Threads of Patanajlis Wisdom recording of Session 1
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. 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:
→ Access the course recordings (self-paced)
The next live cohort will begin in June 2026 on Zoom.
This is a good fit if you:
→ 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:
What You’ll Gain
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
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.
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.
In a recent Yoga Readers session, Dr. Lois Steinberg opened her teaching archives and personal memories, sharing stories that span four decades of study
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.