Yoga Sutras (Book 1)
Join David for a 10 talk video course on the Yoga Sutras (Book 1) where he breaks down each sutra and relates it to the practice of Ashtanga yoga.
Book 1
(Samadhi Pada -- 10 Talks)
Talk 1: Sutras 1-11
Talk 2: Sutras 12-16
Talk 3: Sutra 17
Talk 4: Sutras 18-22
Talk 5: Sutras 23-28
Talk 6: Sutras 29-32
Talk 7: Sutras 33-34
Talk 8: Sutras 35-40
Talk 9: Sutras 41-46
Talk 10: Sutras 47-51
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Book 1: Sutras 1-11
Talk 1
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1-11Recommended Books
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 44-45
Read Part Two, “The Purpose of Yoga”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 2.1-2.3 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.47-1.51
Talk 10
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.47-1.51Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 42-43
Read Part One, “Toward Seedless Contemplation”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.47-1.51 -
Book 1: Summary
A brief summary of sutras from Book 1.
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Book 1: Sutra 17
Talk 3
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutra 17Recommended Reading
1- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutra 1.17 -
Book 1: Sutras 18-22
Talk 4
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.18-1.22Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 33-35
Read Part One, “Ways of Stopping Thought”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.18-1.22 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.29-1.32
Talk 6
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.29-1.32Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 37-38
Read Part One, “Overcoming Obstacles and Distractions”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.29-1.32 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.33-1.34
Talk 7
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.33-1.34Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 38-39
Read Part One, “Tranquility of Thought”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.33-1.34 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.35-1.40
Talk 8
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.35 - 1.40Recommended Reading
1- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.35-1.40 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.23-1.28
Talk 5
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.23-1.28Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 35-37
Read Part One, “Dedication to the Lord of Yoga”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.23-1.28 -
Book 1: Sutras 12-16
Talk 2
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 12-16Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 32-33
Read Part One, “Practice and Dispassion”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.12-1.16 -
Book 1: Sutras 1.41-1.46
Talk 9
Yoga Sutras Book 1, Samadhi Pada
Sutras 1.41 - 1.46Recommended Reading
1- Yoga, Discipline of Freedom by Barbara Stoller Miller
Pages 39-42
Read Part One, “Contemplation That Bears Seeds”2- Yoga Sutra Workbook, Certainty of Freedom by Vyaas Houston
Review Sutras 1.41-1.46
