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The Similarities and Differences Between the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita

The Similarities and Differences Between the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita

FromLet's Talk Yoga


The Similarities and Differences Between the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita

FromLet's Talk Yoga

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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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As a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts? Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher  Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts. He tells you exactly where they meet, where they diverge & where you should start and how. He takes s complex topic and makes it digestible and relatable. If you've been seeking clarity on these topics, this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Episode Highlights...Which text is older: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali or The Bhagavad Gita? Is it significant to know which one is older?Vikram explains the MahabharataHow to approach the study of The Bhagavad GitaIs The Bhagavad Gita a religious text?How to navigate The Bhagavad Gita as a religious text Who “wrote” The Bhagavad Gita?For whom was the Gita written?How are these texts relevant in a yoga world that is dominated by asana?What is Swadhyaya?How The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad Gita are connectedWhat is Samkhya?Difference between The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad GitaWhich text to study if you want to learn more about yoga philosophyWays to practice learnings from the textsIs it possible to incorporate these teachings in an asana class?Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga student, & teacher. Living in India, Vikram was raised in the culture of yoga. Today, he shares his knowledge with yoga teachers through training on all aspects of yoga including classical texts. Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course: https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/beginnersyttLearn more at the info session : https://ahamyoga.kartra.com/page/BYTTinfosessYou can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.
Released:
Apr 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.