Dharma Sessions with Geraldine Garcia Esquivel

This monthly Dharma session is a contemplative and educational workshop series designed to explore the foundational teachings of yoga philosophy together. Each session focuses on a different theme drawn from classical yogic texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras.

In this beginner friendly workshops will blend short lectures, group discussion, reflection, and practical application, making ancient teachings accessible and relevant to modern life.

Who is it for?
• Yoga practitioners of all levels
• Yoga teachers and teacher trainees
• Spiritual seekers interested in philosophy, mindfulness, and self-inquiry
• No prior philosophy study required

What will we learn?
• Gain a foundational understanding of key yoga philosophy texts
• Explore how yogic wisdom applies to daily life, relationships, and personal growth
• Build community through shared inquiry and dialogue
• A deeper understanding of yoga as a life philosophy
• Tools for mindful living and ethical decision-making
• Increased self-awareness and inner clarity

Workshop Structure (2 Hours)
• Opening grounding or meditation (10 min)
• Philosophy talk / teaching (35–40 min)
• Group discussion & inquiry (35 min)
• Reflection, journaling, or contemplative practice (15 min)
• Q&A and closing practice (10–15 min)

Materials
• Handouts or suggested readings (provided by the teacher)
• Journal and pen recommended

Schedule:

April 12th 2026: Niyamas: Inner Observances & Self-Discipline
– Saucha, santosha, tapas, svādhyāya, īśvara praṇidhāna

May 3 2026: Asana, Pranayama & Pratyahara
– Preparing the body and senses for deeper awareness - Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi
– The inner limbs: concentration, meditation, and integration

June 7 2026: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali
– Visiting some of the most important yoga sutras

July 5 2026: The Kleshas - obstacles to Yoga and other core concepts 

August 2 2026: The Chakras

September 6 2026: Mantras and Mudras

October 4 2026: Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
– Context, symbolism, and timeless relevance
– Paths of Yoga in the Gita: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jñāna Yoga

November 1 2026: Attachment, Detachment & Right Action
– Living with purpose without clinging to outcomes

December 6 2026: Integration & Living Yoga Off the Mat
– Reflection, embodiment, and closing circle

About Geraldine Garcia Esquivel: Geraldine Garcia Esquivel has been practicing Yoga since 2005 and teaching Yoga since 2020. Her background includes Power Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Dynamic sequencing. She has completed a 200-hour TT at the Bhakti Center, 75-hour TT Jivamukti Yoga , 50 Hour TT Dharma Yoga, 30 HR Katonah Yoga immersion, an 8 hrs Upanishads immersion and a 10-hour workshop in the Yoga Sutras and 18 hrs Journeying through the Bhagavad Gita at the Bhakti center.