Course Content

In this course, students study the core principles of Yoga, exploring its philosophy and practical applications through the lens of Sanskrit. The topics covered include:

1. Foundational Understanding of Yoga:
   ❖ Define the core concepts of Yoga using the Samādhi-pāda (the first chapter) of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a foundational text.
2. Exploring the Yoga Landscape:
   ❖ Identify and describe various schools of Yoga such as Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Nada, Laya, Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti.
3. Placing Yoga in the Context of Indian Knowledge Systems:
   ❖ Analyze how Yoga philosophy aligns and integrates with other Shastras like Sankhya, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Hatha, and Tantra.
4. Enriching Yoga Practice with Interdisciplinary Insights:
   ❖ Apply the understanding of these interconnected knowledge systems to enhance students’ personal yoga practice.
5. Unveiling the Path to Samadhi:
   ❖ Evaluate the components that influence the mind’s state, including Citta-bhumi, Citta-vrtti, Citta-vikshepa, and Citta-parikarma.
6. Attaining Samadhi – The Goal of Yoga:
   ❖ Analyze the different levels and nature of Samadhi.
7. Exploring the Roles of Abhyasa and Vairagya in achieving Samadhi.