From the perspective of the Viniyoga tradition, lots of different things can be yoga. As we look to movement, mindfulness, or meditation, yoga philosophy can guide us to not only what yoga is but also the why. Yoga is an experience that can be spoken about in terms of the organizational tools, the preparation, the arising experience, and the results. Join Chase in this brief discussion of how classical definitions can help us piece together: what is yoga?

Exploring the definition from The Bhagavad Gītā Chapter 2 śloka 48's definition of yoga as equanimity, he weaves in perspectives from The Haṭhayogapradīpika and Yogasūtra. Want more yoga philosophy? Chase Bossart will begin his 5th cycle of teaching the Yogasūtras from Chapter 1 starting April 23rd 2026, a journey that takes 6 years from start to finish. You can learn more about this offering at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

Our Viniyoga podcast is a space for engaging yoga philosophy for modern life, though the nature of podcasting is one-sided. We speak and you listen. Your voice and experience is an important piece of these discussions. Join the conversation in how engaged community enriches the mindfulness of personal practice. Yoga functions as an exploration of our being and a genuine expression of self.

Let's explore the magic of human connection that happens in community and the healing happens in relationship. Jeannie Turner, Yoga Therapist, and Yoga Well's Executive Director, Chase Bossart discuss the importance of personal connection through examples of Yoga Well's weekly classes and Yoga Therapist trainings. Chase closes with a chant from a section of the Taittrīya-upaniṣat that we frequently chant in classes together as it illustrates the sanctity of relationship.

Find Jeannie at https://www.theyogapath.me/ and the Viniyoga community at https://viniyoga-therapist-community.mn.co/ Chase Bossart will begin his 5th cycle of teaching the Yogasūtras from Chapter 1 starting April 23rd 2026, a journey that takes 6 years from start to finish. You can learn more about this offering here: https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

Join in this breath centered yoga and meditation practice to savor the warmth of a good friendship. This āsana-free practice focuses on breath development, including retention, and the mantra oṁ mitrāya namah. Find more short practices with our weekly class, 15 Minute Breathing and Meditation. Join the live practice for free on Thursdays at 9:30am PT / 12pm ET. Or enroll in the class for the weekly practice, a monthly course planning and experience discussion with the instructor, as well as access to a year of recordings in our Student Portal. Learn more at https://www.yogawell.com/15-minute-breathing-and-meditation/

Recorded as part of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart on March 31st, 2026, The Deceptively Simple Yogasūtras is a thorough look at one of Yoga's most primary and foundational texts, Patanjali's Yogasūtra. Specifically, why repeated in-depth study is a cornerstone of Viniyoga practice.

Chase Bossart will begin his 5th cycle of teaching the Yogasūtras from Chapter 1 starting April 23rd, a journey that takes 6 years from start to finish.

You can learn more about this offering here: https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

Also, we re-recorded Jeannie's episode and it is much better and is ready for Meg to pull a clip, sorry I didn't mark one, More recordings coming up!

Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar in the Viniyoga lineage, provides yoga philosophy for modern life in the ancient text of the Yogasūtra as a user's guide. This episode is a continuation of Episode #92 from March 3rd, 2026: Contextualizing What is Yoga?, where Chase provided Patañjali's definition of yoga as applicable at every level of practice. Here, explore Yogasūtra I.3 word-by-word, including nuanced translations with a deep understanding of Saṁskṛta and broader philosophical connections. Want to dive further into the Yogasūtra? Chase begins walking through Chapter One this April 2026. Join the weekly discussion group with class recordings at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

In the Viniyoga lineage of therapeutic yoga, there is a focus on yoga beyond physical postures, emphasizing a connection that extends beyond the mind-body. In this episode, explore perspectives on yoga therapy, including the challenges and opportunities of integrating it with Western healthcare.

Join Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar with our episode host and Yoga Therapist, Melissa Shah, as they engage with topics of healing beyond the physical, the importance of prāṇa's functionality, and yoga's techniques being taken out of context. Connect with Melissa at https://www.findyourbreath.net. Want to dive into the Yogasūtra? Chase begins a word-by-word discussion of Chapter One this April 2026. Join the weekly discussion group with class recordings at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

This breath centered yoga and meditation practice is designed to support the digestion of anger by using nāḍīśodhana with ratios and a multi-petaled flower. Find more short practices with our weekly class, 15 Minute Breathing and Meditation. Join the live practice for free on Thursdays at 9:30am PT / 12pm ET. Or enroll in the class for the weekly practice, a monthly course planning and experience discussion with the instructor, as well as access to a year of recordings in our Student Portal. Learn more at https://www.yogawell.com/15-minute-breathing-and-meditation/

Across many sectors of our day-to-day lives, there is an ever-growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty can lead to many disruptions in how we operate: anxiety, difficulty focusing, a sense of despair, and more.

Fortunately, Yoga and its teachings offer a sense of direction and purpose within the chaos. In this recording of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series, Chase Bossart reminds practitioners that Yoga is not just a way of coping with the changing world around us, but rather it is a highly structured system that prepares you specifically for times such as these.

The Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart takes place on the last Tuesday of each month, starting at 11:30amPT/2:30 pm ET, and is open to all. If you would like to attend these talks live mark your calendars and save this Zoom Link : Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart

Patañjali's Yogasūtra presents yoga philosophy for modern life. Chase Bossart, Director of the Yoga Well Institute and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar, explains the definition of Yoga from the Yogasūtra, which differs from the Bhagavad Gītā and Haṭhayogapradīpika in its philosophical presentation. Using the characteristic sūtra, YS I.2 word-by-word, weaving in other relevant sūtras, and illustrating a range of capacities, Chase presents a translation with context and nuance for practical application. The Yogasūtra is a blueprint for living a meaningful and satisfying life, including instructions for coming out of suffering and finding and following your life purpose(s).

Join Chase's weekly Yogasūtra class at https://www.yogawell.com/yoga-philosophy/ The Yoga Well Institute's Yoga Philosophy courses study the sacred texts of yoga traditionally. We read each line, word by word, translating from Sanskrit, reviewing the contexts, discussing the practical applications, answering questions, and sharing experiences. Led by an experienced teacher and enriched by the questions and observations of students in various stages of their personal path, these courses reveal Yoga as a path to be practiced on the mat and in daily life. All Yoga Well courses are recorded and made available in our Student Portal. For an on-demand courses on the utility of the Yogasūtra, explore Yogasūtra in Action at https://courses.yogawell.com/Yogasutras-in-Action

What do yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation have to do with writing? As our Viniyoga podcast continues to explore yoga beyond physical postures, we invite you to this insightful discussion that draws clear parallels with yoga philosophy.

Let this conversation inspire you to share your story. Join our writing mentor host and author of (among many titles) The Scribbling Woman, Nancy Rue, as she talks with Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director, and Carrie Heeter, PhD, meditation designer, research scientist, recently retired professor of Media and Information at Michigan State University, and author of An Inside Look at Meditation: Experiences for healing, support, and transformation. Find Nancy at http://www.nancyrue.com. Receive a free download of Carrie's book at https://www.yogawell.com/viniyoga-resources/. Find Carrie at MeditationConversations.com.

Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays or the free 15 Minute Breathing Meditation on Thursdays through our offerings page at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/ All Yoga Well courses are recorded and made available in our Student Portal. For an on-demand course on the utility of the Yogasūtra, explore Yogasūtra in Action at https://courses.yogawell.com/Yogasutras-in-Action