Diamond Heart 1: Public Horses
"Once we see this final reality ourselves, we gain all the strength we need to be a perfect public horse: to help everyone around us in the world, immediately and directly."
~ Geshe Michael Roach
During one of the most significant events in the history of the World View organizations, Geshe Michael shared his inspiring vision for the future of advanced studies at Yoga Studies Institute: the Diamond Heart series.
This new chapter of YSI education will bring together three pillars of advanced yoga practice:
- Master Shantideva’s A Kindness Warrior’s Way of Life in the Diamond World, a classic text Geshe Michael has always wanted to teach, now accompanied by his brand-new commentary, bringing decades of study, practice, and wisdom to life.
- Geshe Michael’s The Preface, one of his most important writings, exploring the culmination of successful yoga practice: the direct perception of emptiness.
- YSI’s unique subtle body teachings, combining ancient Mahamudra meditation with a profound understanding of the inner winds and their connection to our body and mind.
Together, these teachings form the foundation of Diamond Heart, bringing deep wisdom, meditation, and subtle body practice into one transformative path. The first course in this three year series is called Public Horses.
Course Details
Dates: November 12–15, 2026
Format: Four-day live online intensive
Teachers: Geshe Michael Roach, Earle Birney, Connie O’Brien, and YSI instructors
Level: Open to all levels; no prerequisites required.
Pay in three payments here.
Schedule
*All times are in Arizona time.
Day 1 + 2
[November 12 + 13]
Interviews with Great Practitioners : 6:00 am
Asana + Meditation : 2:00 pm
Master Class : 4:00 pm + 5:45 pm
Day 3
[November 14]
Interviews with Great Practitioners : 6:00 am
Meditation with GMR : 10:00 am
Xuanzang's Tower : 11:00 am
Asana + Meditation : 4:00 pm
Extended Q&A : 5:45 pm
Day 4
[November 15]
Interviews with Great Practitioners : 6:00 am
Asana + Meditation : 2:00 pm
Master Class : 4:00 pm + 5:45 pm
Closing : 6:45 pm
What You Will Experience
During the course, you will:
- Learn what it means to become a Public Horse through Geshe Michael's brand new translation of Master Shantideva's essential text: A Guide to the Kindness Warrior’s Way of Life.
- Geshe Michael's perspective with yogic flavor on what he called the "most important thing I've ever done..." his Preface to the recently published Illumination of True Thought by Je Tsongkapa.
- Tune into Interviews with Great Practitioners with Earle Birney as he interviews long term yoga practitioners, like Connie O’Brien, John Brady, Ben Kramer, on how to develop the six skills of a kindness warrior.
- Practice asana and meditation designed by YSI Instructors to support deeper study and service
- Start your journey into a new three-year Advanced Yoga Teachings program
- Study the six skills that when practiced, even imperfectly, sow the seeds for your own perfection.
- Explore how kindness becomes a complete path of study, practice, and service
- Extended Q&A sessions with YSI’s senior teachers
- Learn how these teachings apply to everyday life, relationships, work, and practice
What Is Included
Your registration includes:
- 4 Days of live teaching
- 6 Master classes with Geshe Michael Roach
- 4 Interviews with Great Practitioners with Earle BIrney
- 4 Asana and meditation sessions
- 1 Guided meditation by Geshe Michael Roach
- 1 Extended Q&A with Earle Birney and Connie O’Brien
- Access to the YSI learning platform + community chat
- Recordings of all classes and lifetime access
Who This Course Is For
Public Horses is an open-level course. No previous YSI courses are required.
It is especially suitable for:
- Students who have completed YSI’s Classics of Yoga and are ready for the next stage
- Students interested in Master Shantideva’s teachings
- Practitioners interested in service and living a life that benefits others
- Yoga teachers looking for greater philosophical depth
- Anyone who wants to understand how inner practice can become visible through the way we live and serve
What Happens After Registration
After completing your registration:
- You will receive a confirmation email.
- Public Horses will appear in your YSI student dashboard.
- You will receive access information for the live sessions.
- Course materials and coursework will be available through the learning platform.
- Recordings will be added after each class.
Please check your spam or promotions folder if you do not receive your confirmation email.
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