‘Patañjali Speaks’(Level 1)
An Online Live Course on Detailed Study of the Yogasutras of Patanjali
Yoga Philosophy as described in Sage Patanjali’s Yogasutras will be explained in detail along with chanting of the sutra. For Level one, explanation of relevant sutras from across all the four chapters will be covered in this course.
The Yogasutras are divided into four chapters (Padas), each addressing a distinct aspect of yogic wisdom and practice;
Overview
This course is designed to provide a systematic and in-depth understanding of the Yogasutras of Sage Patanjali, one of the foundational texts of classical Yoga philosophy.
About Level 1
Level 1 offers a focused and structured study of approximately one-fourth of the entire Yogasutras. This level lays the essential foundation in understanding the Yogasutras necessary for deeper exploration in the subsequent levels.
Prerequisite
(Pre-recorded courses – Provided FREE along with this course)
To meaningfully engage the students with ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1), they will be given free access to two pre-recorded foundational courses included free of cost with enrolment.
2. Bharatīya (Indian) Knowledge Traditions
Students are encouraged to pursue these foundational courses alongside the main course to ensure a well-grounded understanding of the subject
‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1) contains
Chanting of selected Yogasutras of Sage Patañjali
Study of selected Yogasutras of Sage Patañjali
From Chapter 1 – Samādhi-Pāda:
Yogānuśāsanam
Definition of Yoga according to PYS
Concept of Citta
Concept of Cittavṛttis
Cittavṛttinirodha
Cittavṛttinirodha-upāya - 3 Adhikārīs
The Cittavṛttinirodha for Uttama – Madhyama – Adhama Adhikārīs
Abhyāsa
Vairāgya - Apara-Vairāgya and Para-Vairāgya
Concept of Īśvara & Īśvara-praṇidhāna
Concept of Praṇava – Om
Om-Japa
Results of Praṇava-Japa / Om-Japa
From Chapter 2 – Sādhana-Pāda
Aṣṭāṅga-Yoga (Yama, Niyama, Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Pratyāhāra, Dhāraṇā, Dhyāna and Samādhi)
Kriyā-Yoga (Tapaḥ, Svādhyāya, Īśvara-praṇidhāna)
Concept of Mahāvrata
Concept of Vitarkas
Concept of Pratipakṣabhāvanā
From Chapter 3 – Vibhūti-Pāda
Concept of Dhāraṇā, Dhyāna and Samādhi
Concept of Saṃyama and more
Sūtras to be studied in ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1)
Chapter 1 – from beginning till Sūtra no16 and Sūtras 23-29
Chapter 2 – Sūtras 1-3, 29-34, 46-55
Chapter 3 – Sūtras 1-4
What does the course ‘Patañjali Speaks Level 1’ include ?
‘Patañjali Speaks – Level 1’ is a comprehensive bundle course designed to build strong philosophical foundations for the study of the Yogasutras of Patanjali.
The course includes the following components:
Registering for the ‘Patañjali Speaks’ (Level 1), also gives you access to the following courses :
Sanskrit (Saṃskṛta) - Read, Write, Pronounce & Transliterate
Bhāratīya (Indian) Knowledge Traditions (English) Level 1
Who is this course for?
Special feature
Other Information
Medium of communication: English
Course conducted by: Dr. Rajani Pradhan
The Course begins on: 4th September 2026 , 5pm IST
Live Online Sessions on: Wednesday and Friday, 5pm IST
The total duration of Course: Approx. 3 months
Fee
290 USD for participants paying from outside India
14000 INR for participants paying in India
Reg. No. E – 37333(M), Dated: 21 / 09 / 2022.
Under the 1950 Act (Mumbai Act number 29 of the Year 1950) With the Charity Commissioner, Greater Mumbai Region, Mumbai.
