Yoga Sutra: Chapter 2
Understand the Most Important Text on Yoga
This course explains Chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutra, systematically and clearly, from a foundation of the traditional commentaries presented to you by A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan.
The second chapter of the Yoga Sutra is the ‘practice’ chapter. It focuses on the practices that bring our minds to steadiness. It describes the five klesas and the means to reduce these. We are introduced to the important framework of kriya yoga as well as the comprehensive system of ashtanga yoga (the eight limbs of yoga). The results of each of the practices is also explained.
For anyone new to the Yoga Sutra, this chapter is the best place to begin their study.
Course Videos
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PreviewIntro: Krishnamacharya on the second chapter and kriya yoga (01:13) (1:12)
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StartThe why of the second chapter? (5:17)
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StartWhat is Kriya Yoga? (4:22)
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StartWhat is Tapas? (3:58)
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StartIs Svadhyaya self study? (3:39)
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StartIsvara Pranidhana is not giving up of the fruits of our actions (3:21)
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StartThe benefits of Kriya Yoga (3:42)
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StartThe mental afflictions - Klesas (4:53)
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StartThe four states of mental afflictions (3:35)
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StartAvidya - wrong opposite knowledge (5:11)
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StartThe I-feeling (3:43)
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StartAttachment - Raga (4:27)
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StartAversion - Dvesa (3:14)
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StartFear - Abhinivesa (3:52)
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StartHow to dissolve gross and subtle klesas (3:09)
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StartSummary of sutras 1-11 (7:28)
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StartResult of actions based on the mental afflictions (4:36)
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StartBirth, life span and experiences (3:41)
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StartUnhappiness is inbuilt in happiness (6:10)
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StartUnhappiness due to the changing gunas (3:53)
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StartPotential of unhappiness in worldly pleasures (4:00)
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StartRoot cause of unhappiness (3:57)
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StartNature of mind and matter (4:37)
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StartHow the gunas are spread in layers (4:10)
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StartNature of the Seer (5:05)
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StartMind – bondage or freedom (3:09)
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StartPlurality of Consciousness and singularity of the world (3:28)
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StartRealization through connection (3:17)
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StartRoot cause of bondage is mental afflictions (2:41)
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StartThe state of permanent peace (3:03)
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StartThe means to permanent peace (2:56)
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StartThe seven steps to ultimate realization (2:34)
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StartSummary of sutras 11-27 (8:25)
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StartThe eight limbs of yoga – the means to realization (4:16)
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StartList of eight limbs (4:14)
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StartThe five dont’s - yamas (3:31)
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StartHow a yogi should practice the yamas (2:59)
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StartThe five do’s - niyamas (3:05)
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StartHow to handle perverse/negative thoughts (3:41)
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StartCause-intensity-execution of perverse/negative thoughts (3:58)
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StartResult of mastery over non harmfulness-truth and non-stealing (3:44)
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StartResult of mastery over celibacy and non-acquisitiveness (3:39)
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StartResult of mastery over external and internal cleanliness (3:33)
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StartResult of mastery over contentment and tapas (3:40)
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StartResult of mastery over svadhyaya and Isvara pranidhana (3:50)
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StartQualities of asana (2:34)
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StartMeans to master the asanas and the results (3:34)
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StartPranayama (3:40)
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StartThree types of pranayama (4:00)
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StartResults in the fourth type of pranayama (3:21)
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StartResult of mastery of pranayama (2:45)
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StartSenses control and the result (3:18)
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StartSummary of the sutras 28-55 (7:13)
Your Instructor (s)
A. G. Mohan was a student of "the father of modern yoga," Yogacarya Sri T. Krishnamacharya (1888-1989), for eighteen years. He is the author of several books on yoga, including Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind; Yoga Reminder; Yoga Therapy; and Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings.
Read more for a detailed timeline of Mohan’s studies
Indra Mohan has been practicing and teaching yoga for more than three decades. Along with her husband A.G. Mohan, she continues to study and deepen her knowledge in yoga and related fields. She is one of the few people who received a post-graduate diploma in yoga from Krishnamacharya. Her profound understanding of yoga and Ayurveda and how it applies to all aspects of our health, particularly in the area of women’s’ health is inspirational.
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YogaKnowledge.net is an online learning platform devoted to the dissemination of knowledge of yoga and other related disciplines through short, easy to understand video talks. Presented by A. G. Mohan and Indra Mohan, who for the last 40+ years have studied, practiced and taught according to the ancient foundations of yoga, these talks offer profound insight for all persons seeking personal transformation and meaning in their lives.