Locked within the Yoga Sutra are tools and advice for how to live your fullest life, on and off the mat. In this course, you’ll start to decode these 196 aphorisms and learn how to apply them to everyday life. This unique course on the root of yoga philosophy—Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra—gives you the opportunity to delve into their meaning and application. Plus you’ll get a weekly asana, pranayama, or meditation practice that will help you embody and understand the powerful wisdom of these ancient aphorisms. You’ll finish the course armed with the ability to troubleshoot your life with timeless yogic wisdom.

This course qualifies for 20 non-contact continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

Unlock the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra, and learn how to apply them to live your fullest life, on and off the mat.

Yoga Philosophy 101

In this lesson, you will: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Learn the sutra in pada 2 related to asana</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Practice a 40-minute, well-rounded asana sequence that will help you find mind-body alignment</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Get homework to take you into section 4</li> </ul> <h2>The Sutra: Chapter 2, Verses 46-48</h2> <shortcode type="jwplayer" props='{"jw_media_id":"DInHsN1V"}'></shortcode> <h3>Sutra Review</h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chapter 2, verse 46: sthira sukham asanam (abiding in ease is asana)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chapter 2, verse 47: prayatna saithilya ananta samapattibhyan (when the postures are steady and comfortable and the body relaxed, you can feel connected to the universe)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Chapter 2, verse 48: tato dvandva anabhighata (when the body is relaxed, you can move beyond action and re...</li></ul>

Table of Contents

Introduction

Yoga Sutra History

Practice

Asana

Breath

Focus

Integration

Lesson 3: Asana

The Sutra: Chapter 2, Verses 46-48

Sutra Review

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