The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Foundations of Classical Yoga

Описание: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Foundations of Classical Yoga
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 9 PM EST

Yoga is widely practiced across the world today—but how often do we pause to engage with its original philosophical vision? Join Hindu University of America for an illuminating webinar on The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, one of the most foundational texts of classical Yoga and Hindu philosophy.

In this session, HUA faculty will offer an accessible yet rigorous overview of how Patañjali presents Yoga not merely as physical discipline, but as a complete metaphysical, ethical, and psycho-spiritual system. The webinar will explore key themes such as the distinction between external practices (bahiraṅga yoga) and inner disciplines (antaraṅga yoga), the nature of the mind and its modifications, and Yoga’s ultimate aim—transcending conditioned selfhood toward realization of the higher Self (parama antaraṅga yoga).

In this webinar, we will explore:
Rooted in the Sāṅkhya darśana, this discussion will also highlight how the Yoga Sūtras provide essential philosophical grounding for advanced study of texts like the Bhagavad Gītā. Participants will gain insight into how this graduate-level course approaches Yoga as a disciplined path of inquiry, self-mastery, and inner transformation, drawing from traditional interpretations and contemporary scholarly engagement.

The webinar will conclude with an overview of the Winter 2026 graduate course, including structure, learning objectives, faculty, and who the course is designed for, along with time for questions about enrollment and academic pathways at HUA.

Whether you are a serious student of Yoga, a practitioner seeking deeper understanding, or someone considering graduate study in Hindu philosophy, this webinar offers a meaningful entry point into the profound vision of Yoga as taught by Patañjali—and an opportunity to continue that journey through formal study at HUA.

Course Details
Instructor: Sri Raghu Ananthanarayanan
Schedule: Start Date: February 15, 2026 , End Date: May 31, 2026
Day: Sundays and Thursdays (Twice a week)
Time: 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

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