- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
August 15- October 17, 2022
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Practical Guide:
Cultivating Freedom from Binding Thoughts and Emotions through Concentration and Deep Meditation
Swami Brahmananda
10 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 6:00-7:45pm ET
Course Description:
Do you seek to cultivate an inspired and committed practice of meditation, to overcome distractions to a more fulfilling, contemplative life, and to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and practices of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras?
Join this 10 weeks course with Swami Brahmananda to learn what makes our meditation practice effective and successful and how to overcome emotional addictions and attachments. You will learn tools to strengthen your mental clarity, concentration and meditation based on the most important Yogic scripture – the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. The teachings and practices are meant for new and experienced students alike.
Students will have the opportunity to receive personal guidance from Swami Brahmananda on their studies.
What you'll learn:
- Learn how to cultivate a steady, relaxed and tension-free meditative posture.
- Learn practices to focus your attention and cultivate concentration. We will learn concentration on sound, breath, open sky etc.
- Concentration in work. How to cultivate mental poise and peace amidst daily activity.
- Cultivating a clear mind and deep meditation.
- Meditation with the Mantra OM and other Mantras. Saguna and Nirguna meditation (with form and formless).
- How to maintain a steady and regular meditation practice.
- Learn life transforming tools to cultivate compassion and non-violence for the purification of negative, binding emotions. You will gain clear understanding and hands on practice with these Yogic tools.
- Learn practical tools to overcome emotional attachments and addictions.
- You will receive recorded guided meditations to continue the practice daily by yourself.
- Yoga Philosophy – gain a thorough understanding of the teachings of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the definition of Yoga as union between the individual and the Supreme consciousness.
- How the process of meditation leads to the attainment of clear vision and recognition of one’s true nature and innate freedom..
Additional Information:
Offered as 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, Aug 15, 22, 29, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 6:00-7:45pm 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.
Course Includes:
- 10 live sessions of study from the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and guided practices. Each class includes teachings, practice time and dedicated time for questions and answers
- Recordings of the live sessions
- Course Manual
- Teacher’s availability to reply to questions about the study material between classes
Swami Brahmananda is a monk and senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and is the current Manager of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas. Swami Brahmananda joined the Sivananda organization in 1999 and was initiated into Sannyasa (monasticism) in 2006.
A long-time practitioner of yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, he regularly teaches meditation and yoga philosophy for the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses as well as the Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses. He also teaches online courses on the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Vedanta. Swami Brahmananda is a much-loved, inspiring, and knowledgeable teacher.