Summer Sutra Series

June 2026

Cover of 'Living the Sutras' by Roxanna Kopp Smith, featuring a decorative background, text about a 6-week journey into the heart, and an illustration of a hand gesture.

Living the Sutras: A 6-Week Journey into the Heart of Yoga

This series is an opportunity to explore the timeless wisdom of the Yoga Sutras in a way that is practical, accessible, reflective, and deeply relevant to modern life.

This series invites students to explore yoga beyond the physical postures, as a path of awareness, inner steadiness, self-study, and compassionate living.

Through guided discussion, contemplative inquiry, journaling, meditation, and shared community, participants will deepen their understanding of yoga philosophy while learning tools to integrate these teachings into everyday life.

Participants can expect to cultivate greater mindfulness, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and connection,  both within themselves and in community with others.

Sessions will be at Indigo Yoga in Walnut Creek on Sunday evenings starting June 21st, 7:00-8:30pm.

Course Schedule:

Week 1 – Sunday, June 21st

Introduction to the Yoga Sutras; Yoga Beyond the Mat

Week 2 – Sunday, June 28th

Quieting the Mind; Understanding Thought Patterns & Inner Stillness

Week 3 – Sunday, July 5th

The Kleshas; Understanding Suffering, Attachment & Fear 

Week 4 – Sunday, July 12th

Practice & Presence; Abhyasa, Vairagya & the Obstacles on the Path

Week 5 – Sunday, July 19th

The Eight Limbs of Yoga; Living Yoga in Everyday Life

Week 6 – Sunday, July 26th

Meditation, Integration & Living the Sutras; Bringing the Teachings into Daily Life

Course Enrollment Fee

  • Full Course – 6 Classes: $210 ($35 each)
  • Drop-In: $45