Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (ongoing)
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Swami Vivekananda’s Raja Yoga
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Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
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Class 1: Introduction
In this class (Class 1), we discuss pp. xxxi-lxvii of the introduction of Edwin Bryant's The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
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Class 2: What is Yoga? (Yoga Sutra 1.1–1.2)
In this class (Class 2 on April 18, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sutra 1.1 and 1.2, along with Edwin Bryant's commentaries on these sutras (pp. 1-21 of Bryant's book).
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Class 3: Our True Nature as the Seer (Yoga Sutra 1.3–1.5)
In this class (Class 3) we discuss pp. 22–31 of Bryant's book, which includes his commentary on Yoga Sutra 1.3–1.5.
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Class 4: The Vṛttis (Yoga Sutra 1.6-1.8)
In this class (Class 4), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.6–1.8, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 32–39 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 5: The Vṛttis (Yoga Sutra 1.9-1.11)
In this class (Class 5), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.9–1.11, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 39–47 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 6: Practice & Non-Attachment (Yoga Sutra 1.12–1.15)
In this class (Class 6), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.12–1.15, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 47–57 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 7: 2 Kinds of Samadhi (Yoga Sutra 1.16–1.18)
In this class (Class 7), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.16–1.18, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 57–72 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 8: Videhas, Prakrtilayas, & Mindfulness (1.19-1.20)
In this class (Class 8), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.19–1.20, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 73-78 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 9: Who or What is God? (1.21-1.24)
In this class (Class 9, Sept. 26th, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.21–1.24, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 81–99 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 10: God's Unique Attributes (1.25-1.27)
In this class (Class 10, Oct. 3rd, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.25–1.27, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 99–109 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 11: The Science of Japa (1.28-1.31)
In this class (Class 11, Nov. 14th, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.28–1.31, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 109–121 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 12: Yogis Debate Buddhists on Mental Concentration (1.32-1.34)
In this class (Class 12, Nov. 21st, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.32–1.34, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 121–131 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 13: The Secret of Concentration (1.35-1.39)
In this class (Class 13, Dec. 19th, 2024), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.35–1.39, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 132–141 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 14: Samadhis involving Gross Objects (1.40–1.43)
In this class (Class 14, Jan. 16th, 2025), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.40–1.43, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 141–149 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 15: Samadhis involving Subtle Objects (1.44–1.48)
In this class (Class 15, Feb 6th, 2025), we discuss Yoga Sūtra 1.44–1.48, along with Edwin Bryant's commentary on these sūtras (pp. 149-159 of Edwin Bryant's book The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali).
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Class 16: Rtambhara Prajna & Asamprajnata Samadhi (1.48-1.51)
In this class, we discuss Yoga Sutra 1.48 to 1.51 (pp. 158-168 of Edwin Bryant's The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali).
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Class 17: Kriya Yoga (2.1-2.3)
In this class, we discuss Yoga Sutra 2.1–2.3 (pp. 169-176 of Edwin Bryant's The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali).
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