Kleshas & Kriya Yoga
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Overview
In this lesson, we delve into teachings related to the third and fourth kleshas, raga (grasping) and dvesha (repulsion).
Objective
Examine raga (grasping) and dvesha (repulsion) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of these topics.
What You'll Get
Describe raga and dvesha and explain how they’re related to the universal desire to be happy. Be clear that sutra 2.7 does not label desire as bad. Give examples of how we come to realize that the tendencies to grasp and avoid cause suffering. Explain how yoga practice help practitioners with regard to raga and dvesha.
The Kleshas Course: Objectives
- Kleshas Introduction
Become grounded in the teachings of kleshas, a foundation of yoga philosophy.
Examine avidya (spiritual ignorance) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this vital premise of yoga philosophy.
- Asmita
Examine asmita (egoism or false identity) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this topic.
- Raga & Dvesha
Examine raga (grasping) and dvesha (repulsion) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of these topics.
- Abhinivesha
Examine abhinivesha (clinging to the body) and be prepared to lead students in an exploration of this topic.
- Weakening Kleshas
Break down sutras 2.10 and 2.11 into component elements that help students to examine these dense subjects.
- 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
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