Yoga Sutra Certificate Course
We all want to lead peaceful and tranquillity way of lifestyle, and we hope that our hatha yoga practice will lead us there. Patanjali Yoga Sutra is the resource of wisdom and root of the yoga tradition lifestyle. We invite you to let it empower your yoga knowledge, and breathe new life into your practice through its systematic approach. The science of the Yoga Sutra is intended to link you directly to Patanjali intention of kaivalya and blissful experience so that you can have this experience for yourself. This certificate course is divided in to each of the three modules includes.
Modules
Module 1 – Introduction to Yoga Philosophy (2h)
We will trace back the beginnings of Yoga and find out where it originally derived from. As you get an overview of the 6 main philosophies of ancient India, you will learn more in-depth about the Yoga philosophy and its strong relevance to the development of modern styles of Hatha Yoga. We will discuss the definition of Yoga, both originally and in its modern understanding. The session will also take a closer look at the connection between Hatha Yoga has with the Patanjali Yoga Sutra.
Module 2 – Patanjali´s Yoga Sutras – Samadhi Pada (4h)
This module has been designed to go deeper into the systematical study of, aim and obstacles in Yoga path according to Patanjali´s Yoga Sutras. Through talks and discussions, you will become familiar with the selected yoga sutras from the chapter of Samadhi Pada. Understanding Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is essential in your progress as a Yoga practitioner. It throws light on each and every aspect of Yoga and life itself. This module connects the philosophical and the scientific approaches to Yoga with the physical practice, and finds ways to apply the Sutras in asana practice and in daily life.
Module 3 – Patanjali´s Yoga Sutras – Sadhana Pada – Kriya and Ashtanga Yoga (4h)
In this module, you will become familiar with and understand the concept of Ashtanga, the Eight Limbs of Yoga by Patanjali, and learn how applicable it is even in today´s life on and off the mat. You will be given a list of topics to choose from to complete a written assignment, and get the chance to discuss it in one of the live sessions with our yoga masters and your fellow students.
Highlights:
- 30-hour online yoga teacher training
- Eligible to register for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credit if you complete the training
- 30 contact hours of live sessions
- 20 non-contact hours of recorded audio, study books, self-practice, and self-study
- Live online sessions will be held over Zoom or Google Meet
- Online sessions’ timezone: Bangalore, India (GMT+5:30)
- Minimum time for completion: 5 to 30 days
- Special discounts on advanced courses
What you’ll learn
- You will learn selected Yoga sutra with example.
- You will know the how to Integrate yoga sutra into your yoga practice.
- You will learn that this is one of the most simplified and non cryptic approach to learning the Patanjali’s Yoga sutras.
- You will learn the methods give by Sage Patanjali to mastery your mind.
Requirements
- Intense desire to learn the Yoga sutras of Patanjali.
- Love for Yoga Philosophy and/or Psychology is an added advantage.
- Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.
- Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.
What do I need for the online course?
- Yoga mat
- Computer / Smartphone with camera
- Internet connection
- Yoga Blocks
- Pillow or Bolster or Cushion
- Strap
- Notebook and Pen
- Zoom
Assessment and Certification
The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.
Recommended Texts
- Four chapters on freedom, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Bihar school of yoga.
- Science of Yoga by I. K. Taimini, Theosophical Society.
What’s the language of the course?
Our courses will be held in English Medium.
Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.
Fee:
- USD 500 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.
Course Dates: Please Contact Us (karunaayoga@gmail.com or +91 9686549129)
Detailed Syllabus
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Samadhi Pada
1.1. Atha yoga anushasanam |
1.2. Yogas chitta vrtti nirodhah|
1.5. Vrttayah pancatayyah klista aklistah
1.6. Pramana-viparyaya-vikalpa-nidra-smrtayah|
1.7. Pratyaksa anuman agamah pramanani|
1.8. Viparyayo mithya jnanam atad rupa pratistham|
1.9. Sabda jnanupati vastu-sunyo vikalpah|
1.10. Abhava-pratyayalambana – vrittirnidra,
1.11. Anubhuta visaya sampramosah smrtih|
1.12. Abhyasa vairagyabhyam tan nirodhah|
1.13. Tatra sthitau yatno’bhyasah|
1.14. Sa tu dirghakala daranairantaryasatkarasaevito drdha bhumih|
1.15. Drstanusravika-visayavitrsnasya vasikara-sanjna vairagyam|
1.16. Tatparam purusakhyater gunavaitrsnyam|
1.30. Vyadhi styana samsaya pramadalasya viratibhranti-darsanalabdha bhumikatvanavasthitatvani cittaviksepaste’ntarayah|
1.31. Duhkha daurmanasyangamejayatva svasaprasvasa viksepa saha bhuvah|
1.32. Tat pratisedhartham ekatva bhyasah,
1.33. Maitri karuna muditopeksanam sukha duhkha punyapunya visayanam bhavanatas chitta prasadanam|
1.34. Pracchardanavidharan abyam va pranasya|
1.35. Visayavati va pravritirutpanna manasah sthitinibandhani|
1.36. Visoka va jyotismati|
1.37. Vita raga visayam va chittam|
1.38. Svapna nidra jnana lambanam va|
1.39. Yathabhimatadhyanadva|
1.40. Paramanu-paramamahattvanto’sya vasikarah|
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Sadhana Pada
2.1. Tapahsvadhyayayesvarapranidhanani kriyaayogah|
2.2. Samadhibhavanarthah klesatanukaranarthasca|
2.3. Avidyasmitaragadvesabhinivesah klesah|
2.4. Avidyaksetramuttaresam prasuptatanuvichchhinnodaranam|
2.5. Anityasuchiduhkhanatmasu nityasuchisukhatmakhyatiravidya|
2.6. Drgdarsanasaktyorekatmataivasmita|
2.7. Sukhanusayi ragah|
2.8. Duhkhanusayi dvesah|
2.9. Svarasavahi viduso’pi tatharudho’bhinivesah|
2.10. Te pratiprasavaheyah suksmah|
2.12. Klesamulah karmasayo drsthadrsthajanmavedaniyah|
2.13. Sati mule tadvipako jatyayurbhogah|
2.14. Te hladaparitapaphalah punyapunyahetutvat|
2.15. Parinamatapasamskaraduhkhairgunavrttivirodhacca duhkhamva sarvam vivekinah ,
2.29.Yamaniyamasanapranayamaprtayaharadharanadhyanasamadhayo’stavangani|
2.30. AhimsaSatyaAsteyaBrahmacharyaaparigraha Yamah|
2.31. Jatidesakalasamayanavacchinnah sarvabhauma mahavratam|
2.32. Sauchasantosatapahsvadhyayesvarapranidhanani niyamah|
- 33. Vitarkabadhane pratipaksabhavanam|
2.34. Vitarka himsadayah krtakaritanumodita lobhakrodhamohapurvaka
mrdumadhyadimatraduhkhajnananantaphala iti pratipaksabhavanam|
2.35. Ahimsapratisthayam tatsamnidhau vairatyagah|
2.36. Satyapratisthayam kriyaphalasrayatvam|
2.37. Asteyapratisthayam sarvaratnopasthanam|
2.38. Brahmacharyapratisthayam viryalabhah|
2.39. Aparigrahasthairye janmakathantssambodah|
2.40. Saucat svanga jugupsa parairasaàsargah|
2.41. Satvasuddhi saumanasyaikagryendriyajayatmadarsanayogyatvani cha|
2.42. Santosadanuttamasukhalabhah|
2.43. Kayendriya siddhirasuddhiksayattapasah|
2.44. Svadhyayadistadevatasamprayogah|
2.45. Samadhisiddhirisvarapranidhanat|
2.46. Sthirasukhamasanam|
2.47. Prayatnasaithilyananatasamapattibhyam|
2.48. Tato dvandvanabhighatah|
2.49. Tasmin sati svasaprasvasayorgativichchhedah pranayamah|
2.50. Bahyabhyantarastambhavrttih desakalasankhyabhih paridrsto dirghasuksmah ,
2.51. Bahyabhyantaravisayaksepi chaturthah|
2.52. Tatah ksiyate prakasavaranam|
2.53. Dharanasu cha yogyata manasah|
2.54. Svavisayasamprayoge chittasvarupanukara indriyanam pratyaharah|
2.55. Tatah paramavasyatendriyanam|
Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Vibhuti Pada
3.1 Desabandhaschittasya dharana |
3.2. Tatra pratyayaikatanata dhyanam|
3.3.Tadevarthamatranirbhasaà svarupasunyamiva samadhih|
Terms & Conditions:
After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioner. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.