Search My account

Explore Courses

Mindset Development Spiritual Growth

YogaRenew: Yoga Philosophy Course

Course program

Yoga Philosophy Online Course by YogaRenew is a 30-hour self-paced study of ancient yogic wisdom, led by master storyteller Julie Pasqual. The course traces philosophical concepts across the Yoga Sutras, the Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, framing them as living tools for the modern yogi rather than abstract theory.

This course is open to anyone — no prior experience or yoga credential is required. It suits students who want deeper philosophical knowledge alongside their practice, and teachers looking to bring more context into their classes. Anyone curious about the meaning behind yoga’s terms, texts, and lineage will find it useful.

The curriculum moves through the foundational concepts of yoga philosophy and how they shape practice. Topics include understanding the soul, the three parts of the mind, samskaras, the senses, material versus spiritual, the gunas, the law of karma, and the yugas. Students explore the four traditional paths of yoga and study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali alongside the Yamas and Niyamas.

The course also opens up the sound side of the tradition. Students are introduced to the resonant harmonies of the harmonium and practice chanting sacred mantras. Video modules are paired with teachings on ancient yogic texts, dharma talk inspiration, and a downloadable manual with comprehensive readings. By the end, students gain confidence to discuss philosophy and its core concepts in classes or with friends and family.

The course is led by Julie Pasqual, a master storyteller whose study of yoga philosophy includes training with Ragunath Capo, a pilgrimage to India, and immersion in sacred texts including the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam. She was officially initiated in the Hare Krishna lineage and describes yoga philosophy as ‘the path of my heart.’

The format is entirely online and self-paced. Students progress through video modules on their own schedule with no set deadlines, and enrollment includes lifetime access to all materials. The course also provides downloadable readings, a comprehensive manual, dharma talk inspiration, and chanting and mantra practice woven into the lessons. A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered with enrollment.

The curriculum moves through the foundational concepts of yoga philosophy and how they shape practice. Topics include understanding the soul, the three parts of the mind, samskaras, the senses, material versus spiritual, the gunas, the law of karma, and the yugas. Students explore the four traditional paths of yoga and study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali alongside the Yamas and Niyamas.

The course also opens up the sound side of the tradition. Students are introduced to the resonant harmonies of the harmonium and practice chanting sacred mantras. Video modules are paired with teachings on ancient yogic texts, dharma talk inspiration, and a downloadable manual with comprehensive readings. By the end, students gain confidence to discuss philosophy and its core concepts in classes or with friends and family.

Meet your teacher

Julie Pasqual

Julie Pasqual is a master storyteller and yoga philosophy teacher. Her study includes training with Ragunath Capo, a pilgrimage to India, immersion in the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam, and official initiation in the Hare Krishna lineage. She calls yoga philosophy 'the path of my heart.'

Read more about Julie
Julie Pasqual

Keep practicing with YogaRenew

All courses

More yoga philosophy courses

More courses