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YSP workshop, sutras 2.20 thru 2.24 (6/20/20)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
YSP workshop, sutras 2.20 thru 2.24 (6/20/20)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the monthly workshop on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali held on Saturday, 6/20/20.

Sutras covered: Sutra 2.20: draṣṭā dr̥śimātraḥ śuddho-‘pi pratyaya-anupaśyaḥ ॥20॥The Seer is nothing but the power of seeing which, although pure, appears to see through the mind. Sutra 2.21: tadartha eva dr̥śyasya-ātmā ॥21॥The seen […]

Definition of Yoga, sutras 1.1-1.5 (8/19/17)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Definition of Yoga, sutras 1.1-1.5 (8/19/17)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the monthly workshop on the Yoga Sutras on Saturday, 8/19/17:

Brief summary of what we covered: Sutras 1.1 – 1.5

With the session in July, we completed the round of discussions on the yoga sutras which we began approximately two years ago. In that go-round we […]

Purusha (soul) and Prakriti (matter), sutras 2.18 thru 2.22

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Purusha (soul) and Prakriti (matter), sutras 2.18 thru 2.22
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the presentation on the Yoga Sutras during the workshop on Saturday, 05/20/17:

Brief summary of what we covered: Discussion on the concept of Purusha and Prakriti sutras 2.18 thru 2.22 [audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-podcasts/ysp052017-ch2-18-thru-22.mp3]

You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here. […]

Dharana, dhyana, samadhi (samyama) – part 1 (Oct 29, 2016)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Dharana, dhyana, samadhi (samyama) - part 1 (Oct 29, 2016)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on Saturday, 10/29/16:

Brief summary of what we covered: Continued the discussion on the eight limbs of yoga Focus on dharana, dhyana and samadhi sutras 3.1 – 3.4, 1.17, 1.18, 1.41 [audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-podcasts/ysp102916-samyama-part1.mp3]

You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, Level 2, Oct 24 – Nov 13

Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Immersion program. This will be the introductory Level 2 program. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding 21-day yoga journey.

Please note the class duration will be one hour and 45 minutes.

What: 21-day yoga immersion, […]

Concept of Ishwara (God) in Yoga Sutras, part 3 (Aug 20, 2016)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Concept of Ishwara (God) in Yoga Sutras, part 3 (Aug 20, 2016)
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Below is the audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on Saturday, 8/20/16:

Brief summary of what we covered: Continued the discussion on the eight limbs of yoga with focus on the concept of Ishwara in the Yoga Sutras (sutras 1.29, 2.1, 2.32, 2.45) Began discussion on Asana (sutras 2.46, 2.47) [audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-podcasts/ysp082016-ishvara-asana.mp3]

You can listen […]

14-day Pranayama Intensive, May 9-22

Vishnu Mudra

I am pleased to announce the next Pranayama intensive. In this program, we will be practicing some of the main pranayama techniques given in our ancient yoga texts. I will also discuss the underlying concepts in the practice of pranayama and all the wonderful benefits that the practice can bring […]

Yoga for Stress Management (IBM – June 4, 2015)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Yoga for Stress Management (IBM - June 4, 2015)
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On June 4, 2015, I presented a yoga workshop at IBM to the participants of the conference, "Women in Technology". The title of the talk was "How yoga can help manage stress". I am pleased to present an audio recording of the conference presentation.

Brief summary of what was discussed: What is stress and […]

Pranayama, pratyahara (sense withdrawal) (March 7, 2015)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Pranayama, pratyahara (sense withdrawal) (March 7, 2015)
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Below is the audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on 3/7/15:

Brief summary of what we covered: Review of the definition of yoga Review of the five causes of suffering (kleshas) Review of the 8 limbs of yoga Basic concepts of pranayama, including a mention of the five pranas Practicing simple pranayama techniques Concept […]

Yamas and Niyamas – part 2 (Jan 2015)

Padmasana (Lotus)
YSP podcast series
Yamas and Niyamas - part 2 (Jan 2015)
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Below is the audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on 1/3/15 (Part 2):

Brief summary of what we covered: Five niyamas Four attitudes for peace of mind (Sutra 1.33) Introduction to the concept or Ishwara (God) Brief introduction to the Samkhya philosophy and the 23 elements Cause of suffering – union of Purusha (pure […]