An Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Darshana

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) invites you for a webinar on An Introduction to Patanjali’s Yoga Darshana webinar facilitated by Dr. Veena Arun Londhe.

Yoga Darshana, though ancient in origin, is applicable to all irrespective of space and time. It is a teaching of human development and learning which has the capacity to change our life completely. It guides us to achieve a balanced state of mind, to explore tremendous capacity that lies hidden within each one of us and to get rid of pain and suffering.

With this aim in mind, the four paths mentioned in Yoga Darshana to reach the goal of Samadhi are explained in this webinar. These paths are meant for practitioners of differing temperament and capacity. Out of these, Ashtanga Yoga is explained in detail with the emphasis on Yama and Niyama which are normally neglected. Recent research in neuro-science is used to supplement the yoga sutras wherever possible. Kriyayoga and kleshas, Ishvarapranidhana and the causes of restlessness of mind, which prove to be hindrances on the chosen path, are explained in detail. The path of Abhyasa and Vairagya, meant for advanced practitioners, is explained with a brief sketch of Samkhya metaphysics. The 69 Sanskrit sutras are explained in detail with translation, meaning and suggested meaning also. The charts and diagrams are used to support the explanation.

Webinar Highlights

• A teaching of human development and learning which has the capacity to change our life completely.
• It guides us to achieve a balanced state of mind.
• The four paths mentioned in Yoga Darshana to reach the goal of Samadhi are explained.
• The path of Abhyasa and Vairagya meant for advanced practitioners is explained with a brief sketch of Samkhya metaphysics.

Webinar Format

• 6 online sessions
• The sessions will be streamed on Zoom. Those who miss the online session can listen to the recordings available in the dashboard.
• June 21 to 26 2025
• No. of Sessions: 6
• Everyday: 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM IST

Facilitator: Dr. Veena Arun Londhe

Webinar Fees: ₹ 1500, US$ 40

Prerequisite

• Availability of a computer with audio-video internet conferencing facility etc. is mandatory.

About the Facilitator

Dr. Veena Arun Londhe, an M.A., Ph.D. in Sanskrit, has been a Sanskrit professor for 30 years. She has pursued her career in yoga since 1981. She is a trained yoga teacher from Kaivalyadham, Lonavala, and has been teaching yoga to different age groups from different walks of life for more than four decades. She has been teaching Patanjali’s Yoga Darshana at Kaivalyadham, Mumbai, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai, and at various other institutes. She has done an advanced course in neuro-science of yoga from Centre For Behavioural Medicine (CBM), Pune. Her book “Interpreting Patanjali’s Yoga Darshana : Theory and Practice’ was published in 2018. She has conducted many webinars on Yoga Darshana till date.

Contact Details

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