To understand yoga as more than just a set of tools, we must go to the heart of it’s teachings. The Yoga Sūtra-s of Patanjali, teachings compiled in Sanskrit nearly 1,700 years ago, is a manual for understanding the mind and it’s role in our lives, as relevant today as ever. It lays out an experiential philosophy, one whose wisdom unfolds over time in our daily lives, and is lit up by exploration between the teacher and the student. These teachings were never meant to be read, they were meant to be learned through relationship.

The first chapter, the Samādhipāda, defines yoga and describes it’s process and inevitable challenges. Through in-depth, word-by-word exploration of each sūtra, we will not only deepen our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and our mind, but we will take part in a living tradition and deepen our appreciation for these timeless practices. The length of this course will enable us to give these teachings the space and time they deserve, as we live with each sūtra in our every day.

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