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27-09-2021 Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Chapter II On Practice Julia Martínez, PhD 1 WHAT YOGA IS ABOUT AS DEFINED BY PATANJALI Ultimate goal of yoga To know oneself, our true nature: pure consciousness Reasonable & practical goal (for most of us) To have a little more calmness and stability of mind (Sattva) 2 1

27-09-2021 WHY SHOULD WE STUDY THE YOGA SUTRAS? YS give a pragmatic and comprehensive framework to work with body & mind. It is not a belief system, it is a logical and rational approach. PROPER UNDERSTANDING YS illuminate the way RESULTS Calmness of mind & Lightness of body OPTIMAL PRACTICE Provides the energy to move on 3 YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI 195 aphorisms (in Sanskrit) Commentaries by Vyāsa (5th century) and Hariharānanda Āranya (20th century) CHAPTER I – on concentration CHAPTER II – on practice CHAPTER III – supernormal powers CHAPTER IV – on liberation Recommended reading and videos with detailed explanation on the YS and other subjects related to the path of yoga: https://yogaknowledge.net/ Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra - mobile App (from TKV Desikachar) 4 2

27-09-2021 HOW TO STUDY THE YOGA SUTRAS? - Read 1-2 sutras - Watch the corresponding videos by AG & Indra Mohan in Yogaknowledge.net - Reflect on them - If possible discuss with peers - Take your time (it is a life-long journey)! WHERE TO START? Ø Chapter II Ø Chapter I 5 YOGA SUTRA CHAPTER II – on practice 6 3

27-09-2021 2.1 Kriya yoga is defined as Tapas (will power), Svadhyaya (guided self-reflection/mantra japa) and Isvara Pranidhana (letting go of expectations). 2.2 Kriya yoga should be practice for bringing about Samadhi and minimizing the Kleshas. 2.3– 2.9 Describe the 5 Kleshas (that which results in suffering/discomfort): Avidya (wrong knowledge), Asmita (I feeling), Raga (desire), Dvesa (dislike) and Abhinivesa (fear). Patterns/ states of the Kleshas. 2.10 – 2.14 Relation between Kleshas – Karma (the consequences of Kleshas - unhappiness/dukha). 2.15 The yogi sees the seed of suffering through discrimination (unhappiness is built in happiness - 3 gunas - change). 2.16– 2.28 Explain the primary cause of suffering: identification of the Seer (that which perceives) with the Seen (the objects of perception). Description of the 3 gunas (qualities): Sattva (clarity), Rajas (activity) and Tamas (heaviness) and the nature of their effects. Developing clarity is a gradual process! 2.29 The means to attaining yoga (Samadhi) are the 8 limbs of yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. 2.30 – 2.45 Describe the Yamas (non-harmfulness, truth, abstention from stealing, restrain, non-greediness) and Niyamas (cleanliness, contentment, tapas, Svadhyaya and Isvara Pranidhana) and the result of practicing them. 2.46 – 2.48 Describe the qualities of Asana: Sthira (firm/steady) and Sukha (pleasant/comfortable). Note the importance of balancing effort and relaxation! States the results of such asana practice. 2.49 – 2.53 Pranayama is described, the different components of the breath and the benefits of the practice. 2.54 – 2.55 Pratyahara is skillful control over the senses. 7 YS 2.1 KRIYA YOGA tapah-svādhyāyeśvara-pranidhānāni kriyā-yogah Kriyā-yoga, the path of action, consists of self-discipline, study and dedication to the Lord Tapah – austerity, self-discipline Svādhyāya – study, mantra recitation Iśvara-pranidhānāni – devotion to the Divine Kriya – action 8 4

27-09-2021 YS 2.1 KRIYA YOGA Video AG Mohan – What is Kriya yoga? 06856 9 YS 2.1 What is Kriya yoga? Tapas Svādhyāya Will power Putting up with the mental discomfort that comes about when we want to change Guided self-reflection - Control of our body - Control of our speech Iśvara Pranidhāna Letting go of expectations Mantra Japa (repetition of mantra) - Control of our mind Without stress or force but with wisdom! 10 5

27-09-2021 KRIYA YOGA & THE VRITTI – SAMSKARA CYCLE Thought / Feeling (vritti) - Can be modified through our conscious effort Basis of habitual patterns - Operates continuosly in all (birth to death) - Operates without our conscious control KRIYA YOGA Latent Impression (Samskara) 11 YS 2.2 RESULTS OF KRIYA YOGA samādhi-bhāvanārthah kleśa-tanū-karanārthaś ca Kriya-yoga should be practice for bringing about focus and reducing the afflictions samādhi – meditative absorption bhāvana – bringing about ārthah – for the purpose of kleśa - afflictions tanū - weak Karana – making ca - and 12 6

27-09-2021 YS 2.2 RESULTS OF KRIYA YOGA Video AG Mohan – The benefits of Kriya yoga 22106 13 YS 2.46 QUALITIES OF ASANA sthira sukham āsanam Asana should be firm and comfortable sthira – firm sukham – comfortable āsanam – posture 14 7

27-09-2021 YS 2.46 QUALITIES OF ASANA Video AG Mohan – Qualities of Asana 006456 15 YS 2.47 MASTERY OF ASANA prayatna śaithilya ananta samāpattibhyām Balanced effort and relaxation leads to mastery of asana prayatna – effort śaithilya – relaxation ananta – endless/infinite samāpattibhyām - focus 16 8

27-09-2021 YS 2.47-48 MASTERY OF ASANA Video AG Mohan – Means to master the asanas and the results 012043 17 THANK YOU! 18 9

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Chapter II On Practice Julia Martínez, PhD 1 WHAT YOGA IS ABOUT AS DEFINED BY PATANJALI Reasonable & practical goal (for most of us) . YOGA SUTRA CHAPTER II -on practice 6. 27-09-2021 4 2.1 Kriya yoga is defined as Tapas(will power), Svadhyaya(guided self-reflection/mantra japa) and IsvaraPranidhana .