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

Experience with breath-centered yoga and meditation, including the chant Āyurmantraḥ from the Taittirīya Āraṇyaka, a mantra for health & nourishment. Join Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell, for this gentle yoga practice. Find Cindy Capwell in Asheville, NC, and at YogaAlambana.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/

On January 27th, 2026, Yoga Well's Executive Director Chase Bossart met with the Yoga Well community via Zoom to discuss IAYT's proposed 300-hour Foundations of Yoga Therapy certification track for licensed health care workers. Arguing against IAYT's plan, Chase proposed a series of principles for IAYT to use in future decision-making processes, including:

1. Holding the experiential aspect of Yoga to be equally important to Yoga's informational aspect, and structure requirements accordingly;

2. Honoring Yoga's original Indian anatomies & physiologies as legitimate medical systems separate and apart from the Allopathic models dominant in the West, and not relegating Yoga to be subsumed within those.

Since Viniyoga teachings, as passed down through Mr. Desikachar and T. Krishnamacharya, have so many healing principles important in the therapeutic application of yoga, we consider IAYT an important proponent of Yoga Therapy, and care deeply how they manage their role.

The article, Yoga Bodies, Yoga Minds, is available for download here: https://www.yogawell.com/viniyoga-resources/

If your digestion is lagging or you have an undigested experience, get cozy with this gentle floor practice. Meg Bratt, Yoga Therapist and Yoga Well Student Advisor, guides you to rest and digest. Find Meg in the metro Denver area or online at MySvaha.com. Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays o r the free 15 Minute Breathing Meditation on Thursdays through our offerings page at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/

Join the conversation of yoga beyond physical postures. Focusing on breath-centered yoga and meditation for stress and anxiety, this episode explores yoga therapy training and application in relation to mental health.

Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr Desikachar, Chase Bossart, speaks with Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell. Exploring yoga as an experiential teaching, the craft of meeting a student's current needs while laying down a foundation for more, the breath and developing a quality of attention, and the movement from group classes to individualization of practices, Cindy speaks to her work in the mental health field, including the organization Mental Health America.

Find Cindy Capwell in Asheville, NC, and at YogaAlambana.com. Access live and on-demand courses with Chase at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/

Listen in or chant along as Chase Bossart, Executive Director of Yoga Well Institute, chants Chapter IV of Patañjali's Yogasūtra. The Yogasūtra text is a blueprint that describes how to live 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 in a traditional manner. 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

Listen in or chant along as Chase Bossart, Executive Director of Yoga Well Institute, chants Chapter III of Patañjali's Yogasūtra. The Yogasūtra text is a blueprint that describes how to live 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 in a traditional manner. 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