Saturday, May 10th

 Laying the Foundation – Yoga as a Path to Clarity
• Introduction to the Sutras & Why They Matter Today (brief history, authorship, purpose)
• Understanding Atha: Readiness & the Role of Practice (Yoga Sutra 1.1-1.4)
• Citta & the Nature of the Mind – Exploring vrttis (1.5-1.11) through guided self-reflection
• Sadhana: Stabilizing the Mind through Abhyasa & Vairagya (1.12-1.16) with breath and meditative practice

Day 2: May 11th

Embodying the Teachings – Integrating the Sutras into Daily Life
• The Yama & Niyamas as a Living Practice (2.28-2.45)
• Kriya Yoga: Action-Oriented Approach for Transformation (2.1-2.2)
• Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender in Practice & Life (1.23-1.29)
• Closing Reflection: How Can These Teachings Support Your Life & Practice?

Workshop Description

Living the Yoga Sutras: A Practical Exploration of Yoga Philosophy
Join Tara Mitra for a two-day journey into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, exploring how these ancient teachings offer practical guidance for modern life. Rooted in the Krishnamacharya and Sri Desikachar lineage, this workshop will go beyond theory, offering a direct experience of the sutras through breath, chanting, and reflection.
We will explore:
• The nature of the mind and how yoga helps bring clarity (citta vrtti nirodhah)
• Practical tools from abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (non-attachment)
• The Eightfold Path (Ashtanga Yoga) as a holistic system for transformation
• How to integrate the sutras into daily life for greater steadiness and ease. Making this accessible to all.