20 episodes
Demystifying Patanjali Yoga Sutras Narayani
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Beginning with this definitive exposition on Self-Realization, we indeed now come to the true study of Yoga.
Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, and the commentaries of Swami Kriyananda, may we together succeed in Demystifying Patanjali and his spiritual classic.
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Episode 20 - Acceptance of mind -Kaivalya Pada
Kaivalya Pada:
4-17: An object is known or unknown depending on the degree to which the mind accepts it. -
Episode 19 - Siddhis are born of practices - Kaivalya Pada
Kaivalya Pada 4:1 Siddhis are born of practices performed in previous lives, or of the ingestion of certain herbs, or by the repetition of certain mantras, or by pain-enduring tapasya(self-denial), or by samadhi (oneness with God)
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Episode 18 - Samyama on the Chakras - Vibhuti Pada
Vibhuti Pada 3:30:
Samyama on the navel plexus gives knowledge of the body's constitution. -
Episode 17 - Dharan, Dhyan ,Samadhi - Vibhuti Pada
Discussing last three limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
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Episode 16 - Third Limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Sadhana Pada
Sadhana Pada: Verse 46
Asana (the third "limb" of Ashtanga Yoga) means to be seated in a firm, pleasant, and relaxed position. -
Episode 15 - The Yamas - Sadhana Pada
Sadhana Pada: Verse 35:
In the presence of one who is firmly grounded in harmlessness, all hostilities cease.