About this Event
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Thursdays, 6:00 PM Excluding November 27thLocation: Back room at Revolution Yoga
Investment: $187.50 per module- 5% discount for Revolution Yoga Staff and Alumni Teacher Trainees
Join us for a transformative and traditional study of one of yoga’s most foundational texts, the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. Together, we will chant the sutras, examine multiple translations, and use three different translations to deepen our understanding of their meaning. Each session is designed to help you apply these timeless teachings directly to your modern life and practice.
This series is open to everyone — no prior experience with philosophy or Sanskrit is required. All you need is a genuine curiosity and the desire to expand your yoga practice beyond the physical postures.
What to Expect:
Chanting the sutras together as a group
Study and discussion using three classical translations
Practical guidance for applying yogic philosophy in daily life
A supportive environment to ask questions and share reflections
Program Structure:
Pre-registration is required for the 3 week series
Sessions will run for 1 hour
Available in person at our studio in Rockville Centre
Tuition is set as a package for each module (with prorated options for late joiners- no refunds/exchanges)
This study group offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of yoga philosophy, guided by an incredible expert instructor with care and depth. Whether you are new to yogic texts or looking to reinvigorate your practice, this series will provide insight, clarity, and tools for lifelong growth.
The Four Books of the Yoga Sutras
Book I — Samādhi Pada (Contemplation)
Focus: The essence of yoga, the nature of the mind, and the path toward inner stillness.
Benefits of Study:
Learn to recognize the fluctuations of your own mind and how to quiet them.
Develop a deeper understanding of meditation and concentration.
Lay the foundation for seeing yoga not just as movement, but as a complete path of awareness.
Book II — Sādhana Pada (Practice)
Focus: The practical tools of yoga, including the Eight Limbs (Aṣṭāṅga Yoga), ethical principles, postures, breathwork, and meditation.
Benefits of Study:
Gain clear, step-by-step methods to bring yoga into daily life.
Strengthen your personal practice with tools for body, breath, and mind.
Cultivate discipline, clarity, and inner resilience through the Eight Limbs of Yoga.
Book III — Vibhūti Pada (Accomplishments)
Focus: The fruits of sustained practice, including concentration, meditation, and the development of inner powers (siddhis).
Benefits of Study:
Understand the subtle capacities of the mind when it is deeply focused.
Learn how to stay grounded when new abilities or insights arise.
Discover how concentration leads to greater intuition, creativity, and presence.
Book IV — Kaivalya Pada (Liberation)
Focus: The ultimate freedom of the Self (kaivalya) and the culmination of the yogic journey.
Benefits of Study:
Explore yoga’s highest aim: liberation from suffering and limitation.
Deepen your understanding of the Self beyond the body and mind.
Find inspiration to live with freedom, clarity, and inner peace in daily life.
No refunds. If cancelled within 48 hours, credit will be issued.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Revolution Yoga, 7 North Village Ave, Rockville Centre, United States
USD 201.92
