Kleshas & Kriya Yoga

The Kleshas Course: Objectives

1. Kleshas Introduction

Become grounded in the teachings of kleshas, a foundation of yoga philosophy.

2. Avidya

Examine avidya (spiritual ignorance) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this vital premise of yoga philosophy.

3. Asmita

Examine asmita (egoism or false identity) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this topic.

4. Raga & Dvesha

Examine raga (grasping) and dvesha (repulsion) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of these topics.

5. Abhinivesha

Examine abhinivesha (clinging to the body) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this topic.

6. Weakening Kleshas

Break down sutras 2.10 and 2.11 into component elements that help students to examine these dense subjects.

7. Kriya Yoga

Examine Kriya Yoga (Yoga of Action) and why its components are introduced in sutras 2.1 and 2.2 as well as later in the section on niyamas despite the very concise nature of the Yoga Sutras.

Kleshas Introduction