Patañjali Speaks — Level 1

‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1) An Online Live Course on Detailed Study of the Yoga-Sūtras of Patañjali

Yoga Philosophy as described in Sage Patañjali’s Yoga-Sūtras will be explained in detail along with chanting of the sutra. For Level one, explanation of relevant sutras from across all the four chapters will be covered in this course.

The Yoga-Sūtras are divided into four chapters (Padas), each addressing a distinct aspect of yogic wisdom and practice;

• Samadhi Pada
• Sadhana Pada
• Vibhuti Pada
• Kaivalya Pada

Overview This course is designed to provide a systematic and in-depth understanding of the Yoga-Sūtras of Sage Patañjali, one of the foundational texts of classical Yoga philosophy.

About Level 1

Level 1 offers a focused and structured study of approximately one-fourth of the entire Yoga-Sūtras. This level lays the essential foundation in understanding the Yoga-Sūtras necessary for deeper exploration in the subsequent levels.

Prerequisite

( Pre-recorded courses – Provided FREE along with this course )

To meaningfully engage the students with ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1) , they will be given free access to two pre-recorded foundational courses included free of cost with enrolment.

• Saṃskṛta – Read, Write, Pronounce & Transliterate

2. Bharatīya (Indian) Knowledge Traditions

Students are encouraged to pursue these foundational courses alongside the main course to ensure a well-grounded understanding of the subject

‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1) contains Chanting of selected Y ogasutras of Sage Patañjali

Study of selected Y ogasutras of Sage Patañjali

From Chapter 1 – Samādhi - Pāda

Yogānuśāsanam

Definition of Yoga according to PYS

Concept of Citta

Concept of Cittavṛttis

Cittavṛttinirodha

Cittavṛttinirodha - upāya - 3 Adhikārīs

The Cittavṛttinirodha for Uttama – Madhyama – Adhama Adhikārīs

Abhyāsa

Vairāgya - Apara-Vairāgya and Para-Vairāgya

Concept of Īśvara & Īśvara-praṇidhāna

Concept of Praṇava – Om

Om-Japa

Results of Praṇava-Japa / Om-Japa

From Chapter 2 – Sādhana - Pāda

Aṣṭāṅga-Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Pratyāhāra, Dhāraṇā, Dhyāna and Samādhi)

Kriyā-Yoga (Tapaḥ, Svādhyāya, Īśvara-praṇidhāna)

Concept of Mahāvrata

Concept of Vitarkas

Concept of Pratipakṣabhāvanā

From Chapter 3 – Vibhūti - Pāda

Concept of Dhāraṇā, Dhyāna and Samādhi

Concept of Saṃyama and more

Sūtras to be studied in ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1)

Chapter 1 – from beginning till Sūtra no16 and Sūtras 23-29

Chapter 2 – Sūtras 1-3, 29-34, 46-55

Chapter 3 – Sūtras 1-4

What does the course ‘Patañjali Speaks Level 1’ include ?

‘Patañjali Speaks – Level 1’ is a comprehensive bundle course designed to build strong philosophical foundations for the study of the Yoga-Sūtras of Patañjali.

The course includes the following components

• Saṃskṛta Course - Saṃskṛta - Read, Write, Pronounce & Transliterate
• Introduction to Indian Knowledge Traditions
• Introduction to Ṣaḍdarśanas – the 6 Āstika and the 3 Nāstika Darśanas – special attention on Sāṅkhya-Darśana and Yoga-Darśana
• Introduction to Yoga
• Chanting of selected Pātañjalayogasūtras relevant to Level 1
• In-depth learning of Yogadarśana – study of selected Pātañjalayogasūtras to enter the subject matter
• Discussion on selected concepts of Yogadarśana

Registering for the ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1 ), also gives you access to the following courses :

Sanskrit (Saṃskṛta) - Read, Write, Pronounce & Transliterate

Bhāratīya (Indian) Knowledge Traditions (English) Level 1

Who is this course for?

• Yoga Teachers
• Yoga Instructors
• Those who are running Yoga Studios
• Students of Yoga
• Students of Bhāratīya Darśana (Indian Philosophy)
• Yoga Enthusiasts
• For those who are Keen on knowing what 'Yoga’ is !

Special feature

• Easy to understand Online live sessions.
• Handbooks on course material.
• Certificate on completion of the course.

14000 INR for participants paying in India