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Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Illuminating the Yogic Path

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Course Overview

What does it mean to walk on the yogic path? In this 5-part course, you’ll delve into the foundational teachings of the Yoga Sutras, where the sage Patanjali offers guidance on what it means to live a life through the lens of yoga.

Nicolai Bachman presents clear translations of these ancient Sanskrit teachings, accompanied by visual illustrations, making these timeless concepts accessible and meaningful for practitioners at all levels.

You'll discover key teachings from the 8 limbs of yoga that were developed to cultivate loving-kindness and inner peace. This exploration will deepen your understanding of yoga, revealing its reach far beyond the physical postures emphasized in modern yoga practices.

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3 CEU’s Upon Completion

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Course Outline

1hr to complete

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Section 1

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  • Explore the true essence of yoga, learn what's required to begin this spiritual journey, and discover the benefits you can experience along the way.
Section 2
  • Reflect on the yogic concept of the eternal light of awareness and discover how to embody this perspective as you navigate the changing, observable world.
  • Learn how citta (what Nicolai Bachman describes as the heart-mind field of consciousness) functions and how the Yoga Sutras provide guidance to clarify our lens of perception, allowing the inner light of awareness to shine through.
  • Explore the concept of karma (action) and its influence on our deep-seated habitual patterns, known as samskaras. Learn how yoga provides tools to transform samskaras from obstacles into resources on our spiritual journey.
Section 3
  • Explore the 8 limbs of yoga as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and discover how they're organized to cultivate awareness, starting from the external and progressing to the internal.
Section 4
  • Explore the significance of ahimsa (non-violence) as the foundational practice in yoga, and learn various ways to incorporate ahimsa into your thoughts, words, and actions.
  • Examine the root causes of violence and learn how to prevent harm from arising in your life as you make ahimsa (non-violence) a central tenet of your yoga practice.
Section 5
  • Uncover the deep significance of the yoga sutra on satya (truthfulness), examine the three components of truthfulness, and learn how honesty and integrity can enhance the outcomes of your actions.
  • Discover how nonviolent communication helps maintain healthy relationships, as described in the Yoga Sutras, and reflect on ways to skillfully navigate honest and loving communication.

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Nicolai Bachman
Nicolai Bachman has been teaching Sanskrit, chanting, yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, and other related topics... Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you can include this course in your Yoga Alliance training hours, with each hour equivalent to one continuing education credit.
This course is entirely self- paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.There are no imposed deadlines or time constraints for Course completion.
No prerequisites are required; this course is open to anyone interested in deepening their knowledge and practice.
No, the course is accessible to all individuals interested in enriching their understanding and practice of yoga.Yoga teaching certification is not a prerequisite.

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