A journey through the history of yoga

Dive into a journey through time to discover how yoga has transformed from its origins to the present day.

How does it work?

A distance-learning course of 5 independent modules. At your own pace.

Flexible and at your own pace

Five independent thematic modules. Unlimited access from the moment you sign up — review the classes whenever you need to.

Historical and philosophical rigour

A serious work of historical and philosophical research, based on recent university scholarship, to read yoga in all its complexity.

A coherent historical thread

The five modules can also be taken in continuity — from the Upaniṣads to the contemporary forms of yoga — to build a broader, more critical understanding.

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Who is Ananda

Yoga has always been part of my life — my parents were pioneers in the introduction of yoga in Spain in the seventies. In time, what had been a daily presence turned into a need to understand, contextualise and question the history, sources and transformations of yoga. I hold a degree in Psychology (1997) and a PhD in Philosophy (2014), and I specialised in Indian studies; I have been teaching the history and philosophies of yoga since 2004. I contribute to research journals and projects, both academic and aimed at the general public — most recently to L'encyclopédie du Yoga, edited by Ysé Tardan-Masquelier (Albin Michel, 2021), and to Latināsana: The Avatars of Yoga in Latin America (eds. Adrián Muñoz and Borayin Larios, forthcoming). My wish is to share this path in a close, alive and accessible way, so that yoga can be not only a space of well-being but also of critical thought and freedom.

1974

I was born in Bilbao

My yoga story begins in the Basque Country.

1997

I graduate in Psychology

My first degree, the ground from which everything later grew.

2000

I start teaching yoga in Paris

The beginning of two decades of teaching practice in France.

2014

I get a PhD in Philosophy

A doctorate centred on the history and philosophy of yoga.

2027

Publication of my book "Yogamorfosis"

Forthcoming — a book on the transformations of yoga.

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Testimonials

I have loved following the training from Tokyo. Beyond clarifying the meaning of the texts and the history of yoga, Ananda shares the latest research and knowledge in the field, and answers every possible question. The training opens up many surprising avenues for reflection. Ananda's generosity has also moved me deeply.

Marilene

Student — Tokyo

Thank you, Ananda, for the richness of your teaching, your creativity, the quality of your listening and your ability to answer our questions in a relevant, well-argued and wholehearted way. Every session was more interesting than the last!

Kadidja

Yoga teacher

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Buy a single live class

Pay-per-class access to the next live session. No subscription, no commitment — just one class on its own. Looking for the recurring experience or the free-with-module option? See the group Q&A section below.

Full Access

A coherent journey through the history and philosophy of yoga: all 5 modules.

€500.00€400.00

The 5 modules with unlimited access
Free monthly live Q&A with Ananda
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One-time purchase. Lifetime access.

Module 1

The Upaniṣads: thinking the question "who am I?". A journey to the origins of yoga.

€100.00

Unlimited access to every class of the module (10 h)
Full content (videos, materials and references)
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A meeting space around the history of yoga

A meeting space around the history and philosophy of yoga, open to yoga teachers, students and anyone interested in going beyond surface narratives and engaging more critically and deeply with the history of yoga. 1 monthly Q&A session · 90 min live on Zoom · join by video, audio or chat · recording available afterwards · if you cannot attend, you can send your questions in advance and watch the recording later.