The Bhagavad Gita and the Heart of Yoga
- Prema Posner
- May 4
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5
Lately, I’ve been sitting with the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita—a sacred, ancient text that continues to move and teach me in quiet, powerful ways.
If you’re new to it, the Gita is part of a much larger epic called the Mahabharata, written thousands of years ago in India, likely around 200 BCE to 200 CE.
Its name means “The Song of the Divine,” and it is exactly that: a poetic conversation between the warrior Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who gently, firmly, and lovingly guides him back to truth.
By “truth,” I mean that quiet, unwavering knowing within—the part of us that remembers who we are beyond fear, beyond ego, beyond doubt.
While rooted in the Hindu tradition, the Bhagavad Gita speaks beyond religion. It is not a doctrine but a mirror. It invites us to live with purpose (dharma), to act with love (without attachment to outcome), and to see the Divine in all beings. It offers a map for the inner journey—one that honors both the human and the sacred.
In many ways, it is a guide to yoga, not just the shapes we make with our bodies, but yoga as a way of being in the world. A path of devotion, service, clarity, and surrender.
And yes, it is for everyone. You don’t need to follow a specific faith or tradition to feel the resonance of the Gita in your own life. It speaks to the soul’s longing to live with integrity, courage, and compassion. It reminds us that the battlefield is not just out there, but within. And the way through is not escape, but presence.
In our upcoming classes, I’ll be sharing gentle themes and teachings inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. Together, we’ll move, breathe, and reflect with this ancient wisdom as our companion.
If your heart is feeling called, come join us. Your mat is waiting. Your path is sacred. And this practice is here to support you.
With love always,
Prema
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