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The Similarities and Differences Between the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita


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As a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts?

Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher  Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts.

He tells you exactly where they meet, where they diverge & where you should start and how.
He takes a complex topic and makes it digestible and relatable.

If you've been seeking clarity on these topics, this is the conversation you've been waiting for.

Episode Highlights...

  • Which text is older: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali or The Bhagavad Gita? Is it significant to know which one is older?
  • Vikram explains the Mahabharata
  • How to approach the study of The Bhagavad Gita
  • Is The Bhagavad Gita a religious text?
  • How to navigate The Bhagavad Gita as a religious text 
  • Who “wrote” The Bhagavad Gita?
  • For whom was the Gita written?
  • How are these texts relevant in a yoga world that is dominated by asana?
  • What is Swadhyaya?
  • How The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad Gita are connected
  • What is Samkhya?
  • Difference between The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali and The Bhagavad Gita
  • Which text to study if you want to learn more about yoga philosophy
  • Ways to practice learnings from the texts
  • Is it possible to incorporate these teachings in an asana class?

Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga student, & teacher. Living in India, Vikram was raised in the culture of yoga. Today, he shares his knowledge with yoga teachers through training on all aspects of yoga including classical texts.

You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/episode/the-bhagavad-gita-and-the-yoga-sutras/

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