Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Unlock the Path to Inner Peace
with Rukmini Chaitanya
Join Our 12-Week Course and Unlock the Wisdom Within
December 26, 2024 – March 13, 2025 on Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
“Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.”
– Yoga Sutras 1.2
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer timeless insights into the art of living with purpose, peace, and mindfulness. Over the course of 12 weeks, Rukmini Chaitanya will use her many years of experience and teaching expertise to guide you through these profound teachings, helping you integrate their wisdom into your daily life and yoga practice.
Why Study the Yoga Sutras?
In our fast-paced modern world, many of us seek tools to find balance, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection. The Yoga Sutras provide exactly that—a framework for understanding the mind, cultivating inner peace, and achieving lasting fulfillment.
As Adi Shankaracharya once said
“The mind is the cause of both bondage and liberation. When attached to sense objects, it leads to bondage. When free from attachment, it leads to liberation.”
This course is your opportunity to explore how the Yoga Sutras guide us toward mastering the mind and attaining true freedom.
What You’ll Learn in This 12-Week Course:
- Foundation of the Yoga Sutras: Explore the origins, context and structure of the sutras to build a strong foundation.
- The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Dive deeply into Patanjali’s step-by-step path for self-realization, covering ethical principles (yamas and niyamas), physical practice, breath control, concentration, and meditation.
- Understanding the Mind: Learn how to manage distractions, overcome mental obstacles, and cultivate a state of inner calm.
- Practical Applications: Discover how to apply the sutras’ teachings to relationships, work, and self-growth.
- Spiritual Growth: Gain insights into the ultimate goals of yoga—self-mastery and unity with the true self.
Course Highlights:
- Interactive Learning: Weekly live sessions with in-depth discussions and Q&A.
- Guided Practices: Meditations and exercises to help you embody the teachings.
- Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded participants on the same journey.
- Comprehensive Materials: Access to recorded sessions, reading guides, and practical tools.
Why This Course Is Important Now:
In today’s chaotic world, the Yoga Sutras offer clarity and calm amid the noise. They teach us how to:
- Cultivate focus and mindfulness.
- Navigate stress and emotional challenges.
- Live with greater intention and authenticity.
- Deepen our connection to ourselves and others.
This course is perfect for yoga practitioners, teachers, or anyone looking to explore the deeper dimensions of yoga philosophy.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in an engaging and supportive environment. Gain the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to transform your life and practice.
We look forward to guiding you on this enriching journey of self-discovery and transformation!
What people are saying about Rukmini Chaitanya…
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions – Thursday Dec 26, Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 & 13 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET
This program is offered live through Zoom webinar with the availability for students to interact through Q&A with the presenter.
For enrolled students, a video recording will be available after each class in the event you miss a class or would like to review the content.
It is possible to register and take the course at any time. You can catch up on any classes you miss with the recordings.
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
- Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device. For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
- Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.
More praise for Rukmini Chaitanya…
“Rukmini Chaitanya presents online courses in a variety of areas, based on the sublime scriptures and monistic non-dual Vedanta tradition in a clear, consistent, uplifting and most important loving way. Highly recommended for seekers of all walks of life.”
– Menas C. Kafatos, Quantum Physicist, Philosopher, Writer
Rukmini Chaitanya
Rukmini Chaitanya is a senior staff member of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas, and the personal assistant to Swami Swaroopananda, the Acharya, or spiritual director of the Ashram. She regularly teaches the Bhagavad Gita during the Sivananda Yoga Teacher training as well as other courses on the Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, positive thinking, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
Rukmini Chaitanya is known for her enthusiastic and inspiring teaching style as well as for her devotion to the lineage and the scriptures. She is dedicated to each of her students and has an innate desire to share knowledge with them. She brings a great deal of clarity to every topic and is highly appreciated for her capacity to unfold complicated topics and present them in a coherent and pure way.
