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Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras

A steady exploration of the mind and its movements

A contemplative study of the Yoga Sutras — not as aphorisms to memorize,
but as a practical guide for inner clarity in daily life.

Duration

7 Days

Format

In-Person

Open To

All Seekers

Location

Rishikesh, India

"The Yoga Sutras do not ask the mind to become still. They invite understanding of how movement arises."

About This Study

Not technique to accumulate — clarity to live by

This course explores the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as a practical manual for understanding the mind and cultivating inner steadiness. Rather than approaching the Sutras as aphorisms to be memorized or ideals to be achieved, the teachings are presented as clear observations of human experience — relevant to attention, restlessness, effort, and inner clarity in daily life.

The emphasis is on understanding how the mind functions and how clarity arises naturally through observation and discernment. Content unfolds organically, respecting each participant’s pace and readiness. No performance, no pressure — only steady deepening.

Core Teachings

What we explore together

Five pathways drawn from Patanjali’s timeless map of the mind, applied to the texture of modern living.

Chitta & Vrittis

Nature of the Mind

Understanding mental movement, restlessness, and distraction as natural phenomena rather than personal failure to be suppressed.

Abhyāsa & Vairāgya

Effort & Non-Attachment

Seeing how steadiness arises through sustained attention and a softening of grasping — not through force or rigid discipline.

Kleshas

Sources of Inner Disturbance

Exploring ignorance, identification, aversion, and fear as observable patterns within experience — not moral failures.

Dhāraṇā · Dhyāna · Samādhi

Depths of Meditative Attention

Understanding meditative absorption as a natural deepening of attention rather than a state to be achieved through effort.

Inner Discipline

Clarity Without Control

Recognizing how clarity and inner stillness emerge through understanding rather than suppression or self-control.

Applied Wisdom

Living the Sutras Daily

Applying Patanjali’s insights to distraction, effort, resistance, and attention as they arise in everyday modern life.

Course Details

How this course unfolds

Structured for the modern seeker — flexible, accessible, and deeply nourishing at your own pace.

Recorded Sessions

All teachings are recorded and made available to registered participants, allowing you to revisit the teachings at your own pace. Access remains open for 12 months from registration. Concepts are explained slowly and clearly.

English Medium

Teachings are offered in clear English, with concepts explained patiently and related to common inner experiences such as distraction, effort, resistance, and attention. Everyday examples drawn from lived experience.

Support & Clarification

If questions or doubts arise while engaging with the material, you are welcome to reach out. We are happy to support your understanding and offer clarification as needed — learning is a dialogue, not a solo endeavour.

Global Participation

Since the course is in recorded format, participants may join from anywhere in the world. After registration, you receive a confirmation email with all access details and course materials.

Approach
Classical Yoga Sutrasunderstanding the mind directly
Pace
Slow, contemplative & inquiry-based
Prerequisites
None — open to all sincere seekers
Focus
Inner clarity, attention & steadiness

Your Guidance

Rooted in authentic lineage

Structured for the modern seeker — flexible, accessible, and deeply nourishing.

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Advaita Yoga Ashram

Rishikesh, India

Advaita Sadhana Kutir Ashram, rooted in the sacred land of Rishikesh — the world’s yoga capital — committed to preserving authentic Vedic wisdom.

A space dedicated to inner inquiry and conscious living

Our mission is to preserve and share the authentic teachings of Advaita Vedanta, Yoga philosophy, and the timeless wisdom of the Vedas in a way that is accessible to modern seekers across the world.
Located in the sacred land of Rishikesh, we offer structured long-term study programs designed to nurture intellectual clarity, spiritual maturity, and the steady understanding of one’s own nature.

Contemplative Depth

Teachings emerge from living practice, not academic study alone — grounded in the classical tradition of yogic inquiry stretching back to Patanjali himself.

Global Community

Students from across the world — London, Singapore, North America, Europe — explore these teachings in an intimate, reflective, and unhurried setting.

Systematic & Accessible

Courses are structured to unfold the Sutras naturally, meeting each seeker where they are without requiring any prior knowledge of Sanskrit or yoga philosophy.

Course Investment

Begin your contemplative journey

Your contribution supports the continuation of reflective, accessible teachings and the space in which they are offered.

Flexible Payment

₹10,000

per instalment · 3 instalments

Pay across three instalments over the year. Ideal for those who prefer to space out their investment while beginning immediately.

Full Contribution

₹28,000

one-time contribution

Complete access from day one. Your full contribution supports the ongoing offering of these teachings to seekers everywhere.

This is an invitation — not to force the mind into stillness, but to understand how movement arises.

Join seekers from across the world in this slow, sincere, and deeply clarifying exploration of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

₹28,000 one-time · 12 months access

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions & Answers

No prior experience is required. This course is designed to be accessible to anyone interested in understanding the mind and its patterns. The Yoga Sutras are explored through clear explanation and inquiry, not through advanced practices or techniques.

No. This course does not focus on physical postures or fitness-based yoga. It approaches yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — as a study of the mind, attention, and inner clarity in daily life.

The Sutras are introduced gradually and explained in simple, clear language. Emphasis is placed on understanding their meaning and relevance to everyday experience, rather than memorization or recitation of Sanskrit verses.

The teaching medium is English. All concepts are explained patiently and clearly, without requiring knowledge of Sanskrit. Everyday examples are used to make the teachings directly relatable to modern life.

Yes. If questions or doubts arise, you are welcome to reach out. We are happy to support your understanding and offer clarification as needed throughout the course.

Yes. If questions or doubts arise while engaging with the material, you are welcome to contact us. We are happy to support your understanding and offer clarification as needed throughout the duration of the course.

Yes. The course is in recorded format, and participants may join from anywhere in the world. After a successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with all relevant course details and access information.

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“Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ — Yoga is the settling of
the mind into silence.”

— Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Chapter 1, Sūtra 2