Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Study
What you'll learn
- This course is based on my book, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras REVOLUTION.
- The aim here is to make absorbing the Sutras a fun and useful experience. Easy to understand, easy to apply.
- The course will go through each one of the sutras and guide you through the four chapters of this ancient text.
- This course allows you to achieve personal growth, inner peace, and deeper self-connection with practical guidance on applying the Sutras.
Requirements
- You need no materials and no previous knowledge or experience for this course.
Description
The Yoga Sutras: A Journey of Self-Discovery
This in-depth course delves into the profound wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, offering a comprehensive exploration of each sutra with insightful translations and interpretations grounded in the transformative principles outlined in my book, "Revolution."
Unveiling the Ancient Wisdom:
The Yoga Sutras, a timeless masterpiece of ancient Indian philosophy, provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of the human mind and cultivating inner peace and liberation. This course serves as your guide, unraveling the intricate tapestry of Patanjali's teachings and making their profound wisdom accessible and relevant to your contemporary life.
Beyond Mere Translation:
We will move beyond simple translations, venturing into the deeper layers of meaning embedded within each sutra. Drawing upon the insights and transformative frameworks presented in "Revolution," this course offers a unique perspective, illuminating the original text with fresh insights and practical applications.
A Two-Fold Approach to Understanding:
This course fosters a two-fold understanding:
Conceptual Clarity: You will gain a profound understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of each sutra, grasping the nuances of Patanjali's language and the intricate web of ideas he weaves together.
Practical Application: The course emphasizes the practical application of the sutras in your daily life. You will learn how to integrate the ancient wisdom into your modern experience, cultivating inner peace, reducing stress, and enhancing your overall well-being.
Key Course Objectives:
Develop a profound understanding of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Explore the core teachings of yoga, including its eight limbs (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi).
Uncover the deeper layers of meaning: Delve into the philosophical and psychological dimensions of each sutra, gaining a nuanced understanding of their implications.
Bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life: Learn how to apply the principles of yoga to address contemporary challenges such as stress, anxiety, and lack of focus.
Cultivate inner peace and well-being: Develop practical tools and techniques for cultivating mindfulness, reducing stress, and enhancing emotional resilience.
Deepen your self-awareness: Explore the nature of consciousness, the mind, and the self, fostering a deeper understanding of your inner landscape.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery: This course serves as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Who this course is for:
- Yoga Seekers: Are you searching for inner peace, a deeper understanding of your life's purpose, and the nature of reality? These courses will guide you on your journey of self-realization through the Bhagavad-Gita and Yoga Sutras.
- Yoga Practitioners: Do you crave to go beyond the physical postures and unlock the true potential of yoga? Our exploration of these ancient texts will deepen your practice and cultivate a meaningful connection to the philosophy.
- Yoga Teachers: Looking to elevate your teaching and empower your students? Gain a profound understanding of the Yoga tradition to offer a truly transformative experience for your students, setting you apart in a competitive market.
- The Curious Mind: Are you intellectually curious and drawn to the wisdom of ancient India? Embark on a captivating exploration of the Bhagavad-Gita and Yoga Sutras to unlock their timeless knowledge.
Instructor
- 4.9 Instructor Rating
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- 145 Students
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My name is Giridhari Das, or Giri for short. I am a self-help and spiritual teacher, author, and speaker. I have been practicing bhakti-yoga, the yoga of devotion, and working with self-development since 1996. My mission is to present the 3T Path, a transformative process to meet and transcend the challenges of life in the 21st Century, based on the knowledge of yoga found in both ancient Sanskrit texts and the latest research in the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience. The 3T Path can be easily understood and applied as a means of self-improvement and self-realization in the world today.
I was born in Prague in 1969 as Gustavo Dauster, the son of a Brazilian diplomat. A few years later my family and I returned to Brazil, where we stayed until I was 9 years old. Then we moved to London where I lived for the next 8 years and studied at an American High School. Later I spent a year in the USA at Brown University and, after permanently moving back to Brazil, completed my degree in economics.
My career was just beginning when I was introduced to the bhakti path through a business contact. He spoke to me about Krishna consciousness, and his wife gave me a copy of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is. I was impressed with the knowledge I found there and I soon took up the daily practice (sadhana) myself.
In 1993, I met my spiritual master, Hridayananda Das Goswami Acharyadeva, and after developing a close relationship with him as his disciple I took formal initiation in 1998, receiving from him the spiritual name, Giridhari Das.
For many years, I participated actively in ISKCON in various positions of administration and leadership in Brazil. For 10 years I was in charge of the Brazilian branch of the BBT, the publishing house of the Hare Krishna movement, and after that I served for several years as president of the governing body of ISKCON Brazil. I also ran a Yoga Resort called Pandavas Paradise in Chapada dos Veadeiros in the highland plateaus of central Brazil for almost 15 years.
In 2017, I stepped away from institutional religions and now I’m no longer affiliated with ISKCON, and prefer to encourage my students to develop their spiritual lives independently too, as yogis have always done in the past. I have also published 4 books on yoga and self-realization.
Now, I have dedicate myself fulltime to producing content to share the beautiful knowledge and practices of the path of self-realization in yoga and guiding my students. I do this from my home in Wales, where I live with my wife, Charana Renu Dasi (Rhiannon Dauster), and our two sons, Bryn Govardhana and Macsen Krishna. I met Charana in Wales in 2007 while touring with my spiritual master. She has also been practicing and teaching bhakti-yoga since 1999.
The focus of my teaching is the 3T Path, a systematic, modern presentation of the ancient path of self-improvement and self-realization in yoga and Krishna consciousness. I developed the 3T Path after many years of dedicated study and practice, to share my experience and realizations in bhakti, and to address the needs and challenges of people today.
I continuously study, diligently practicing my sadhana, working on myself throughout the day, every day, as I recommend my students do.