ONLINE YOGA PHILOSOPHY STUDY

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SUTRA STUDY

SATURDAYS - 1PM-3.30PM
November 15-March 21

The most comprehensive teaching on yoga is contained in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. Although the text itself is cryptic and only 195 very short verses long, there is an extensive tradition of commentary that elaborates and explains the text. The Sutras contain teachings on both theory and practice, and is an indispensable guide to anyone who wants to get anywhere with yoga.

An in depth study of the sutras is invaluable for students and teachers alike. Such a study is a life-long project, but one can become familiar with the essential teachings relatively quickly with the right guidance. However, such guidance is not necessarily easy to find: there are many confused and confusing translations and interpretations of the text.

Our study will focus on Chapter I and II of the Yoga Sutra, looking at the translation and commentaries for each sutra in depth. Chapter I is the chapter on samadhi, or meditation. It also includes the basis for yoga psychology. Chapter II is the chapter on sadhana, or practice - it includes the explanation of the eight steps of ashtanga yoga, yogic lifestyle, diet and obstacles to practice.

Followed by Discussion, Pranayama and Meditation

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ESSENTIAL READINGS for SUTRA STUDY

SUNDAYS - 1PM-3PM
November 16-March 22

There are several branches of Indian philosophy/practice that are interrelated - in particular, Yoga, Vedanta and Samkhya. In order to get a proper understanding of the Yoga Sutra, it is necessary to study several other texts, in particular, the Upanishads, some of the Hatha texts, some Advaita texts (Gita and Adi Shankaracharya’s works) and a study of the Samkhya system.

In this course we will extract some essential readings from the Bhagavad Gita, Samkhya Karika, Samkhya Sutra, Katha Upanishad, Mandukya Upanishad, Taittiriya Upanishad, Yoga Taravali, Drg Drishya Viveka, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, YogaYajnavalkya Samhita, Yoga Upanishads and more to enhance our understanding of the Yoga Sutra.

Readings from the texts will be in English, without reference to the sanskrit original or in depth commentaries.

Followed by Discussion, Pranayama and Meditation

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COSTS

Combined Study (Sutra Study & Essential Readings) - $950 - Pay Online

Sutra Study - $625 - Pay Online

Essential Readings - $475 - Pay Online