The Peaceful Warriors Yoga School: 10-Hour Yoga History Module

This module is for yoga students, current practitioners, and aspiring teachers at any level who want to explore the origins of yoga, refresh their understanding of its classical texts, or bring more historical and philosophical depth into their teaching. No prerequisites are required.

The curriculum centers on three 2-hour audio masterclasses led by Senior Lead Teacher Bernd Windhofer. The first traces the history of yoga, tracking how the practice has evolved from its earliest roots into contemporary forms. The second explores the Six Systems of Indian philosophy and their relationship to yoga as a path of self-knowledge. The third introduces the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, one of the foundational texts of classical yoga.

Alongside the masterclasses, students receive a one-hour FAQ video with Bernd, a downloadable Yoga History Manual, and module assignments with one-to-one feedback. Together these materials offer a focused introduction to the origins, key systems, and core scriptures that inform modern yoga practice.

The module is led by Bernd Windhofer, Senior Lead Teacher at The Peaceful Warriors Yoga School. Bernd has been immersed in daily yoga practice since 2001, drawing on a background in the performing arts and a long-standing interest in the philosophical dimensions of the tradition. He teaches through asana, pranayama, meditation, and textual study, aiming to meet each student at their individual level.

The program is fully online and on-demand. Students receive immediate access upon enrollment and progress at their own pace, with lifetime access to all course materials. Assessment is handled through module assignments reviewed with one-to-one feedback from Bernd, and participants also join The Peaceful Warriors virtual community of students, graduates, and teachers.

The curriculum centers on three 2-hour audio masterclasses led by Senior Lead Teacher Bernd Windhofer. The first traces the history of yoga, tracking how the practice has evolved from its earliest roots into contemporary forms. The second explores the Six Systems of Indian philosophy and their relationship to yoga as a path of self-knowledge. The third introduces the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, one of the foundational texts of classical yoga.

Alongside the masterclasses, students receive a one-hour FAQ video with Bernd, a downloadable Yoga History Manual, and module assignments with one-to-one feedback. Together these materials offer a focused introduction to the origins, key systems, and core scriptures that inform modern yoga practice.