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 Don't be afraid of the Sanskrit.

Sanskrit can be a hurdle for those of us who are not familiar with it, but Edwin Bryant makes it accessible and fun, even for those who might initially feel intimidated by a foreign language. 

Join Edwin Bryant, celebrated translator of the Yoga Sutras, for a stimulating and exciting 8-module course - jam-packed with well-researched knowledge and lived experience...

In this course, you'll study...

Module 1: Classical Yoga

In the introduction to the course, we will have a brief discussion on some of the earliest pre-Patañjalian expressions on yoga; the definition and goal of classical Yoga.

Module 2: The Five Vrttis

In module 2, we will discuss the five vrttis and the ingredients of nirodha. 

Module 3: Theism in The Sutras

Samādhi, Iśvara: the theistic element in the sūtras.

Module 4: Obstacles to Enlightenment

The module will go over the klesas – obstacles to enlightenment. 

Module 5: The Cause of Suffering

In module 5, we will discuss the ultimate cause of suffering; karma and reincarnation.

Module 6: Eight Limbs of Yoga

In Module 6, we will take an in-depth look at the limbs of Patañjalian yoga: Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. 

Module 7: Mystic Powers

In this module, we will explore the third pada of the Yoga Sutras that describe the siddhis, the mystic powers that can be attained through rigorous and disciplined practice.

Module 8: Yoga’s Response to Buddhism

In the final module of this course, we will go through the fourth pada of the text and learn about yoga’s response to the Buddhist Idealist school and explore a few other concluding sūtras. 

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