The Wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

Course The Wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras with Ravi Ravindra

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5 Chapters

33 Lessons

Course Overview

Yoga, is one of the six Darshanas, (A system of a unique philosophical view) of the Hindu Dharma. It means to "see" or to "experience" a unique perspective on the nature of reality, human existence and a definitive path to liberation. Sage Patanjali codified the entire philosophy into a single treatise comprising of 4 chapters and 196 Sutras (Very Concise Statements). In 2009 Ravi Ravindra wrote his commentary on these Sutras, which was well received across the globe for his unique approach. In the online format of this course, recorded recently, he explores the Sutras sequentially, but as twenty unique lessons, elucidating the wisdom contained within. You will learn practical suggestions for cultivating mental clarity, inner stability, and self-awareness. Whether you are new to the Sutras or revisiting them for deeper insights, this course offers a very flexible engagement which is totally self-paced. You get access to the entire content of the book and all the lessons which help you see the wisdom contained in these complex and terse Sutras.

Pratyaksh - Direct Seeing

Each Sutra is explained in the book and Ravindra offers further perspectives, fresh from his won experience of having lived the Sutras, one at a time.

Viveka - Right Understanding

Collating the related Sutras together into a lesson and discussing them, helps to bring together a wisdom that is lost in individual meanings.

Abhyasa - Practice in life

Each lesson has a personal task to try and that helps to crystallise and transfer his wisdom to each seeker, as they spend time listening to the lessons and trying the exercise.

How can this course benefit me?

Listen to how taking this course, can benefit you, whether you are someone who has already studied the Yoga Sutras, or getting introduced to it for the very first time.

" The call in any spiritual teaching and yoga is the classic text to assist us to enhance the quality of our attention so that whatever I pay attention to, I can connect with what I am looking at or seeing. And therefore, a very fundamental requirement is that there are levels of reality subtler than the mind and therefore the mind needs to be quieted so that we can connect with these subtler levels. This text very much speaks about all of this, in detail. " -Ravi Ravindra

Watch the first lesson from the course

This lesson covers Sutras 1.1 to 1.11 emphasizing how 'Yoga is establishing the mind (chitta) in stillness'.

About Ravi Ravindra

Ravi Ravindra is a physicist, a professor and a spiritual searcher. He has a PhD in Physics from the University of Toronto, and was a Post Doctorate fellow in Physics, in Philosophy and in Comparative Religion. In his spiritual search Ravi was introduced to J. Krishnamurti, Madame de Salzmann, Zen Master Roshi Kabori, and underwent a deep immersion in the mystical teachings of the Indian and Christian classical traditions. He is the author of many books on religion, science, mysticism, and spirituality..

In need of a Scholarship?

We understand that some of us need this knowledge for our spiritual growth, but currently are not in a position to afford the full price. If you are facing such difficulties, please do not hesitate to write to us at, [email protected] with the subject, "scholarship - Yoga Sutras" and we will revert immediately with alternative payment options that will suit you.

Timeless wisdom, for those with less time.

This course is designed with you in mind. Learn it your way. Spend as much or as little time each week, and cover at your own pace. You will find the Sutras, translations, commentary, videos and a suggested exploration at the end of each video.