Yoga and the Vedic Tradition: The Bhagavad Gita
A four-week special series with Craig Williams
January 8 - 29 at Yoga Yoga South

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered and cherished texts of all of Indian Literature and has influenced the Western mind perhaps more than any other Eastern text. Unfortunately, the Gita has not been explored by the Western Yoga community as much as other texts such as the Yoga Sutras. The Bhagavad Gita is the main text that all six schools of Vedic philosophy look to as their foundation. Therefore, to truly grasp any strain of Yogic thought, one should examine the Gita in detail.

In this series, we examine the Bhagavad Gita as a precious jewel, appreciating its many facets and explore how a deeper understanding of the Gita can allow the reader to prepare the mind and heart for deeper Yogic teachings. We will also examine how the eternal message of the Gita is of utmost importance to the Western world in this time of ecological, psychological, and spiritual crisis and how it can inspire and transform not just one's Yoga practice but one's entire Heart.

Thursdays, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Yoga Yoga South
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: $95
Click here or call (512) 326-3900 to register!

Recommended Reading

The Bhagavad Gita, translation by Swami Prabhavanandha and Christopher Isherwood or traslantion by Winthrop Sargeant
Both of these editions offer accurate yet readable presentations; the Sargeant translation also has a nice pocket edition as well.

About Craig

Craig Williams (Shambhu-Das) is a Clinical Herbalist and Acupuncturist in private practice specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and Yoga. He holds a Master' Degree in Oriental Medicine and is a Professional Member of the American Herbalist Guild. Craig is the recipient of the prestigious "Veda Kovid" title awarded by David Frawley and the American Institute of Vedic Studies recognizing extensive training in the Vedic Sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Vedanta. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies with a focus on Hindu Studies and has studied Mantra therapy with Ashley Thomas- Farrand. More background information can be found on his website at www.AyurvedaAustin.com.

"Craig Williams has studied the Vedic tradition in depth including Ayurvedic Medicine, Vedic Astrology, and the spiritual side of Yoga and Vedanta. In addition, he possesses an excellent knowledge of herbology, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.

Craig has the capacity to teach and practice Ayurveda with reference to both its clinical and philosophical sides, from the herbal treatment of specific diseases to the meditation methods of Yoga for psychological well-being. He can be not only highly informative, but a great inspiration to his patients and students."
- Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri)