The Essence of the Yoga Sutras

Apply the Wisdom of Patanjali for Spiritual Success

6 days

• Jul 27 – Aug 2

Patanjali, the great ancient exponent of yoga, described the stages of spiritual development for all seekers. These principles of yoga are based not on dogma, but on how we are made. During this course, you will explore these important subjects:

• Ashtanga Yoga – How to use the Eightfold Path to enhance your spiritual practices.
• Obstacles to Yoga – What holds you back spiritually, and how to overcome it.
• Samadhi – What is this state of Oneness, and how can you move toward an actual experience of it.
• Attitude – How to develop the attitudes essential for success in your spiritual life.
• Making Patanjali practical – How to integrate the essence of yoga into your daily life.

Instructors Pranaba and Parvati Hansen are two of Ananda's most widely-traveled teachers, having helped start Ananda communities in Italy, Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Portland, and Dallas. Their deep joy and calmness are excellent examples of yoga in action. This week will include some advanced yoga postures classes for Ananda YTT graduates. Required for AYTT Level 2 Certification.

Register now: 2 easy steps

Prices in the table below are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials as appropriate.

The Essence of the Yoga Sutras starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. See Transportation and Directions for maps and directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.

To Register:

  1. Choose your accommodation type. Click here to view options.

  2. Click on Book Now below or call 1-800-346-5350
If you are coming alone and would like to share a room, please call 1-800-346-5350

6 days

Jul 27 – Aug 2 (Book now)
Tent / RV	Standard Shared	Standard Private	Deluxe Shared	Deluxe Private
$660	$840	$1,200	$1,050	$1,500