Discovering the Yoga Sutras: Principles and Philosophy | HUA

This course titled "The Yoga of the Yoga Sutras" is aimed at introducing students to the teachings of yoga as outlined by Maharishi Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are a collection of brief aphorisms that codify the fundamental principles of yoga practice and philosophy. The Yoga Sutras cover various aspects of yoga activities including asanas, pranayama, dhyana, and other yoga practices. Ashtanga Yoga, an eight-part practice that emphasizes a holistic approach to yoga, is one of the core tenets of the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali's writings provide instructions for calming an anxious mind and a thorough breakdown of the workings of the mind. 

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali have emerged as the definitive guide on yoga in recent decades. Everything we do on the yoga mat has its origins in Patanjali's writings, and adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Yoga Sutras can greatly improve one's yoga practice. The Yoga Sutras also hold knowledge that is relevant off the mat as well, such as how to effectively lead in society, cultivate higher values and virtues, and deal with the impulsive inclinations of the mind. 

The course covers several themes found in the Yoga Sutras, such as the reason for doing yoga, the final aim of all yogic techniques, the challenges encountered on the yoga journey, and ways to overcome them. It will also explore the meanings of key phrases from the Yoga Sutras, including abhyasa, vairagya, chitta, vritti, klesha, samyama, parinama, kaivalya, and many others. 

By completing this course, students will be able to realize and express Patanjali's teachings on yoga and liberation, consider the benefits of incorporating yogic practices into their daily routines, differentiate the four pillars, three currents, and eight limbs that make up yoga, identify the five mental illnesses, and the nine roadblocks that prevent them from calming their thoughts. Strategies for calming the mind down when overwhelming feelings arise will also be incorporated. 

The class structure includes at least one hour of weekly interaction time with a professor or lecturer. Each week, students are expected to conduct independent research and participate in class discussions. The class will last 60 minutes, but due to the open structure of the discussion period, it can go on for up to an additional 30 minutes. A few essays will be due throughout the semester, based on the students' own thinking and analysis of what they have learned so far. 

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