108: Sutras 1

This course will introduce you to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a very important text that established the seeds of the yoga practice of mindfulness and self-study more than 1700 years ago.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify Patanjali and describe the timeline of the Yoga Sutra.

  • Define and identify the importance of the sutra, yoga citta vrtti nirodhah, or "yoga is the restraint of the fluctuation of the mind."

  • Identify the five types of mental activity and describe the principles of practice (abhyasa) and non-attachment (vairagya).

Course Curriculum

108: Sutras 1

    1. START HERE

    2. HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

    3. SYLLABUS

    4. ABOUT YOUR FACULTY

    5. COURSE MATERIALS

    6. Q&A

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. HISTORICAL CONTEXT

    3. STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT

    4. JOURNAL REFLECTION #1

    5. QUIZ

    6. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. SUTRA 1.1

    3. JOURNAL REFLECTION #2

    4. MEDITATION ACTIVITY AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #3

    5. SUTRA 1.2

    6. JOURNAL REFLECTION #4

    7. SUTRA 1.3-1.4

    8. MEDITATION ACTIVITY AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #5

    9. QUIZ

    10. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. SUTRA 1.6: CORRECT PERCEPTION AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #6

    3. SUTRA 1.7

    4. SUTRA 1.8: INCORRECT PERCEPTION AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #7

    5. SUTRA 1.9: IMAGINATION

    6. SUTRA 1.10: SLEEP

    7. SUTRA 1.11: MEMORY AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #8

    8. MEDITATION ACTIVITY AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #9

    9. QUIZ

    10. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION TO LESSON FOUR

    2. SUTRA 1.12 -1.14: PRACTICE AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #10

    3. SUTRA 1.15-1:16: NON-ATTACHMENT AND JOURNAL REFLECTION #11

    4. QUIZ

    5. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. FINAL ASSESSMENT

    2. ACADEMIC HONOR

    3. CONCLUSION & OUTSIDE PRACTICE

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 40 lessons

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Student Reviews

5 star rating

Amazing Course!!!

Precious Joseph

LOVED IT

LOVED IT

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Useful course

Zrinka Gudelj

Very interesting and useful awareness exercises. Great teacher and topic. Just a little too short.

Very interesting and useful awareness exercises. Great teacher and topic. Just a little too short.

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amazing

Sigrid Avenido

Thank you for this beautiful lesson. This lesson will be with me for a long time. It provoked thought and leaves me yearning to learn more.

Thank you for this beautiful lesson. This lesson will be with me for a long time. It provoked thought and leaves me yearning to learn more.

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Informative, reflective and fun

Abigail Watkins

Knowing about the Sutras, and how they are embedded in the fibre of yoga as it is practiced today deepens my appreciation of yoga. This lesson was very info...

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Knowing about the Sutras, and how they are embedded in the fibre of yoga as it is practiced today deepens my appreciation of yoga. This lesson was very informative, allowed me to reflect on my relationship with the Sutras and it was fun too!

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Favorite YTT Lesson so far!

Rachel Morris

This clear and concise introduction to the Sutras was powerful and clear. It's simplicity left me with a clarity on my practice that will stay with me foreve...

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This clear and concise introduction to the Sutras was powerful and clear. It's simplicity left me with a clarity on my practice that will stay with me forever. I know myself better after this lesson.

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5 star rating

Another perfect 'intro'

Kimberly OHalloran

This introduction was exactly that. Yet, it was such a clear and well executed summary that did introduce to very key and important concepts to continue to e...

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This introduction was exactly that. Yet, it was such a clear and well executed summary that did introduce to very key and important concepts to continue to explore and 'abhyasa'. I sincerely appreciate Tracey's sharing of knowledge and that this was included in this overall bundle. Very grateful to DYWM for offering this as a free continuing educational piece as 'summer school' this year. Love you all!

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Valuable

Kate Shaw

I really enjoy the non asana aspects of yoga as I feel they are so valuable in my life. This module gave some practical help along with the history.

I really enjoy the non asana aspects of yoga as I feel they are so valuable in my life. This module gave some practical help along with the history.

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So meaningful

Tara DeRosa

I loved this lesson. A yogi once told me about the concept of "monkey mind" - in other words a mind jumping from one place to another. That's me. I'm so gra...

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I loved this lesson. A yogi once told me about the concept of "monkey mind" - in other words a mind jumping from one place to another. That's me. I'm so grateful to be learning tools to help stay centered and grounded, and less at the mercy of my racing thoughts. The final phrase, "You are enough," is something I tell my staff all the time. It was really nice to hear someone say it to me!

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5 star rating

Great way to learn about an ancient relevant text

Karrie Zylstra Myton

Like the other two courses I took, this one was broken into manageable chunks with an excellent handout and short quizzes to reinforce learning. I also love ...

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Like the other two courses I took, this one was broken into manageable chunks with an excellent handout and short quizzes to reinforce learning. I also love the printable certificate at that the end that gave me a sense of completion and accomplishment. I would definitely recommend it.

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Sutras are threads of thought

Susan Nelan

Tracy explains the philosophy of yoga clearly, showing how today's practice is founded on the sutras that guide us.

Tracy explains the philosophy of yoga clearly, showing how today's practice is founded on the sutras that guide us.

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Love this course

Yolanda Gutierrez Almazan

These classes were a wonderful experience, I recommend them to anyone. Tracy is a great instructor with a way to rope you in the deeper message of her teachi...

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These classes were a wonderful experience, I recommend them to anyone. Tracy is a great instructor with a way to rope you in the deeper message of her teachings. Thank you for the beautiful classes.

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Calm and lovely teaching

Isabel González Martínez

I’ve been practising on the mat with Tracey for a long time, I love her presence and style, and now I have discovered that she is equally elegant, calm and a...

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I’ve been practising on the mat with Tracey for a long time, I love her presence and style, and now I have discovered that she is equally elegant, calm and a great teacher off the mat. Could listen to her forever. Thanks a lot :-)

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Meet Your Instructor

E-RYT 500, BA, ACE Tracey Noseworthy

Tracey has dedicated herself to the practice, study and teaching of yoga since discovering its joys and benefits during her first pregnancy in 2001. She was fuelled by the inspiration of Shiva Rea, and has further trained with teachers around the world combining elements of dynamic and inspiring alignment-based flow. Her teachings blend the traditional Eastern philosophy and asana with todays desire for physical practice, while integrating the mind body connection.

Tracey completed her RYT 200 Yoga Alliance certification with Shiva Rea highlighting an emphasis on Prana Vinyasa training. She earned her RYT 500 certification with Janet Stone specializing in philosophy, intuitive sequencing and the devotion of unified breath and movement. Being a lifelong learner, she graduated from McMaster University in 1988 with a degree in Physical Education. She credits this early start as her catalyst to a diverse, and blossoming thirty years in the health and wellness industry.

Tracey now leads retreats, workshops and teacher trainings around the world and loves to integrate the online learning platform with in person teachings.You can find Tracey’s in person and online teaching schedule as well as upcoming retreat information at: www.traceynoseworthy.com