Modern Yoga: Understanding The Patterns That Run Your Life

In this 1hr short course Duncan moves through a lecture outlining and exploring seven critical spiritual practices of the Modern Yogi.

Including: Maha Vrata, taking the great vow. Transcending suffering through understanding the Kleshas. The Jiva-Atman, individual soul and Svadhyaya, study of the self. The three types of Karma we encounter in life and the conscious choice available to us through the Buddhi, higher intellect. Understanding the Ahamkara, the I-am maker and Santosha, contentment. Vasana and Samkaras, understanding the unconscious thought patterns that can run your life. And Sadhana, utilising the practice of yoga to transcend suffering.

1 CPD points will be automatically allocated to your dashboard on completion of this course.

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Yoga Australia · 6 November 2023

About the Teacher

Duncan is the original pioneer of contemporary yoga in Australia and the Founder, Master Facilitator and CEO of Power Living. With 20+ years’ of teaching experience behind him, he continues to share his modern-day yoga philosophy with the community.

He has an anatomy background in NeuroSpinology, has completed extensive traditional yoga studies with Georg Feuerstein and practiced Raja Yoga for nearly 20 years. 

Smashing the traditional yoga stereotypes, it’s his creative vision and courageous spirit that have shaped what Power Living is today: one of Australia’s largest and most successful yoga communities.  Seven studios across Australia; 12,000 students coming to classes each week; a world-class 200-500hr teacher training program with thousands of graduates globally. He is author of Modern Yoga, creator of multiple yoga DVDs/CDs and launched Australia’s first virtual yoga platform, Yogaholics.

Duncan’s classes will take you on a powerful and transformational journey. His teachings blend pre and post-classical yoga philosophies with traditional Hatha, contemporary Vinyasa and Yin Yoga methodologies, influencing their evolution in Australia and New Zealand.

Duncan has headlined at Wanderlust Festivals in New Zealand and Australia, supported Michael Franti with his Soulshine Tour at Bluesfest Byron Bay, worked closely with chef Pete Evans and has spoken at Nike events.