First 16 Sutras (Pada 1) and the 8 Limbs of Yoga
01
Sutras 1.1-1.16
1.1-1.3 – What is yoga? Intro to basic Raja philosophy
1.4-1.11 – Uncoloring your thoughts – Intro to basic Raja philosophy (cont.)
1.12-1.16 – Practice and Non-attachment
02
Sutras 3.1-3.3
3.1-3.3 – Intro to meditation via Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi (limbs 6, 7, 8)
03
Sutras 1.30-1.41
1.30-1.32 – Obstacles and solution
1.33-1.39 – Stabilizing and clearing the mind1.
40-1.41 – After stabilizing the mind – definition of samadhi
04
Sutras 2.26-2.45
2.26-2.29 – The 8 limbs of Yoga are for discrimination: viveka
2.30-2.34 – Yamas and Niyamas (limbs 1 and 2)
2.35-2.45 – Benefits from the Yamas and Niyamas
05
Sutras 2.46-2.53
2.46–2.55: Practice and benefits of limb 3 and 4
2.46-2.48 – Asana or meditation posture (limb 3)
2.49-2.53 – Pranayama and breath control (limb 4)
06
Sutras 2.1-2.12, 2.14-2.17, 2.24-2.26, 2.28
2.1-2.9 – Minimizing gross colorings that veil the Self
2.10-2.11 – Dealing with subtle impressions that veil the Self
2.12-2.25 – Breaking the alliance of karma