- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
Nov 7, 2022 – January 23, 2023
Patanjali Yoga Sutras Practical Guide: Cultivating Love and Surrender to the Divine
Swami Brahmananda
12 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 6:00-7:45pm ET
Course Description:
Do you seek to cultivate an inspired and committed practice of devotion and meditation, lead a more fulfilling, contemplative life and to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and practices of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras?
Join this 12 weeks course with Swami Brahmananda to learn how to cultivate divine love through recognition of the divine reality present in all things, which is all peace and bliss, beyond misery, desires and tribulation. You will learn the teachings and practices of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras on surrender and devotion to God or Ishwara pranidhana by which our efforts to attain meditation, inner peace and lasting happiness become successful. The teachings and practices are meant for new and experienced students alike.
What you'll learn:
- God is the center of divine awareness, dwelling in one’s heart, free from all misery, desires and activity. In Him alone, one finds perfect peace and freedom.
- Devotion and surrender to God leads to deep meditation and Samadhi or union.
- God is the supreme teacher, operating in all the teachers of humanity. Creation is the expression of God for His own Lila or sport. Life is a great school for learning many useful lessons, and for the development of character and divine virtues. Life is a school in which every sorrow, every pain, every heart-break brings a precious lesson.
- OM is the name of God or ultimate reality. Japa or repetition of OM removes the mental impurities, afflictions and obstacles and awakens enlightened knowledge.
- You will learn to meditate with the mantra OM.
- You will learn devotional practices for awakening the love of God.
- You will learn contemplative teachings to develop recognition of the divine presence in all things.
Additional Information:
Offered as 12 weekly sessions on Mondays, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26, Jan 2,9, 16 & 23: 6:30-7:45pm 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:
- 9 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.