Study — Wisdom Teachings
Yoga Wisdom
Teachings
A contemplative study of the two great texts of Classical Yoga — the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita — with philosopher and teacher Matthew Krepps.
A contemplative study of the two great texts of Classical Yoga — the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita — with philosopher and teacher Matthew Krepps.
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita are not historical documents. They are maps of the human interior — precise, practical, and as alive today as they were when they were first spoken.
Together, they form the philosophical backbone of Classical Yoga. The Sutra gives us the architecture of the mind and the technology of attention. The Gita gives us the crisis of the soul — and the path through it.
Most people encounter these texts as fragments — a sutra here, a verse there — without the context to understand what they're actually saying. These courses change that. They will shift the way you see yourself and the practice you carry.
These are not courses in the conventional sense. They are enduring bodies of study — designed for transformation, not completion.
Each course stands beautifully on its own. Together, they form a complete foundation in Classical Yoga philosophy.
A 10-part introductory course on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — one of yoga's most foundational teachings. Led step by step through the core ideas of Classical Yoga, each lesson breaks down key concepts in accessible language, helping you understand what yoga truly means and how to begin integrating it into your daily life.
New lessons release weekly. Those who enroll now begin at the beginning, with each new lesson arriving in sequence — creating a rhythm of study rather than a library to consume.
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The transformational teaching of the Bhagavad Gita begins at the moment when Arjuna — a trained warrior prince — finds himself unable to act. His experience is not distant or symbolic. We find ourselves in the same situation whenever we know what we should do, but cannot bring ourselves to do it.
This course enters that moment with Arjuna and follows the teaching of Krishna through eight weeks of contemplative study — exploring what it means to act, to surrender, and to live with integrity.
All sales are final. No refunds. — Access the free opening lesson before enrolling →
The Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita speak to each other across centuries. The Sutra gives you the map. The Gita gives you the crisis that makes the map necessary.
Studying both together — as one continuous 18-week exploration — creates something neither course can offer alone: a complete philosophical foundation for a practice that is genuinely transformative.
Matthew has been a practitioner of Yoga and Ayurveda for three decades and a student of philosophy and religion for longer than that. He approaches the Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita not as academic texts to be analyzed, but as living teachings to be inhabited — slowly, honestly, and with the whole of one's attention.
His courses are not lectures. They are contemplative experiences — designed to change not just what you know, but how you see. Each lesson includes teaching, reflection, and a question to carry into ordinary life.
Matt also hosts the podcast The Lost Ways of Knowing — an exploration of what ancient wisdom traditions carry that modernity has forgotten.
Each week a single lesson arrives — conversational, spacious, and grounded in practical application. Long enough for depth. Short enough for absorption.
At the end of each lesson, one question to live with. Not an assignment — an invitation. Something to carry into the week and notice in ordinary experience.
All Yoga Sutra lessons include a personal reflection practice. This is what makes study become transformation rather than information.
Lessons arrive one per week — not all at once. This creates digestion, integration, and anticipation. You are learning to study, not consume.
Every lesson is designed to answer three questions: What am I seeing differently? What am I practicing differently? Who am I becoming?
A complete glossary of Sanskrit terms accompanies both courses — every key word explained in plain English, without losing the depth or precision of the original.
Matthew Krepps teaches the history and philosophy behind these same texts — free, across 22 episodes. Many students say the podcast is what made them ready for the courses.
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No. Both courses are designed to be accessible to complete beginners. The Yoga Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita are both explicitly introductory — meeting you wherever you are and building from there.
When you enroll, a new lesson becomes available each week in sequence. You cannot skip ahead — this is intentional. The pacing is part of the teaching.
Either works as an entry point. The Yoga Sutra is more structured and systematic — a good first step if you want a clear map. The Bhagavad Gita is more narrative and immediate — begin here if you're drawn to story and crisis as a teacher.
Yes — the opening lesson of the Bhagavad Gita is available free. Access it here →
All sales are final for both courses. We encourage you to access the free opening lesson first.
Yes — the bundle of both courses is available for $289, saving $16 versus purchasing separately. Practitioner's Circle members receive an additional 10% off.
Start with the free opening lesson of the Bhagavad Gita — or enroll in either course and begin your first week of study today.