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Yogic Philosophy Course
Wisdom of Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita & Modern Psychology
7 hours of video lectures
Full lifetime access
Certificate of Completion
10+ students enrolled
Classical Yoga for the Modern Seeker
Jñāna
Authentic interpretation of key Sanskrit verses from Patanjali Yoga Sutras & Bhagavad Gita
Svādhyāya
Introspection methods to understand oneself and life through insights from ancient scriptures
Karma
Practical suggestions on refining actions, habits, relationships, and involvement with the world
Comprehensive Curriculum
1. Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
30 min
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Definitions of yoga from ancient texts
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Understanding the mind and its patterns
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Paths of meditation and skillful action
2. The Nature of Mind
30 min
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Yogic psychology: layers of the mind
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Identifying mental afflictions
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Techniques to calm and stabilize the mind
3. The Path of Self-Discipline
30 min
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Cultivating steadiness and mental resilience
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Managing attachment and desires
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Practical habits for integrating discipline
4. The Yoga of Action
30 min
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Principles of karma and selfless action
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Transforming daily life into spiritual practice
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Overcoming inner obstacles
5. The Mind and Emotions
30 min
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Influence of mind on emotions and tensions
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Key attitudes for emotional balance
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Overcoming attachment, fear, and anger
6. The Practice of Meditation
30 min
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Stages of meditation practice
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Overcoming obstacles in meditation
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Preparation through a holistic approach
7. The Role of Guru
30 min
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Guru as source of knowledge
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Faith, surrender, and true guidance
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Types of gurus and divine grace
8. The Divine Nature
30 min
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Cultivating detached witness to the self
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Surrender and meditation on a higher power
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Overcoming ego to experience unity
9. The Eternal and the Temporal
30 min
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Eternal self versus changing world
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Witnessing consciousness and detachment
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Suffering from false identification
10. Divine Manifestations and Cosmic Vision
30 min
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Mind purification and inner vision
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Unity of seer, seen, and seeing
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Cosmic vision’s transformative oneness
11. Devotion and Faith
30 min
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Faith, perseverance, spiritual growth
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Devotion, heart connection, divinity
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Surrender, peace, divine grace
12. The Role of Detachment
30 min
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Detachment as acceptance, not rejection
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Vairagya rooted in discernment and balance
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Karma Yoga: duty without attachment
13. The Path to Liberation
30 min
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Liberation beyond ego and suffering
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Role of mind purification and discernment
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Surrender, devotion, and service
Glimpses of a Lecture
Know your Teacher
Shobhit Raj
Yoga Educator & UX Consultant
Shobhit is a yoga educator from the Bihar School of Yoga tradition. Intrigued by the subconscious mind and human behaviour, he specialises in the philosophy and meditative practices of Yoga & Buddhism. He derives insights and learning from Vipassana, Ayurveda, Tantra, Psychology, and Neuroscience.
As an active proponent of Yoga, he has conducted classes, courses, and trained teachers across India, Europe, and the USA. He is imparting knowledge imbibed over the years from his spiritual guides, teachers, ashram life and other experiences - with the intention of sharing traditional yoga as a way of life for the urban seeker.
