Patanjali in a Nutshell - Sutra 1:1

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Written By Sean O'Leary

Sutra 1:1

 

Then comes the right to undertake the practice of yoga

Pandit  Rajmani  Tigunait  and  Edwin  Bryant

 

With prayers for divine blessings, now begins an exposition into the sacred art of yoga

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – BKS Iyengar

 

We all inquire into yoga

Threads of Yoga – Matthew Remski

 

I feel that every human on the planet at some point in there life questions what consciousness is and try to understand how to calm the mind to catch a glimpse of what is happening on a deeper level.  We all crave a connection to the inner quietude.

 

In the first sutra Patanjali immediately opens the practice to anyone who wishes to experience their consciousness.  Regardless of caste, religion, or upbringing we are intrigued to delve into the practice of yoga.  This first line instantly sparks curiosity into the reader.  What is Yoga? Why should I practice? Is it my right to inquire further into my state of mind?

 

I feel comforted by the potential of the pages to come that will bring an inquiry or investigation into the deeper parts of myself, my community, and my life.  Yoga has many meaning and those meanings will change as I go through life but committing to this inquiry of yoga I will always have new findings to share. 

 

Check back soon as I will reflect on the Sutras of Patanjali.

 

Sean O'Leary
Sean brings a caring and heartfelt approach to teaching. He encourages and supports students in observing the body to more skillfully align themselves in the poses so all the fruits of the practice can be experienced while maintaining stability and pleasure. Taking time to realize the shape of the pose, we create a deeper connection between body, mind, and soul. This helps us to access our underlying natural blissful state. Sean also shines light on a more holistic approach to yoga practice, weaving the philosophies of yoga, energetics of breathing and meditative qualities into his classes. Sean’s classes make yoga an accessible, healing and enjoyable practice for everyone. Sean is Currently training to become a certifed Iyengar yoga teacher at The Yoga Space in Vancouver.
www.seanuman.com
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