Advanced Philosophy & Contemplative Practices with Karen Macklin
30 HOURS (24 IN CLASS + 6 INDEPENDENT)
This module focuses on studying Yoga and Buddhist philosophy, and how to use these teachings to develop a deeper understanding of how to live consciously and with purpose.
Karen Macklin, E-RYT 500, will guide you through the origins and practice of mindfulness, as expressed in the Yoga Sutra and the Buddha’s Eightfold Path and Foundations of Mindfulness, and explore what it means to live a life that honors ethical responsibility and self-awareness in the name of personal growth, global peace, and spiritual freedom. Topics covered in this course include exploration of one’s inner purpose, appropriate livelihood and mindful speech, social justice, working with trauma, developing compassionate relationships, and acting from a place of discernment and love in our practices and lives.
The course includes reading, journaling, discussion, meditation, asana, and practice teaching. The course is part online and part in-person. You must be able to attend the whole course for credit.
Required Reading:
1. Yoga Sutra by Patanjali (any translation)
Review Chapters 1 & 2 (before you meet with Karen).
2. Additional readings and notes on the Eightfold Path.
These will be emailed to you by Karen before you meet.
Schedule:
Wednesdays (on Zoom): 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 (6-9pm)
Weekend (in person at NOPA studio): Sat, 2/21 and Sun, 2/22 (12pm-6:30pm)
Price: $950 for this 30-hour module, or $850 if enrolled by January 14, 2026 with discount code: SUTRA
This course is a core module for Folk’s 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification and provides 30 hours toward certification (or 30 Yoga Alliance® CEUs). Core modules can be taken in any order. Students may re-take any of the Core Modules for full credit at a slightly reduced rate. Drop-in participants not enrolled in the full training are required to hold a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate. Folk members & alumni receive 25% off of the full price. Gain unlimited access to all Folk teacher trainings, workshops, and classes with our Yoga School All Access Membership.