Newsletter August, 2019
In this issue:
What causes suffering? (theory of Kleshas)
The Buddha, in his Four Noble Truths, stated:
- Life is suffering (Dukkha)
- There is a cause for this suffering
- We can put an end to this suffering
- Here is the eight-fold path to follow to end suffering
Five Kleshas
The Yoga system of Patanjali presents a concept of suffering, or pain, which is very similar to the one mentioned above from Buddha. In modern terminology, 'stress' is another name for this suffering. Patanjali uses the term 'klesha' to denote afflictions, pain or suffering. He talks about five different kleshas, their cause and the remedy. These keshas are:
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Upcoming Programs
Understanding the Mind to eliminate Stress
- What: An Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- When: Third Saturday of the month
- Next Session: Saturday, August 17, 2019
- TIME: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
- LOCATION: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- FEE: by voluntary donation
- To register: please fill out the registration form (if you have filled the form recently, send me an email to register)
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14-day pranayama intensive
- What: 14-day pranayama intensive
- When: Monday, August 5 - Sunday, August 18, 2019
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM
- Location: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama (45 min), Relaxation (15 min), Yoga philosophy/meditation (15 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- Fee: $110 (cash, check, zelle or paypal)
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
Strongly recommended
- Light,’sattvic’, nutritious, VEGETARIAN food
- No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other item of similar nature
- A personal commitment to continue the practice after the program is over
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Yoga for kids/teens, 8-week session
- What: Yoga for Kids/Teens, 8-week Sessions
- When: Every Sunday
- Kids (5+ years) 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Teens (Age 12 - 19 years) 6:15 - 7:15 PM
- Starting: Sunday, August 18, 2019
- Location: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bear Cat Way, suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Instructor: Disha Gala (dishagada2010@gmail.com; (408) 685-5154
- Fee: $80 (cash or check, due on the first day of the class)
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
Yoga Sutra study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
- Event: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Study Group (YSP SG) meeting
- When: Second and fourth Saturday of the month
- Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (followed by social tea)
- Location: 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Breckenridge sub-division)
- Recommended texts for study:
- “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Swami Satchidananda
- “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Edwin F. Bryant
- “Science of Yoga”, by I. K. Taimni (free pdf download)
- “Yoga philosophy of Patanjali”, by Swami Hariharananda Aranya
- Summary of earlier discussions - YSP blog (your comments on the blog posts are welcome)
- Audio recording of yoga sutras – in Sanskrit, English and Sanskrit+English
- Invocation to Sage Patanjali and the closing Shanti Mantra
- Podcasts of my talks on Yoga Philosophy in the monthly workshops
Ashtana Vinyasa yoga
- What: 15-day Ashtanga-Vinyasa Intensive with Digna Popat, Authorized Level II KPJAYI, Mysore
- When: Monday, August 19 - Monday, September 2, 2019
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 AM
- Location: 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- Fee: $140 (cash or check, payable on the first day of class)
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
- Contact: Jessica Vyas, ph: (919) 389-5527; email: jessicavyas@gmail.com
podcast channel
As you may be aware, I have been offering monthly workshops wherein I discuss various aspects of yoga philosophy. The main focus in these workshops is to discuss the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in some depth. In addition, from time to time, I also discuss concepts from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and other related ancient scriptures. In order to preserve these talks for future reference, I have been making an audio recording of these discussions and sharing them with the participants. These audio recordings are now available on the podcast channel on my blog. You are welcome to download these audio recordings for your use. In addition, you can listen to these podcasts as well as subscribe to them on itunes as well.
youtube channel
As you would have noticed from many of the recent posts on my blog, I have been adding short videos of many of the commonly practiced asana and pranayama sequences. I strongly urge you to subscribe to my youtube channel and visit the channel frequently to get instructions for your own asana and pranayama practices. Please share the link to the channel with your friends who might benefit from these detailed video instructions.
I would love to hear your feedback and, of course, would welcome suggestions for future videos that you would like to see on the channel.
Yoga in the News
Schools look to yoga, meditation and other alternatives instead of discipline
With behavior issues on the rise and changing discipline policies, schools are employing alternative discipline using social-emotional curriculum and mindfulness through meditation, yoga and conflict-resolution programs.
These models revolve around strong relationships between teachers and students and aim to help students regulate their emotions and solve their own problems. Schools claim success in behavior, academics and attendance.
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Novel breast cancer treatment, plus yoga for fast recovery
Yoga helps in the recovery of various ailments and conditions, including breast cancer. Women suffering from breast cancer exhibit dangerous level of stress and anxiety. These factors further aggravate the condition. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, yoga helped women with breast cancer by regulating stress levels.
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30% OF VETERANS SUFFER FROM PTSD. SCIENCE SAYS YOGA WILL HELP THEM HEAL
Brianna Renner had just given birth to her second daughter when she felt herself slipping into postpartum depression. Renner, who served in the Marines Corps for five years, was accustomed to serious life challenges, but her colicky infant’s nonstop tears left her feeling hopeless and alone.
So she turned to the mat — her yoga mat, to be precise — and then things turned around. Renner rediscovered her mojo.
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Have a question/suggestion?
If you have a yoga-related question, please write to me and I would do my best to provide an answer in a timely manner. I would love to hear your suggestions for future newsletter articles.
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