Online Courses
Study anytime, anywhere, from the comfort of your own home. Receive access to university-level courses in Yoga Studies with many of the leading scholars in the field.
Distance Learning
Study yoga history, philosophy, and Sanskrit language, from the comfort of your own home.
Digital Svādhyāya
Engage in the traditional practice of "Self-Study," using the latest in modern online learning technologies.
Online Community
Join a thriving online community of yoga teachers, practitioners, and students from around the world.
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Sanskrit Courses
Study Classical Sanskrit from the comfort of your own home. Receive access to university-level courses with world-renowned teachers.
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The latest schedule of online courses, hosted by scholars from around the globe.
YS Membership Program
Subscribe to receive unlimited access to all Yogic Studies courses—including past, present, and future offerings.*
*Does not include the Sanskrit courses w/ Dr. Ruppel.
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FREE Lectures
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100-Level Courses
Explore the current 100-Level course offerings available for Self-Study. Sign up anytime, and progress through the Modules at your own pace.
200-Level Courses
Text-Study courses available for Self-Study. Sign up anytime, and progress through the Modules at your own pace.
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Course Bundles
Ready to dive more fully in to your studies? SAVE now by enrolling in multiple courses at once. You'll receive immediate and LIFETIME access to each course, and can progress through the modules entirely at your own pace.
What Students Are Saying
"Seth Powell has created courses for Yogic Studies that engage the yoga practitioner in an honest, insightful and inspiring dialogue, bringing ancient practices into modern conversations. By illuminating the historical, cultural and social context of yoga, we come to see and understand the emergence and popularity of modern postural yoga as an ever evolving expression of the seeker’s journey toward self-development and ultimately self realization."
Nikki Costello
Founder of The Practice, CIYT, C-IAYT
"The best gift you can give yourself as a yoga teacher."
Brankitsa Matic
RYT, YACEP, Denmark
"I cannot recommend Seth's courses highly enough. His presentation of the material is deep and nuanced while remaining clear and accessible. I eagerly awaited the release of each week's material and plan to return to them periodically for years to come."
Zander Winther
MA Philosophy, Yoga Teacher, Vancouver, BC
"This course was exactly what I needed. The term 'yoga' and its history have become so politicized and weaponized, it's hard—but crucially important, especially for yoga teachers—to separate myth from fact. Seth gently lays out the historical evidence alongside various existing narratives with clarity and compassion."
Nerine Guinée
Yoga Teacher, Amman, Jordan
"To everyone who takes a yogic way of life seriously this course is fundamental. Seth Powell is a young and active scholar not just with deep knowledge about yoga, but also a great and kind teacher who generously explains the history of yoga, clearing misconceptions and encouraging everyone to continue studying."
Macarena González Carmona
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Chile
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