that answers life's biggest questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How can I live with more peace and purpose?

Join us on this journey, where you will:
* Understand the Map: Learn the basic concepts and language of yoga philosophy that describe the journey of the conscious being.
* Explore Timeless Wisdom: Dive into the core highlights of two main scriptures that serve as guidebooks to awareness and the Self.
* Shift Your Goal: Move from a practice focused solely on the body to one aimed at calming the mind and resting in conscious awareness.
* Embrace the Journey: Discover how the practices you love are designed to peel away layers of conditioning, revealing the peace and purpose that is already within you.
* Apply Ancient Insights: Learn to use this wisdom as a practical tool to navigate modern stress, anxiety, and find answers from within.
* Find Your Sangha: Connect with a like-minded community of seekers on the same path.

The course will be divided in 3 parts:

Part 1: The Map (Nov 15-16)
Decoding the ancient Sanskrit terms and core principles that form yoga's philosophical map.

Part 2: The Guidebook (Nov 29-30)
Unlocking the practical guidebook for mastering the mind: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

Part 3: The Dialogue (Dec 13-14)
Answering life's biggest questions through an immersive journey into the Bhagavad Gita's timeless dialogue.

This course is your first step on a transformative path. If you feel called to go deeper, we offer extended studies for continued exploration.

No previous philosophy knowledge needed. Just an open heart and a willingness to explore the world within.

VENUE: YogaŞala Nişantaşı

HOURS: 15:00-20:00

FEE:

Full Program Fee: 4500 TL
Single Modül: 2000 TL

****Workshop language will be English, and Turkish translation will be provided upon request.
*** For all level.

Yara Ulcay:

A Senior Yoga Teacher with over 30 years of experience, Yara Ulcay has been an instructor of Hatha Yoga since 1992. Her primary expertise and passion lie in meditation and yoga philosophy, which she sees as both the means and the ultimate goal of the yogic path. As a highly certified expert, she shares this transformative wisdom with great joy and sincerity.

Arda Koçaş:

Arda is a philosophy teacher and a yoga instructor from the bhakti tradition, who has deepened in the fields of Yoga and Vedanta. With over a decade of visits and work around the world, he has blended theoretical knowledge with life experience. He develops a model of vision and understanding rooted in philosophical knowledge, yet integrated into life experience, aiming to demonstrate that the inner journey is not merely a system equipped with techniques but a journey of devotion.