Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (Part 1)

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Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Part I & Bhavana

June 2023 Yoga Satsanga (1 hour 10 minutes)

In this short, foundational workshop we only begin to touch the timeless wisdom of the sutras, exploring several initial verses, what it means to really feel into the teachings through meditative contemplation known in the tradition as ‘bhavana’, and we examine the first of Patanjali’s personal observances in self-care called ‘ahimsa’ (non-violence). 

  1. Still Point Meditation
  2. Bhavana Contemplation
  3. Chapter 1 (Concentration) Verses 1-5)
  4. Chapter 2 (Practice) Verses 20, 23-25, 28-30
  5. Comparison of Patanjali’s 10 Ethical Practices & Observances with those of Classical Tantra (20)
  6. Non-Violence Contemplations and Discussion with 2 brief essays (prose poetry) by Adyashanti and Mark Davis 
  7. Simple Practice Attention on Scripture
  8. Simple Somatic Attention on Joints and Lymph
  9. Support File with Sutra Translation Incl.

 

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David is a classically-trained yogi of the Himalayan Saiva-Shakta lineage traditions, a scholar-practitioner presenting the living language of classical wisdom traditions to students around the world. He holds a bachelor’s degree in comparative religion, a master’s in semiotics, and devotes his time to developing science-based tools and programs designed to help humanity reach its fullest potential. David is a professional meditation teacher and life coach with a mission to help people experience reality 'as it is', overcome existential suffering by cultivating awareness, and abide in a recognition of an essential human nature characterized by innate freedom and joy. UmaMaYA is the legacy of Uma Maheshwara Ashram.