- LIVE ONLINE PROGRAM
July 9 – September 24, 2026
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: The Gateway to Stillness, Self-Mastery, and Spiritual Awakening
Rukmini Chaitanya
THURSDAYS, 3:00 – 4:30pm ET
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are often called the “Bible of Yoga.” In just four chapters, they contain a complete philosophy of life and practice: how the mind works, how suffering arises, and how it can be overcome. More than any other text, the Sutras provide a precise and practical path to freedom.
At the heart of the teaching is a simple truth:
‘Yogas chitti vrtti nirodhah’
Yoga Sutras 1.2
Yoga is the stilling of the thought-waves of the mind.
When the mind becomes steady, we discover who we truly are: infinite, free, and full of bliss.
This 12-week course with Rukmini Chaitanya is a rare opportunity to walk through the Sutras in a structured, guided way. It is not just a study of words but a process of inner transformation. Through teaching, guided meditation, discussion, and reflection, you will learn to apply the wisdom of the Sutras in your daily life — on the mat, in relationships, at work, and in your inner world.
Course Details
Duration: 12 Weeks (weekly live classes)
Class length: 90 minutes
Format: Online (live & recorded access, with downloadable notes)
Each class includes:
- In-depth teaching on selected Sutras.
- Guided meditation & breathwork to embody the wisdom.
- Journaling and reflection prompts for integration.
- Interactive Q&A to deepen understanding.
You’ll also receive:
- Access to recordings and notes for the lifetime of this platform
- Practical exercises to apply each week’s theme.
- A supportive spiritual community of like-minded seekers.
What You’ll Learn Over 12 Weeks
The course follows Patanjali’s own structure, covering the main themes of the Sutras in a way that is both faithful and practical.
Key areas include:
✅ The Nature of the Mind — why it creates suffering and how it can be trained.
✅ The Obstacles to Practice — restlessness, doubt, laziness, distraction — and how to overcome them.
✅ The Eight Limbs of Yoga — a complete roadmap: ethical living, self-discipline, posture, breath, concentration, meditation, and samadhi.
✅ The Stages of Meditation — how to move from scattered attention to deep absorption.
✅ The Goal of Yoga — freedom from the bonds of attachment and awakening to the Self.
Each week builds on the last, so you experience the Sutras not just as theory but as a living path.
‘Tada drastuh svarupe ‘vasthanam’
Yoga Sutras 1.3
At that time (when the thought waves are stilled) the perceiver rests in his own true nature.
Why This Course Matters Now
The world today is full of noise, uncertainty, and distraction. Many of us feel pulled in a thousand directions, searching for meaning and peace. The Yoga Sutras provide the clarity and structure we need:
🌿 To focus the mind.
🌿 To respond to life with steadiness and compassion.
🌿 To transform stress into inner strength.
🌿 To awaken the joy of the Self, which no external change can take away.
This is why the Sutras remain as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago — they are a timeless map of the inner journey.
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This course is for seekers who want more than information — who long for transformation. Guided with warmth and clarity by Rukmini Chaitanya, you will walk the path laid out by Patanjali and begin to embody the stillness, wisdom, and freedom he describes.
Step into this 12-week journey and let the Yoga Sutras reshape your practice, your understanding, and your life.
Additional Information
Offered as 12 weekly sessions – Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 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.
This course has been approved by Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Hours (for Registered YA members only).
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.