Yoga Sangraha is not a new type of Yoga, but a celebration and practice of classical Yoga practices using a contemporary approach, with science and tradition as a sourcebook.
Sangraha means “a collection” or “compendium.” These classes are grounding and calming sequences of asanas and pranayama that have a deliberate effect on the nervous system’s signaling. The practices originate from the broader Hatha Yoga tradition, rather than from any specific lineage. These sequences have been put together by Eddie Stern, drawing from experimentation, study, and exploration of classical Hatha Yoga practices and texts.
Click on the ‘Materials’ tab above to view and download a PDF chart of the Level 1 Yoga Sangraha, Sūrya Namaskāraḥ, and Daṇḍāḥ
These charts include the entire Level One Yoga Sangraha sequence, along with the six types of sun salutations and six different dands. We hope you find them useful.
Yoga Sangraha is the name we have given to the asana sequences we teach at Yoga Education College. Sangraha means “collection” or “compendium,” as we have drawn from several Yoga traditions in India and put together sequences that are focused on regulating the nervous system, calming the mind, and moving one naturally into meditative states.
The poses are meant to be done in a calm manner, not trying too hard to stretch, but simply putting your body in a posture, remaining there, and breathing. The breath is calm and quiet, focusing on abdominal breathing. We don’t use ujjayi in the postures for this practice; rather, quiet, smooth, and even breathing.
There are three natural sections where you can break up the sequences for different lengths of practice. The first place you can break the sequence is after the Janu Shirshasana Krama, and then skip to the Yoga Mudra Krama at the end of the chart. The next place is after Matsyasana, and then move to Yoga Mudra. Or, as you are comfortable, you can practice all the way through the Level One Sequence to Bhadrasana, which will take about an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half, depending on your pace.
Remember the words of Rishi Patanjali: “Practice is the effort of remaining present.” Bring this idea into each session you do, and you will be practicing yoga.
This page is informational only and not a Course. To study Yoga Sangraha online, please go HERE. The live course for 2025 has been completed; however, you may follow the same link to take the training as a Self-Paced Learning course. Everything has been recorded, and the videos and PDFs are all available.
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