Threads of Patanajlis Wisdom recording of Session 2
Session 2 – Threads in Patañjali’s Wisdom For Session 3: Abhyāsa and Vairāgya We explore the twin pillars that support all yogic transformation: अभ्यास
We explore the twin pillars that support all yogic transformation: अभ्यास (abhyāsa – practice) and वैराग्य (vairāgya – detachment).
We’ll examine: What makes practice “firmly grounded”? What does detachment actually mean (and what it’s NOT)? How do these two seemingly opposite forces work together? What sustains practice over time?
We’ll learn Vyāsa’s framework, Iyengar’s embodied understanding, and contemporary analysis of how practice transforms consciousness.
Before our session, consider: What does the word “practice” mean to you? Do you have a regular yoga practice? If yes, how did you develop it? If no, what gets in the way? Can you tell the difference between committed effort and straining/forcing? What’s the difference between detachment and apathy? Do you tend more toward effort (pushing, striving, doing) or ease (flowing, receiving, being)? Which is harder for you: showing up consistently, or letting go of outcomes?
Session 2 – Threads in Patañjali’s Wisdom For Session 3: Abhyāsa and Vairāgya We explore the twin pillars that support all yogic transformation: अभ्यास
Session 1 – Threads in Patañjali’s Wisdom For Session 2: Yoga and the Mind We explore Patañjali’s foundational definition: “Yoga is the control of
A course of selected themes from the Yoga Sutras with Dr. Agi Wittich The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are the philosophical heart of yoga.
Agi Wittich is a yoga practitioner since two decades, and is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. Wittich studied Sanskrit and Tamil at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, completing a PhD with a focus on Hinduism, Yoga, and Gender. She has published academic papers exploring topics such as Iyengar yoga and women, the effects of Western media on the image of yoga, and an analysis of the Thirumanthiram yoga text.