Introduction to the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali
Yoga is not just stretching! If you are curious to learn more about the depth of yogic philosophy and practice, this course is for you.
A six week course
Tuesday evenings on zoom, recording available
7:30-9 PM EST
October 25
November 1
November 15
-thanksgiving break-
November 29
December 6
What is yoga? What is the mind and how do we clear it? How do we practice a yogic lifestyle?
What are the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali?
The Yoga Sutra are a collection of Sanskrit aphorisms compiled early in the common era by Sanskrit grammarian and philosopher Sri Patañjali. There are 196 sutra or verses that outline and synthesize the practice of yoga based on earlier Vedic philosophy and teachings.
Topics include:
What is yoga?
8 Steps or Practices in the yogis path
How to live a yogic lifestyle
What is the mind, what are thoughts, and how to approach them.
What is the ego?
What is karma?
Yogic powers and distractions
There are countless translations and interpretations of the Yoga Sutra. I will primarily use the following two versions. If you are purchasing a new copy, I recommend one of the following versions. If you already have a copy from another translator/interpreter you are welcome to use it.
The Yoga Sutra, translated and interpreted
Each course session will include:
Teachings from the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali
Group Discussion
Chanting sacred verses
Guided meditation
Journaling
In between sessions, you get:
A verse of the week with sacred chant recordings
Weekly workbook
Whatsapp community
BONUS:
Moon meditations on zoom, dates TBA
Claim your spot using the link below. 8 spots available.