wayoftheyogi

May 22, 2011 Part 1

Our conversations in this episode illustrate very well how we react to "knowledge" in any form, once the mind attaches, we respond. We break down the mental modifications specified in each of Sutras I, 7-11 and try to relate personally to them through experience. As an added note to the conversation about the difference between sleep and Samadhi: Iyengar's translation states that "Sleep is the non-deliberate absence of thought"- emphasis on the word non-deliberate. Samadhi is the deliberate stilling of thought processes in order to achieve undiluted awareness.

March 27, 2011 Part 2

In this episode we introduce and discuss the next 5 Sutras I, 7-11.  Sutra I, 6 named these five "fluctuations of consciousness" and here we begin to examine them individually,  if only conceptually.

March 27, 2011 Part 1

In this episode we had a short recap of our experiences with the Sutras thus far and what we've come to realize through them, up to and including Sutras I, 5&6.  We related individually both pleasureable and painful experiences and our perception of their effects on us.  We digressed into a short debate on the nature of "truth" (but, then, don't most good philosophical discussions go there eventually?) and how ego-centric ideas of what is true tend to be exclusive and limiting.  A very lively discussion all in all, with all that and more....

March 12, 2011 Part 2

In this episode we introduce Sutras I 5&6 which tell us about how the fluctuations of the mind manifest to us and the 5 specific forms that they take. We explore the relationship of pain to pleasure, of finding "middle ground" between the two extremes and the role that discrimination and awareness play in this process and much more. Happy listening! Namaste, Xanna

March 12, 2011 Part 1

We go on in this episode to relate to Sutras I. 3&4 through our experiences. We discuss personal revelations concerning the fluctuations of consciousness and how "changing the mind changes everything". We share insights into the role of breath and prana (life force energy) in maintaining a centered state of mind and much more. Enjoy! Namaste, Xanna

February 27 Part 2

In this episode we introduce Sutras I. 3&4 and discussed them conceptually. We discussed how mind, sensory perceptions and past and present impressions form our sense of self.  We also explored how we perceive reality through our "filter of consciousness" and postulated why that filter exists.  We also broke down the three components of consciousness in more detail. For the Sutras themselves and an analysis through my own experience, as well as notification of our next meeting time and place, please visit www.wayoftheyogi.blogspot.com Namaste, Xanna

February 27, 2011 Part 1

In this episode we discuss our experiences with the first two Sutras, which we explored conceptually in our first podcast. We elaborate on some of the subjects that we had touched on before and come up with some interesting new connections. We hope you enjoy our journey of exploration as much as we do! Please feel free to comment with thoughts or suggestions, any input you have is appreciated and helps us to develop a listener friendly format. Aum Shanti, Namaste! Xanna

February 13, 2011: Perception

This is our very first podcast of our Way of the Yogi Discussion Group meeting, from 02.13.11.  We invite you to listen in on our conversation, expanding on Sutras 1 and 2.  The koshas, gunas, and yoga was discussed in depth. Namaste.