Week One - Here and Now

The readings for this week's discussion are available for download in the website archives by clicking here.  Be sure to read both the introductions provided from George Feuerstein and Swami Satyanada Saraswati, along with the notes I have prepared for the first week from a few different sources.  Also pay special attention to the section I have added under the notes about how we will be approaching the text.  It might be helpful to read this small section before digging into the Sutras themselves.

In addition to the readings I have provided please read Chp.1 of the Yoga Sutras, Samadhi Pada in which Patanjali talks about what Yoga is and the aim of Yoga.  It sounds daunting but in reality this is about 100 lines, so about a page.  Please give special attention to Sutras 1, 2, 12-14, 21-24, and 29-32.  These sutras will form the basis of our discussion questions for this week. 

Remember that discussions will be as productive as participants are prepared.  Try to honor the others present by reading in advance and putting some critical thought into the information provided.  I look forward to seeing everybody Sunday.  If you have any questions in the meantime please be sure to email me.