- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
November 8 – December 27, 2021
Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Practical Guide - Devotion and Self-Surrender
Swami Brahmananda
8 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm ET
Course Description:
Learn the teachings of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras on Surrender and Devotion to God or Ishwara Pranidhana by which the efforts to attain meditation, inner peace and lasting happiness become successful.
Join this 8 weeks course with Swami Brahmananda and learn practical tools to cultivate Divine love, meditation and abidance in the Divine presence present in all things. The teachings and practices are meant for new and experienced students alike.
Students will have the opportunity to get personal guidance from Swami Brahmananda on their studies.
What You'll Learn:
- Ishwara or God is the center of Divine consciousness free from all suffering, desire and action. In Him alone, one finds true peace and freedom.
- Surrender to God leads to Samadhi or deep meditation.
- God as the source of all knowledge and intelligence, manifesting as creation and the laws governing it.
- The primal teacher of all teachers. All teachings originate in the Divine source.
- OM is the name of God. Japa or repetition of OM destroys the mental impurities, afflictions and obstacles and awakens enlightened knowledge.
- Meditation with the mantra OM.
- The universal prayer of Swami Sivananda.
- Devotional practices to awaken the love of God.
Additional Information:
Offered as 8 weekly sessions on Mondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-8:30pm 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:
- 16 hours of on-demand video
- 8 live sessions of 2 hours of study from the Patanjali Yoga sutras and guided practices. Each class includes teachings, practice time and dedicated time for questions and answers
- Home guided practices – including recorded guided meditations
- Feedback and personal guidance on student’s home practices
- Availability to ask questions about the studies and practices between classes
- Course Manual
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.