Beyond the Sutras

A Deep Dive into Yoga Philosophy

You already know that yoga has profound potential to transform your life for the better. Perhaps you've had a glimpse of yoga's benefits, like a sense of contentment, stress reduction, or increased flexibility and balance in your body-mind-heart. We are switching up the Immersion format this year to make it more accessible for those interested in learning more. We promise this will be thought-provoking and compelling.

This online experience is designed to take your understanding to the next level and shift your awareness regarding the deeper concepts of yoga. Class meets weekly online, Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm for 14 weeks beginning Feb 11. Class time will be devoted to a meditation and/or pranayama practice, some lecture on the weekly topic, and discussion. It will be interactive and fun. Your co-leaders, Kelly Fisher and Michael Levin have a combined four decades of experience in yoga teaching and practice.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Beyond the Sutras Yoga Immersion.

If you have any questions, call 410-720-4340 or email us at info@columbiayoga.com.
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Yoga Immersion Testimonials

Featured

Rich - Rich - Rich! So much has been given to us. Thank you so much, you teachers are awesome and you’ve done a wonderful job here.  
-TP

This program helped me with some healing and to feel more relaxed. I feel ready to pursue and explore more experiences with yoga now.
- MH

Loved the talks and group discussions. There’s so much more to yoga than I imagined and I have a better overview of the philosophy and some ideas of areas I would like to explore more. Thank you thank you.
-HD

The connections you made between the philosophy and the physical practice were very helpful. Loved the guided meditations. It was a very informative experience and really enhanced my personal practice!
- MA

Loved the storytelling! The format was great. I have had a difficult time with meditation but now have more tools to try again.
- CR

About This Program

If you are looking to explore and weave the transformative practices of yoga, pranayama, and meditation into your daily life, join us so that you may more fully experience these practices and yogic concepts on a personal level.

Register now if you want to go deeper with

• Yoga of Sound -- Om, mantra, chanting

• Sanskrit language

• Karma and lila

• Kosha model of consciousness

• Vedas, Upanishads, and other source texts

• Samkhya philosophy

• Subtle Body system of chakras and nadis

• Yoga throughout history

• Meaning of enlightenment 

• And more!

Attention Registered Yoga Teachers

If you are currently an RYT or a graduate of one of YCC’s YTT or previous Immersion programs, you may receive 50% off this program. Please call the front desk to get your special promo code.

Eligibility

This program is open to all.

If you are registered for our RYT 500 training, you are automatically enrolled in this, no need to register again. And if you are a graduate of any of YCC's YTT programs, please contact us for a 50% discount on this course.

Continuing Education Info

All Yoga Teachers receive 30 CEs with Yoga Alliance upon completion.

Recording Info

All participants will have access to the recording for 30 days afterwards if you need to miss in-real-time for any reason.
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Dates and Times


Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm

February 17 - May 13, 2026

What to Expect

Each class will feature meditation and/or pranayama, some lecture, and question and answer sessions. There will also be some outside reading and contemplation.

Instructors

  • Kelly Fisher

    she/her
    C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Meditation Specialist, Yoga for Healthy Aging Instructor, Certified Yoga for Osteoporosis Teacher, YACEP

    Kelly Fisher is the current steward of the Yoga Center of Columbia. She has been teaching yoga and meditation for over 25 years and has taught at YCC since 2011. She believes in the physical and spiritual healing power of yoga, and aims to empower her students to strengthen their bodies, hearts and minds through her challenging yet calming instruction. Her style is rooted in her many years of meditation practice and her multidisciplinary study of hatha yoga, tantric philosophy, and Ayurveda.

    She was one of the first in the country to earn her Yoga Therapist certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists in 2016. In 2017 she earned her certifications as a Yoga for Healthy Aging teacher from Baxter Bell and as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist from the Himalayan Institute.

  • Michael Levin

    he/him
    ERYT-500, YACEP, MA, MBA

    Michael Levin, a proud graduate of YCC’s 300-hour training, has practiced yoga and meditation for more than 20 years and has been teaching yoga and the underlying philosophies in both yoga studios and colleges and at festivals for over a decade.  His asana classes are known for their playful and irreverent fun, but his true passion lies in bringing the deeper meditative, spiritual, and philosophical teachings and practices of yoga to Western students in a way that is understandable, engaging, and actionable - particularly the non-dual Tantric traditions. Michael recently received his Master’s degree in India Studies with a concentration on non-dual philosophies from the O.P. Jindal Global University in Haryana, India, and is currently enrolled in the Kripalu Center’s 1000-hour teacher training program. A lifelong musician, Michael brings his love of music to the bhakti practice of kirtan as leader of the band Jam Dass. He has performed in various venues and yoga studios, including YCC, has toured throughout India, and is currently working on the band's second album.