- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
July 27 – August 31, 2021
Patanjali Yoga Sutras: Teachings from the Kaivalya Pada on Liberation
Swami Brahmananda
6 WEEKLY SESSIONS, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm ET
Course Description:
The final chapter of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga Sutras discusses Kaivalya, liberation or independence. The full-blown Yogi develops perfect discriminative wisdom or the ability to distinguish the Real from the unreal. He is no longer affected by the three gunas of nature and can distinguish Purusha or pure consciousness from Prakriti or matter.
What you'll learn:
- An in-depth study of the fourth chapter of the Yoga Sutras, Kaivalya Pada: It contains 34 sutras. It deals with asamprajnatah samadhi or the final non-dual state of deep meditation. It also describes how to deal with the potential dangers of the siddhis or powers, how to destroy the karmashaya or storehouse of accumulated karma from previous births (sanchita), how not to generate fresh karma (agami), the transformation of the mind from samadhi with duality to the non-dual samadhi and the state of kaivalya or liberation.
- The Sutras or verses of the chapter will be covered and explained with traditional commentaries and insights.
- Profound teachings on the inner workings of the mind and the higher states of consciousness.
- Yoga Philosophy: gain a thorough understanding of the teachings of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras.
- Yoga Psychology: in-depth teachings of the workings of the mind and powerful techniques of how to purify it in order to attain wisdom and abiding peace.
Additional Information:
Offered as 6 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 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:
- 12 hours of live course session
- 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.