Into the Depths

a journey of reflection

jan 31 - june 21

2026

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The Yoga of Reflection

Socrates said that the unreflected life is not worth living. Unless we reflect, we live in darkness, sadly disconnected from the wisdom of our souls. To awaken that wisdom requires reflection. We must shine the light of awareness into our darker places, and see what moves beneath the surface of our minds. This means asking potent questions, and listening to the inner voices that respond. When we learn to engage ourselves in this simple but profound way, we learn to to be a light to ourselves. We learn to reconnect to the wisdom that we have forgotten.

To know what our souls needs, and to respond to those needs with absolute clarity—this is the most pressing of all spiritual concerns. In these fraught times, we have forgotten how to listen. We are estranged from ourselves, and confused about our spiritual needs, because we have been drawn out of ourselves by an extracting, progressive, technological, machine-based regime. Yoga helps us come back into touch with ourselves, so we can hear the voices by which our souls speak, and allow those voices to guide us toward our true life.

This course is about connecting to our forgotten wisdom by inquiring into the depths of our souls, and learning to listen all over again. It is about turning our attention inward and seeking the guidance of our hearts. Together we make a sacred inquiry into the depths of our souls, an expedition into the folds of our being. What we seek is not something we know in advance, but something that emerges slowly as we proceed. For what we seek is the truth of who we are, not as told by this or that tradition, but as revealed to the open heart.

The truth that matters is already inside of us, and our task is simply to unearth it and bring it to light. To this end, we add rigorous and disciplined reflection to our practice of yoga. We contemplate the writings of yogic poets, sages and luminaries who renounced convention and abandoned dogma for the promise of discovery, who wandered into the wilderness and emerged with unexpected riches. Some of these, like Socrates, never heard of yoga, while others, like Sankara, helped define it, but all of them had a yogic spirit. Instead of following their footsteps (which would only lead to empty excavation sites) we take their words as inspiration, and we set out on our own.

In this way, we engage in the yogic process of reflection, and we bring an old tradition of authentic spiritual seeking alive. Together we sift and sort through the sands of our minds, uncovering our delusions, and allowing them to melt in the light of our awareness. We do not strain to align our thoughts with any particular view, unless it calls to us from within. Instead, we make space for our souls to stand forth, and to show us our true spiritual needs, so that we can begin to respond to them intelligently. Through this potent process, we allow ourselves to evolve. We allow our minds to bend and reshape around new insights. Because the soul dances in the light of awareness, and when the soul dances, there is magic in our lives.

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This will be the fifth annual round of this course, and I expect it to be more potent than ever. Through these conversations, a certain idea of yoga has been slowly emerging. Not an idea of what yoga was, but an idea of what yoga aspires to be. And in some way, that is what we have been looking for all along—an idea of yoga that engages our spiritual needs, and meets the longings of our souls. So we will be attempting to articulate that idea of yoga together as the course unfolds. In that way, we will be participating, consciously and reverently, not only in the yoga of reflection, but in the modern renewal of the yoga tradition itself.

The readings will be drawn from many of the same sources of inspiration that we encountered in years past - Weil, Krishnamurti, Gaita, Campbell, Zimmer, Dillard, et.al. — but will also include writing that is of sociological and historical interest, particularly in framing the modern experience of the self, such as Taylor, Rorty, Kingsworth and McGilchrist. I hope you will join me on this philosophical journey, which seems to get better and better every time.

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The course involves a balance of weekly live talks, guided meditations, short assigned readings, reflective journal prompts and peer discussion groups. There are no exams or other assessments, and you can adjust your level of engagement as needed. The course material will remain posted until two months after the end of the course. And the community is there to inspire and support you when you need it most.

 

For questions, please email info@blacklotusyoga.com

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Course Structure

On Mondays I release a new set of materials including:

  • talk (usually about 20 min)

  • reading selection by pdf (40 mins of reading)

  • journal prompts for reflection

On Saturdays we meet live to talk about the material.

  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CET. Typically, I talk for the first half of the session, then we open up. We will meet 20 times in all.  

You meet with your study group each week at an arranged time.

  • Study groups are optional, but highly recommended, because current students love them and find them enriching. 

All live sessions will be recorded and reposted.

The recordings will be added to the course page within 24 hours, so you can watch them later if you can't make it live.

Testimonials

  • “Go for it if you’re looking for far more than a yoga course. Ty can teach you proper alignment and how to find space and stability in any asana, but most importantly, he can teach you how to find space into your mind.

    Through asana practice you’ll experience the possibility to create different shapes with your body and through the theoretical lessons and meditations you’ll be able to see many different perspectives of the reality, and at the same time you’ll learn how to maintain a lucid and peaceful approach to life.

    Going into philosophy talks and readings can be difficult and intense, but any time I found myself doubtful and dense, I’ve discovered in the peer pods a very effective and helpful tool… and that creates also a beautiful and fulfilling sense of community.

    I would definitely recommend this course, from the depths of my heart!”

    Giulia Citerrio (Italy)

  • “My experience has been transformative, life-changing and deeply nourishing. The lectures, the readings and the asana videos are illuminating and thought-provoking.

    Into the Depths is in a class by itself. I will be participating in the next offering by Ty and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in serious, insightful inquiry.”

    Bob Ligon (USA)

  • “The Into the Depths course is an incredible journey. Be prepared to at some point find yourself knee deep in your emotional or spiritual mud. And trust that you have the best possible guide by your side, one who deeply cares. Your fellow course participants turn into your friends, really good ones. You won't mind spending evenings on Zoom to discuss the new material and you will look forward to every Saturday's talk.

    The downside: philosophical and mystical concepts from all arenas — not only Classical or Hatha Yoga — will keep you awake some nights or follow you into your dreams. But that's okay. Then gradually the mud will disappear. And you will realize that what you have been standing on all along is… well, come and see for yourself!”

    Franziska Weidlich-Schill (Germany)

  • “What has actually occurred is a soul-searing experience of radical self-reflection and compassionate introspection. What’s occurred is a connection with people around the globe who ask questions similar to mine and have a similar passion for self-knowledge.

    What’s occurred is a connection and deep respect for this teacher, Ty Landrum, who has been candidly open, wildly intelligent, and masterful in his ability to listen, engage and teach.”

    Rachel Wood (USA)

  • “This course is fantastic, one of the best decisions I have made. I was able to learn so much about myself, about my environment and how my practice can support my life.

    It is exhausting, tearful, but above all liberating. It changed my life and deepened my practice so much.”

    Berenice Hohenstein (Germany)

  • “This course and Ty’s teachings have drastically changed the way I relate to practice — and more importantly, how I relate with myself and others.

    I feel this course has cut off years of striving, and I now see what an embodied asana practice feels like — openness, grace, and reverence.

    It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the vulnerability and openness between participants.”

    Pete Cole (USA)

  • “The curriculum was a well-rounded and effective methodology to yoga asanas, yoga philosophy, Buddhist psychology and meditation practice. The reading materials were a great collection of sacred texts and contemporary literature.

    The weekly live discussion was lively and inclusive. Ty taught through his experience and knowledge of high caliber. It was like running into a stream of wisdom that deepened the way I practice yoga.”

    Hai Hoang (USA)

  • “This is a multidimensional (re-)discovery of yoga. You will be guided by Ty Landrum with gentleness, cleverness and creativity to become an explorer on your own, navigating far beyond slogans.

    This is deep. This is beautiful. One door opening after the other.”

    Patricia Ascari (Switzerland)

  • “Ty’s Into the Depths is a profound experience diving deep into yoga in all its complexity. The course brings together philosophical reflection, understanding the human psyche, and how it influences our perception of ourselves and the world.

    The result is an amazing experience into our very souls.”

    Pedro Frazao (Brazil)

  • “This course has been supportive in so many ways — my practice, spiritual growth, and reflection on ordinary day-to-day experiences. It opened interest and curiosity in many ideas and themes we discussed and read.

    I have had great reflections internally and also conversations at home and with friends around many of the topics we explored. I really had no expectations coming in; it has been a beautiful exploration of the mind and spirit.”

    Johann Cristobal (Guatemala)

  • “Although at times overwhelmed by its richness of content, I love the structure, abundance and depth of the Into the Depths program. It is definitely changing the way I practice and teach yoga.”

    Christian Krämer (Germany)

  • “Ty guides us deeper and deeper into ourselves with such care, beauty and reverence. The journey is perfectly curated.

    Our weekly classes are filled with vibrant, intimate conversation that allows for deep exploration far beyond the hour and a half. This course is changing my life.”

    Mia Hatgis (USA)

  • “What has occurred is a journey to open, to receive, to investigate, to let go and to give. Even if it might take the rest of my life to sink the richness and depth of Ty’s teaching into my being — it is truly beautiful.”

    Kaat Zoontjens (Netherlands)

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A note from your guide

I am thrilled to announce the fifth round of Into the Depths, my extended immersion into the yogic process of reflection. This year, we are starting later than usual, thanks to the release of the Black Lotus Program.

The ITD program continues to exceed my expectations. The level of engagement, the devotion of the community, the scope of transformation among the participants, all of this continues to astonish me.

A sure sign of the success of the program is the number of students who continue to enroll for another consecutive year. There is a contagious passion here for exploring the backwaters of the soul, with the loving support of our community. And like the experience of yoga, each pass is unprecedented, refreshing and new.

I want to emphasize that this is not an academic course. The aim is not to delineate all the diverse schools and lineages of yoga, much less to defend any particular ideological strain. Instead, draw on diverse yogic myths (especially those of Siva and Sakti), yogic traditions (classical and tantric) and authors (old and new, from both East and West) can help us in elaborating an idea of yoga that speaks to our hearts.

There are no requisites here, no exams, no accreditations, but something finer and more profound—an invitation to dive deep into the inner tradition of yoga with an amazing community of sincere seekers from around the world, who are ready to embrace the confusion, the heartache, and also the sublime wonder of being alive. If this pulls on the strings of your heart, you are absolutely welcome to join.

Last year, I gave a series of three talks designed to prime you for the course, and answer any questions that you might have about its content and purpose. The recorded talks may be found towards the bottom of this page, labeled "The Myth of Kundalini". Enjoy.

warmly,
Ty

A note from your guide

I am thrilled to announce the fifth round of Into the Depths, my extended immersion into the yogic process of reflection. This year, we are starting later than usual, thanks to the release of the Black Lotus Program.

The ITD program continues to exceed my expectations. The level of engagement, the devotion of the community, the scope of transformation among the participants, all of this continues to astonish me.

A sure sign of the success of the program is the number of students who continue to enroll for another consecutive year. There is a contagious passion here for exploring the backwaters of the soul, with the loving support of our community. And like the experience of yoga, each pass is unprecedented, refreshing and new.

I want to emphasize that this is not an academic course. The aim is not to delineate all the diverse schools and lineages of yoga, much less to defend any particular ideological strain. Instead, draw on diverse yogic myths (especially those of Siva and Sakti), yogic traditions (classical and tantric) and authors (old and new, from both East and West) can help us in elaborating an idea of yoga that speaks to our hearts.

There are no requisites here, no exams, no accreditations, but something finer and more profound—an invitation to dive deep into the inner tradition of yoga with an amazing community of sincere seekers from around the world, who are ready to embrace the confusion, the heartache, and also the sublime wonder of being alive. If this pulls on the strings of your heart, you are absolutely welcome to join.

Last year, I gave a series of three talks designed to prime you for the course, and answer any questions that you might have about its content and purpose. The recorded talks may be found towards the bottom of this page, labeled "The Myth of Kundalini". Enjoy.

warmly,
Ty

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$1080 USD

Into the Depths

a journey of reflection

Jan 31 - June 20, 2026

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