Overview
Often overlooked in yoga sadhana, the four attitudes described in the Yoga Sutra are essential in the quest to overcome habitual negative mental states, and live well with happiness and contentment. Recorded live in the Sri Vidya Shrine in Khajuraho, India in January, 2024, these five lectures explore how and why to intentionally cultivate the four attitudes: Equanimity, happiness, compassion, and friendliness (upeksha, mudita, karuna, maitri). Panditji explains the stages of practice, the passive and active aspects of each attitude, and why they are key to a successful yoga practice as well as to finding true and lasting joy in life. An active practice enhances self-awareness, stabilizes clarity of mind, and anchors the fruits of the other components of spiritual practice. Start now, and align yourself with the enlightened mind.
5-Part Series
Following an overview of four attitudes essential for a tranquil clear mind, Panditji describes how to actively cultivate vitality, happiness, and well-being, and what we must do to avoid losing the fruits of any yoga...
True happiness is the real food of your soul. But without a peaceful mind, there is no room for mudita—true happiness described in the Yoga Sutra. Mudita arises from the foundation of upeksha—a neutral point...
True compassion manifests from the wisdom acquired from upeksha, a state of non judgemental understanding of ourselves and the world. True compassion is active, but only wisdom-driven compassion has virtue and is effective and sustainable....
An attitude of friendliness, maitri, is the antidote for animosity that underlies violence and hatred in our world. On an individual level, animosity manifests most clearly in our immediate relationships—family, work, and community. Panditji traces...
The four attitudes, friendliness, compassion, happiness, and a balanced perspective give us a direction and the means for positive change. Panditji describes how even a small change in the direction of these four qualities protects...
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