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Yoga Philosophy | Part I
Textbook: Yogasūtra of Patañjali
Duration: 15 Classes
a. 5 Weeks – 3 Classes per Week
b. 7 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
c. 15 Weeks – 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Yoga Philosophy: Part I dives deep into the contents of the Yogasūtra. While exploring the ancient language of Sanskrit, we will derive essential teachings from the sūtras and classical commentators who have written throughout the centuries.
Objective: To acquire a traditional understanding of Yoga Philosophy through the eyes of Patañjali and classical commentators from 500 B.C.E. and onwards. To acquire a solid grasp of Yoga terminology in the original language of Sanskrit.
Covered Topics: Definition of Yoga, Yoga Metaphysics (Soul, Matter), The Mind (Citta), Five Fluctuations of the Mind (Vṛttis), Three Sources of Knowledge (Pramāṇas), Meditative Concentration (Samādhi), Distractions of the Mind (Vikṣepa), Purpose of AUM, Īśvara (God), etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: None
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $500
To Register, contact academyofindianphilosophy@gmail.com.
Yoga Philosophy | Part II
Textbook: Yogasūtra of Patañjali
Duration: 15 Classes
a. 5 Weeks – 3 Classes per Week
b. 7 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
c. 15 Weeks – 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Yoga Philosophy: Part II dives deep into the contents of the Yogasūtra. While exploring the ancient language of Sanskrit, we will derive essential teachings from the sūtras and classical commentators who have written throughout the centuries.
Objective: To acquire a traditional understanding of Yoga Philosophy through the eyes of Patañjali and classical commentators from 500 B.C.E. and onwards. To acquire a solid grasp of Yoga terminology in the original language of Sanskrit.
Covered Topics: Kriyā Yoga, Five Kleśas (Obstacles), Removal of Kleśas, Saṃyoga (Defined, Cause and Removal), Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (Eight-Limbed Yoga)-Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Pratyāhāra, etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: Yoga Philosophy: Part I
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $500
To Register, contact academyofindianphilosophy@gmail.com.
Introductory Sanskrit
Duration: 6 Classes
a. 3 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
b. 6 Weeks- 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Objective: To introduce the Sanskrit language and provide students with independent reading, writing and pronunciation abilities. To offer students an opportunity to develop their Sanskrit vocabulary (karma, dharma, ātman, manas, buddhi, etc.).
Covered Topics: Devanāgarī Script, Characters (Vowels, Consonants, Semivowels, Sibilants, Conjunct Consonants), Vocabulary, etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day, typically Friday, will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: None
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $300
Introductory Sanskrit-I serves as a prerequisite for the Sanskrit Grammar series.
Sanskrit Grammar | Part I
Duration: 8 Classes
a. 4 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
b. 8 Weeks – 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Objective: To introduce the fundamentals of Sanskrit grammar and provide students with independent reading, writing and pronunciation abilities.
Covered Topics: Parts of Speech, Sandhi, Word Anatomy, Noun Declensions, Verb Conjugations, Participles, Word Order, Special Rules, etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: Introductory Sanskrit
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $500
Sanskrit Grammar | Part II
Duration: 8 Classes
a. 4 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
b. 8 Weeks – 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Objective: To introduce the fundamentals of Sanskrit grammar and provide students with independent reading, writing and pronunciation abilities.
Covered Topics: Sandhi, Word Anatomy, Noun Declensions, Pronouns, Verb Conjugations, Root Analysis, Participles, Special Rules, etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: Introductory Sanskrit; Sanskrit Grammar: Part I
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $500
Sanskrit Grammar | Part III
Duration: 8 Classes
a. 4 Weeks – 2 Classes per Week
b. 8 Weeks – 1 Class per Week
Length: 1 hour/class
Objective: To introduce the fundamentals of Sanskrit grammar and provide students with independent reading, writing and pronunciation abilities.
Covered Topics: Sandhi, Word Anatomy, Noun Declensions, Pronouns, Verb Conjugations, Root Analysis, Participles, Special Rules, etc.
After each class, students will have weekly assignments that will facilitate discussions for the following classes. At the end of the week, a day will be reserved for review of weekly material.
Prerequisites: Introductory Sanskrit; Sanskrit Grammar: Part I; Sanskrit Grammar: Part II
Requirements: Completions of weekly assignments; Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation; Consistent Participation.
Course Fee: $500
90 Minute Courses
Yoga Philosophy: Part I
Duration: 1 Class
Objective: In a short 90 minute class, students will be introduced to the structure, contents and language of the Yogasūtra of Patañjali. Students will touch upon the basic concepts mentioned in the first chapter.
Covered Topics: Definition of Yoga, Yoga Metaphysics (Soul, Matter), The Mind (Citta), Five Fluctuations of the Mind (Vṛttis), Three Sources of Knowledge (Pramāṇas), Meditative Concentration (Samādhi), Distractions of the Mind (Vikṣepa), Purpose of AUM, Īśvara (God), etc.
Prerequisites: None
Requirements: Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation.
Course Fee: $100
Yoga Philosophy: Part II
Duration: 1 Class
Objective: In a short 90 minute class, students will be introduced to the structure, contents and language of the Yogasūtra of Patañjali. Students will touch upon the basic concepts mentioned in the second chapter.
Covered Topics: Kriyā Yoga, Five Kleśas (Obstacles), Removal of Kleśas, Saṃyoga (Defined, Cause and Removal), Aṣṭāṅga Yoga (Eight-Limbed Yoga)-Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Pratyāhāra, etc.
Prerequisites: Yoga Philosophy: Part I
Requirements: Openness to Sanskrit vocabulary and pronunciation.