Threads of Patanjali’s Wisdom – Online Course

BKS Iyengar, English, patanjali, Sacred Narratives, The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali

A course of selected themes from the Yoga Sutras with Dr. Agi Wittich

The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are the philosophical heart of yoga. For yoga practitioners they are a living guide that shapes how we move, breathe, and perceive ourselves. This course is designed for practitioners who want to go deeper and to study the Sūtras with rigor and clarity, to connect them with Iyengar’s teachings, and to discover how they illuminate the path of practice today.

This course is for yoga practitioners and teachers who want to approach the Yoga Sūtras as a living text—something you can think with, practice with, and return to over time. I teach from both scholarship and practice: we read carefully, we interpret responsibly, and we translate ideas into a grounded yogic life.

Choose the path that suits your season:

1) Self-paced recordings (available until March 31)

You can purchase access to the full recorded course until the end of March.
This is a good fit if you:

prefer learning independently
want to pause, repeat, and take notes at your own pace
are currently busy but still want steady contact with the Sūtras

→ Access the course recordings (self-paced)

The next live cohort will begin in June 2026 on Zoom.
This is a good fit if you:

learn best through a weekly rhythm
want a shared learning space and live Q&A
want gentle accountability to actually stay with the text

→ Pre-register for June 2026 (get first access when registration opens)

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Course Structure

Each session blends sutra study, Iyengar’s interpretation, and guided reflection—bridging philosophy and practice. Over these sessions, we will explore key themes of the Sūtras:

1. What Is Yoga? The Mind as Bridge and Barrier
  How the mind (citta) obscures or reveals the Self, and practices for stillness.

1. Abhyāsa & Vairāgya: Two Wings of Practice
  Effort and detachment as the foundation of steadiness and equanimity.

1. Asana as a Path to Samādhi
  Iyengar’s vision of asana as meditation in action, integrating body & mind.

1. Breath, Withdrawal, and Concentration
  From pranayama to pratyāhāra and dhāraṇā, opening the door to inner luminosity.

1. Ethics, Obstacles, and Inner Qualities
  Yama and niyama as living vows, linked to the obstacles to avoid and the attitudes to cultivate.

1. The Seer, the Seen, and Samādhi
  Understanding the Self, freedom, and the stages of samādhi.

What You’ll Gain

- A deeper, embodied understanding of the Sūtras

- Insight into how Iyengar integrated philosophy into practice

- A supportive learning space to ask, reflect, and share

About Your Teacher

I’m Dr. Agi Wittich—a scholar of yoga philosophy and gender, a seasoned Iyengar practitioner and teacher, and founder of the Yoga Readers community. My work combines the rigor of academic study with two decades of personal practice and teaching.

Course Details

- Format: 8 online sessions (Zoom) + recordings available (+additional Q&A sessions by demand)

- Dates: June-July 2026

FAQ

Do I need prior knowledge of the Sūtras?
No, this course is open to practitioners who are curious and committed.

Will sessions be recorded?
Yes, recordings will be available to all participants.

Is this for teachers or practitioners?
Both—anyone with a dedicated Iyengar background will benefit.

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