This course is designed to introduce the student to the classical texts of East Indian thought that continue to inform contemporary Yogic perspectives on the nature of consciousness, and the mind. Students will learn the underlining theories (and related practices where applicable) of Samkhya’s philosophy, Taittreya Upanishads and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. At the end of this course participants will be prepared to thoroughly discuss the differences and similarities between Eastern and Western concepts of consciousness, and the mind. We will explore the ongoing relevance of these theories as they contribute to modern psychological thought and inform contemporary understanding of the role of body, mind and spirit in fostering equanimity, health and healing.