Traditions of Yoga and Meditation MA

The thematic components and cross-regional perspectives typically suit students with the following interests and/or aspirations:<br/><br/><br/>- Experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shaped their traditions.<br/><br/><br/>- Students with a background in psychology seeking to gain knowledge of meditation and mindfulness for their clinical work.<br/><br/><br/>- Students planning to pursue further research which may involve, at a subsequent stage, the acquisition of a doctoral degree and a career in higher education.<br/><br/><br/>- Students seeking to pursue a career or professional activity for which advanced knowledge of the yoga and meditation traditions of Asia is required.<br/><br/><br/>- Students who wish to pursue the academic study of these traditions as a complement to their personal experience.<br/><br/><br/>This degree explores the origins and historical development of yoga and meditation in India and Tibet, from ancient times to the modern world. It would suit yoga/meditation teachers, practitioners, students of religion as well as those with a background in psychology interested in mindfulness therapy.