Pandit Rajmani Tigunait-Yoga Sutra Master Course 2 – Reversing the Wheel of Karma
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Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link to the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute.
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait-Yoga Sutra Master Course 2 – Reversing the Wheel of Karma
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The Yoga Sutra is vibrant, powerful, and ripened by the light of centuries of unbroken tradition.
The four-part Yoga Sutra Master Course, taught online by Pandit Tigunait, uses the blueprint of sadhana defined in the Yoga Sutra to give the modern yogi all the tools needed to build a life of freedom and fulfillment. Each of the four segments includes approximately eight hours of content, accompanied by a downloadable guidebook and lecture notes.
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link to the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute.
As a leading voice of YogaInternational.com and the author of 15 books, his teachings offer practical guidance on applying yogic and tantric wisdom to modern life. Over the past 35 years, Pandit Tigunait has touched innumerable lives around the world as a teacher, humanitarian, and visionary spiritual leader.
Course Outline
Section 1
Yoga Sutra Prep School: Why Study Yoga Sutra, Why Now?
Why Yoga Sutra, Why Now?
Yoga Sutra: The Text
Patanjali and His World
Yoga Sutra Timeline
Yoga Sutra Contextual Map
The Quest of Life
Why Study the Yoga Sutra and Why Now?
Yoga Sutra Talk: Yoga Journeys
Traditions that Influenced the Yoga Sutra
Coming Closer to Patanjali
Section 2
Prep School: Yoga on Your Mind
How the Mind Works
Making the Unconscious Conscious
The Four Faculties of Mind
Quick Notes for Yoga Sutra 1:1 – 1:11
Towards a New Philosophy of Life
Sankhya Yoga–A Beginner’s Guide and Five Things to Know
Section 3
Prep School: Living a Yogic Lifestyle
Six Pillars of Yogic Living
Pillar 1: What Makes a Yogic Diet?
Saying Grace at Meals
Pillar 2: Right Exercise
Stretch and Breathe
Pillar 3: Sleep Well
An Experiment with Sleep
Pillar 4: Your Breath and Stress Reduction
Guided Diaphragmatic Breathing Practice
Pillar 5: The Importance of Cleansing
What in the World Is Triphala?
Pillar 6: Self-Awareness and Reflection
Lifestyle Realities
Lifestyle: Keeping Your Practice Simple
Section 4
Prep School: Transforming the Mind
Working With the Mind
Uniting Breath and Mind
Uniting Breath and Mind Experiential Practice
Daily Practice
Contemplative Practice of Sutra 1.33
Vairagya: Refining Your Sense of Self-Identity
Successful and Non-Attached
Conquering Negative Habits
Section 5
Prep School: Divine Grace, Self-Effort, and God in the Yoga Sutra
The Divine in the Yoga Sutra
Who Is God?
How Can Ishvara Be Known?
Trustful Surrender in Life and in Meditation
Guided Meditation
The Concept of God in Yoga
What Is Trustful Surrender?
Yoga Sutra Talk: Faith
Finding Faith in the Spirit of Yoga
Section 6
Prep School: The Wheel of Karma
Samskaras, Karma, and the Kleshas
Creating Our Character and Destiny
Three Types of Karma (Exerpt from Death to Birth)
Karma Vocabulary
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The Law of Karma vs. Divine Grace
The Relationship Between Karma and Destiny
Satsanga: Wise Company
Summary and Closing
Section 7
Part 1: Mastering the Mind — The Secret of the Yoga Sutra
Course Notes: Mastering the Mind & Audio Recordings
Chapter 1 Notes
Invocation
Introduction to the Yoga Sutra
Why the Yoga Sutra Now?
The Yoga Sutra for Purposeful Living
The Four Chapters of the Yoga Sutra
The Main Message of the Yoga Sutra
Section 8
Part 1: Living with Purpose
Chapter 2 Notes
Yogic View of Life
The Cornerstone of Self-Conquest
Creating a Yogic Lifestyle
Five Pillars of a Yogic Lifestyle
Relying on Direct Experience
Section 9
Part 1: The Inherent Power of the Mind
Chapter 3 Notes
Mind: The Center of the Universe
Unveiling the Mind’s Inherent Luminosity
The Source of Willpower and Determination
Freeing the Mind of Its Conditionings
Section 10
Part 1: Unlocking the Power of the Mind
Chapter 4 Notes
Five States of Mind
What Happens When the Mind Is Perfectly Still?
What Happens When the Mind Is Run by Its Roaming Tendencies?
The Subtle Causes of Our Inner Restlessness
The Technique for Creating a Reality of Our Choice
Section 11
Part 1: Path to Self-Conquest
Chapter 5 Notes
Practice and Non-Attachment According to Patanjali
The Practice (Abhyasa)
Non-Attachment (Vairagya)
Perfecting the Practice
Section 12
Part 1: Key to Self-Conquest
Chapter 6 Notes
The Force Behind Self-Conquest
The Four Steps of Vairagya – Part 1
The Four Steps of Vairagya – Part 2
Section 13
Part 1: Obstacles to Self-Conquest
Chapter 7 Notes
Nine Categories of Obstacles
Five Companions to the Fundamental Obstacles
Yogic and Ayurvedic Approaches to Conquering Obstacles
A Regimen for Living Life Without Obstacles
Section 14
Part 1: Yogi in the Making
Chapter 8 Notes
What Makes Us a Yogi?
Five Laws for Becoming a Master – Part 1
Five Laws for Becoming a Master – Part 2
Section 15
Part 1: Becoming Perfect
Chapter 9 Notes
Crossing the Threshold to Imperishable Power and Wisdom – Part 1
Crossing the Threshold to Imperishable Power and Wisdom – Part 2
The Benefits of Becoming Established in Inner Luminosity and Inner Joy
Section 16
Part 2: Reversing the Wheel of Karma — The Dynamics of Karma and Reincarnation
Invocation
Reversing the Wheel of Karma Course Notes & Audio Downloads
Chapter 1 Notes
Introduction: Acquired and Intrinsic Aspects of Mind
Building Blocks of Our Individuality
The Force That Governs and Guides
Changing the Course of Destiny
Section 17
Part 2: The Mystery of Karma, Karmic Impressions, and Destiny
Chapter 2 Notes
Karma Chakra—How the Cycle of Karma Works
What Makes Some Karmic Impressions So Powerful?
Three Categories of Karma
Which Karma Creates Destiny?
Section 18
Part 2: Freeing the Mind of Its Karmic Impressions
Chapter 3 Notes
Create New Karma
Story from the Mahabharata
Five Golden Laws for Creating Positive and Illuminating Karma
Story of Rakshoha, Chitragupta, and Brihaspati
Section 19
Part 2: Avoiding the Creation of Negative Karma
Chapter 4 Notes
Neutralizing Negative Karma
Five Negative Karmas
Listening to Our Conscience
Importance of Avoiding the Five Negative Karmas
Section 20
Part 2: The Force Beyond Karma
Chapter 5 Notes
The Gap Between Our Actions and Their Fruits
Our Mind and Karmic Impressions When We Die
Time, Space, and Law of Cause and Effect When We Die
What Pulls Us Out of Death?
How Do We Return to This World?
The Unique Intention of the Divine Being
How Our Mind, Karma, and Life Force Reunite
Section 21
Part 2: Our Inner Guide and Companion
Chapter 6 Notes
The Inner Guide and Us – Part 1
The Inner Guide and Us – Part 2
Why We Turn Away from Our Inner Guide
Dynamics of Our Shrunken Self
Dynamics of Divine Grace
Journey of Life with Limited Power and Wisdom
Section 22
Part 2: Mantra—An Agent of Change
Chapter 7 Notes
Yogic Meaning of “In the Beginning Was the Word”
Relationship Between Mantra, Mind, and the Inner Guide
Dynamics of Mantra Meditation
How Mantra Turns Our Awareness Inward
How Mantra Frees Us from the Nine Obstacles
Section 23
Part 2: Dynamics of Meditation
Chapter 8 Notes
Preparing for the Inner Quest
Learning to Sit in a Comfortable and Steady Posture
Uniting the Power of Mind and Breath
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Entering the Luminous Space Within
Using Mantra to Sit Firmly in Our Luminous Inner Space
Section 24
Part 3: Discovering Your Luminous Joy — Lotus Heart, the Center of Luminous Joy
Course Notes and Audio Recordings
Chapter 1 Notes
Invocation
Review of the Previous Master Course Seminars
Introduction to Discovering Our Luminous Joy
The Lotus in Different Traditions
The Lotus in Indian Mythology
The Lotus in the Yoga Sutra
The Meeting Ground of the Individual Soul and the Supreme Being
Section 25
Part 3: Restoring Our Mental Purity
Chapter 2 Notes
The Fundamental Problem: Fear
Four Mental Contaminants Born of Fear
Four Attitudes for Overcoming the Four Contaminants
Section 26
Part 3: Passage to the Lotus of the Heart
Chapter 3 Notes
Locating the Access Point to Our Inner Heart
The Spiritual Anatomy of Our Nasal Passages and Eyebrow Center
Entering Our Inner Space
Awakening and Absorbing the Energy of Talu Chakra with Pranayama
Pranayama Precautions, Prerequisites, and Detailed Instruction
Section 27
Part 3: Removing the Veil Covering the Heart
Chapter 4 Notes
Accessing the Non-Physical Dimension of Our Senses and Sense Organs
Using Non-Physical Sensory Experience as a Meditative Object
Becoming Mentally Absorbed in the Luminosity in Our Forehead Area
Transcending Body Consciousness and Becoming Immersed in Inner Light
Section 28
Part 3: Entering the Heart
Chapter 5 Notes
The Technique for Locating Our Core, the Lotus of the Heart
Ascending and Descending Between the Lotus of the Heart and the Crown
Witnessing the Luminous Joy Arising from Ascending and Descending
Section 29
Part 3: Guided Meditation on the Lotus of the Heart
Chapter 6 Notes
Instructional Session (48 minutes)
Section 30
Part 3: The Fruits of Meditation
Chapter 7 Notes
The Rise of Intuitive Wisdom
Becoming Established in Self-Luminous Joy
Unfolding Our Innate Ingenuity and Creativity
Loosening Our Weaknesses—Our Mental Conditionings
Participating in the World Without Becoming Caught in It
Section 31
Part 3: Guided Meditation on the Lotus of the Heart, 2
Chapter 8 Notes
Experiential Session (49 minutes)
Section 32
Part 4: Samadhi — Freedom Here & Now — The Quest for Samadhi
Invocation
Invocation Mantras
Course Notes and Audio Recordings
Chapter 1 Notes
Review of the Previous Seminars
The Secret of Samadhi
Samadhi as a Process and a State of Pure Experience
Section 33
Part 4: Overcoming the Biggest Hurdles
Chapter 2 Notes
The Problem of Letting Go
False Expectations, Unbalanced Living, and Lack of Preparation
Section 34
Part 4: The Four Stages of Lower (Sabija) Samadhi
Chapter 3 Notes
The Difference Between Meditation and Samadhi
Samadhi Manifesting from Meditation on a Physical Object
Samadhi Manifesting from Meditation on a Subtle Object
Samadhi Manifesting from Meditation on Our Innate Joy and Luminosity
Section 35
Part 4: The Technique for Inner Immersion
Chapter 4 Notes
How the Mind Takes On the Qualities of the Meditative Object
Using Breath as the Object of Meditation
How Meditation Becomes Subtle, Leading to Inner Joy and Luminosity
Section 36
Part 4: Reaching the Highest (Nirbija) Stage of Samadhi
Chapter 5 Notes
The Difference Between Lower and Higher Samadhi – Part 1
The Difference Between Lower and Higher Samadhi – Part 2
What Prevents Us from Reaching the Highest Samadhi?
How We Know That We Are Progressing Toward the Highest Samadhi
Section 37
Part 4: The Most Crucial Stage—Dharma Megha Samadhi
Chapter 6 Notes
The Transitional State Between Lower and Higher Samadhi
The Spontaneous Dawning of a Flawlessly Transparent Mind
The Demolition of the Wall of Duality and Our Sense of Loneliness
Section 38
Part 4: The Highest Reward—Ultimate Freedom and Unending Joy
Chapter 7 Notes
Freedom from the Effects of Causes
Transformation of Our Old Mind into the Light of Pure Consciousness
Freedom from the Desire for Liberation from Birth and Death
The Privilege of Being a Conduit for Divine Will
Section 39
Part 4: Meditation on the Lotus of the Heart
Experiential Session
Section 40
Part 1 Live Stream: Mastering the Mind
Friday, Nov 14, 7:30 EST — The Yoga Sutra: The Road Map for a Personal Quest
Saturday, Nov 15, 10:00 EST — The Wonder We Are: Our Body and Mind
Saturday, Nov 15, 3:30 EST — Deploying the Forces of Our Body and Mind
Saturday, Nov 15, 7:30 EST — Finding Our Connection
Sunday, Nov 16, 10:00 EST — Attaining Samadhi
Section 41
Part 2 Live Stream: Reversing the Wheel of Karma
Friday, Feb 13, 7:30 EST— Mind, Karma, & Reincarnation
Saturday, Feb 14, 9:30 EST—The Power to Design Our Destiny
Saturday, Feb 14, 3:30 EST—Energizing the Solar Plexus: The Focus on Pranayama
Saturday, Feb 14 7:30 EST—The Force Beyond Karma and Destiny
Sunday, Feb 15, 9:30 EST—The Transformative Power of Mantra and Meditation
Section 42
Part 3 Live Stream: Discovering Your Luminous Joy
Friday, May 22, 7:30pm EST —The Unique Qualities of the Heart Center
Saturday, May 23, 10:00am EST — Clearing the Passage: Manipura Chakra & the Ajna Chakra
Saturday, May 23, 3:00pm — Practicum: Hatha Yoga & Pranayama Techniques Leading to Prachardana and Vidharana
Saturday, May 23, 7:30pm EST — Entering the Heart Center
Sunday, May 24, 10:00am EST — Immersion in the State of Vishoka and Jyotishmati and Q&A
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Section 43
Part 4 Live Stream: Samadhi—Freedom Here & Now
Friday, August 21st, 7:30 EST—Samadhi: The Most Natural State of Being
Saturday, August 22nd, 10am EST—Steps to Samadhi
Saturday, August 22nd, 3:30pm EST — Practicum
Saturday, August 22nd, 7:30pm EST — Dharma Megha Samadhi: Reaching the Summit
Sunday, August 23rd, 10am EST — Closing the Chasm: Nirbija Samadhi
Section 44
Supportive Materials: Q&A—Mastering the Mind
What Do You Mean By Binding and Releasing Forces of the Mind?
How Can I Practice When I’m Not Inspired?
How Do I Create an Environment That Is Conducive to Practice?
What Are the Main Elements of a Yogic Lifestyle?
What Are the Precautions and Prerequisites for Practicing Yoga?
What Are the Major Obstacles Encountered in the Practice of Yoga?
What Do I Get from Samadhi?
Why Do Some Succeed Easily in Practice and Others Struggle?
Section 45
Supportive Materials: Q&A—Reversing the Wheel of Karma
Why Are We Reborn?
What Does Mindfulness Really Mean?
How and When to Be Selfless?
Successful and Non-Attached
Is Anyone Not Bound by the Law of Karma?
Mantra: What It Is and Why We Use It
Meditation on Mantra vs. Meditation on “Pure Being”
Which Mantra Is Right for Me?
Using Mantra Vs. Emptying the Mind
Section 46
Supportive Materials: Q&A— Discovering Your Luminous Joy
The Relationship Between Tantra and Yoga
Meditation on the Heart Chakra vs. the Crown Chakra
Anahata Chakra and the Lotus of the Heart
What Stops Us from Reaching Our Inner Divinity?
How to Gain Access to the Lotus of the Heart
Is the Lotus of the Heart a Physical Space?
Why Is It So Difficult to Experience the Lotus of the Heart?
What Do You Mean by Self-Luminous Joy and Inner Luminosity?
How Do We Know Our Experience of Inner Light Is Real?
What Kind of Transformation Occurs Through Meditation at the Lotus of the Heart?
Balancing Mantra Meditation and Meditation on the Lotus of the Heart
Section 47
Supportive Materials: Q&A—Samadhi, Here & Now
How Do We Prepare for Samadhi?
Is Samadhi a Process or a State of Experience?
Do We Reach Samadhi Through Practice or Grace?
Sabija and Nirbija Samadhi Explained
When We Reach Samadhi Are We All-Knowing?
How Does Samadhi Impact Our Worldly Life?
In Samadhi Are We Free from Inner Turmoil?
Are We Free from the Realities of Life in Samadhi?
How Long Does Samadhi Last?
What Is the Most Significant Stage of Samadhi?
If We Drop Our Practice Before Samadhi, Do We Have to Start All Over?
What Do You Mean by Freedom and Unending Joy?
