Introduction

If you're looking to take the teachings of Yoga off your mat and into your daily life, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali will illuminate the way. A collection of verses summarizing the teachings of Yoga, they provide step-by-step guidelines for living a meaningful life through Yogic principles. As a teacher, your ability to be of service to your students rests in your own understanding and practice. This course is an invitation to spend time hearing, chanting and reflecting on the great insights and truths of Yoga, and to develop an intimate relationship with this timeless text.

An essential resource for any serious teacher or student of Yoga, this definitive, 20-hour course is based on Dr. Chris Chapple's lifetime of dedication to the study of the Sutras, and includes his own translation, philosophical analysis and modern day applications. Whether you are familiar with the text or brand new, you will uncover compelling new insights and learn powerful ways to study, practice, and live these teachings.

The course is delivered in 60 twenty-minute chapters, making it easy to explore all 196 Sutras at your own pace. Each chapter focuses on a cluster of verses, and begins with a recitation in both English and Sanskrit. Dr. Chapple then provides a detailed textual and etymological analysis, followed by practical tips on how to integrate their wisdom into your daily life, personal practice and teaching. An audio call and response track is included in the course, giving you the chance to become part of a rich oral tradition by learning the Sutras in the way they were originally passed down.

For anyone who is longing to truly live their practice, and develop a deeper connection to the history and wisdom of Yoga, this course will be a profound and transformative experience.

Level

This course is designed for both teachers and dedicated students of Yoga. Its comprehensive approach will introduce key Yogic concepts and provide examples of how they can be integrated into your personal practice and teaching.