Thursday, September 10, 2015
Here's the plan for class today
Here are the Sutras that Maddie is presenting on and that we will discuss
1.12
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abhyāsa-vairāgyābhyāṁ
tan-nirodahaḥ
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Practice
and detachment are the means to still the movements of consciousness. (I)
The vrtti
states of mind are stilled by practice and dispassion. (B)
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1.13
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tatra sthitau
yanto 'byāsaḥ
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Practice
is the steadfast effort to still these fluctuations. (I)
From
these, practice is the effort to be fixed in concentrating the mind. (B)
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1.14
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sa tu
dīrgha-kala-nairantarya-satkārāsevito dṛḍa-bhūmiḥ
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Long,
uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for restraining the
fluctuations. (I)
Practice
becomes firmly established when it has been cultivated uninterruptedly and
with devotion over a prolonged period of time. (B)
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1.15
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dṛṣṭānuśravika-viṣaya-vitṛṣṇasya
vaśīkāra-saṁjñā vairāgyam
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Renunciation
is the practice of detachment from desires. (I)
Dispassion
is the controlled consciousness of one who is without craving for sense
objects, whether these are actually perceived, or described [in scripture].
(B)
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1.16
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tat paraṁ
puruṣa-khyāter guṇa-vaitṛṣṇyam
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The
ultimate renunciation is when one transcends the qualities of nature and
perceives the soul. (I)
Higher
than renunciation is indifference to the gunas [themselves]. This stems from
perception of the purusa, soul. (B)
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Here is the sequence
AMVira
Parsva AM Vira
AMS
Utt
Tadasana
UH
Baddha Hastasana
UN
Paschima Namascarasana
AMS
Utthita Parsva Konasana
Parighasana
Parsvottansana
Prasarita Padottanasana Concave only
Ustrasana with bolster
Chatush
Supta 1 2, parivrrita
Pavanmuktasana
Savasana
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
The Plan for Tuesday
We ended up doing rather different asana than I planned because I forgot the sequence. I actually liked the approach of asking each student what pose they wanted to do. They actually created a pretty good sequence quite spontaneously.
So, the plan for Thursday asana wise, is now the plan for asana on Tuesday with a few additions.
We'll talk more about Sutras 1.1- 1.11. We will go over the vrritis in more detail. We will also talk about how they manifest in How Yoga works.
We'll also start some twists.
Here's the asana plan.
Tadasana
and various shoulder work
Vrksasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottansana
Uktasana
Gomukasana
AMS
Trik
Ardha Chandrasana
Vira I,
Vira III
Prasarita Padottansana
AMS
Dandasana
parsva Dandasana
maryichasana I
Maryichasana III
Chatush Padasana
Setu Bandha
Supta Konasana
Savasana
So, the plan for Thursday asana wise, is now the plan for asana on Tuesday with a few additions.
We'll talk more about Sutras 1.1- 1.11. We will go over the vrritis in more detail. We will also talk about how they manifest in How Yoga works.
We'll also start some twists.
Here's the asana plan.
Tadasana
and various shoulder work
Vrksasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottansana
Uktasana
Gomukasana
AMS
Trik
Ardha Chandrasana
Vira I,
Vira III
Prasarita Padottansana
AMS
Dandasana
parsva Dandasana
maryichasana I
Maryichasana III
Chatush Padasana
Setu Bandha
Supta Konasana
Savasana
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
The Vrttis
1.04
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vṛtti-sārūpyam itaratra
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At other
times, the seer identifies with the fluctuating consciousness. (I)
Otherwise,
at other times, [the seer] is absorbed in the changing states [of the mind].
(B)
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1.05
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vṛttayaḥ pañcatayyaḥ kliṣṭākliṣṭāḥ
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The movements
of consciousness are fivefold. They may be cognizable or non-cognizable,
painful or non-painful. (I)
Thee are
five kinds of changing states of the mind, and they are either detrimental or
nondetrimental [to the practice of yoga]. (B)
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1.06
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pramāṇa-viparaya-vikalpa-nidrā-smṛtayaḥ
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They are
caused by correct knowledge, illusion, delusion, sleep and memory. (I)
[These
five vrttis are] right knowledge,
error, imagination, sleep and memory. (B)
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1.07
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pratyakṣānumānāgamāḥ
pramāṇāni
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Correct
knowledge is direct, inferred or proven as factual. (I)
Right
knowledge consists of sense perception, logic, and verbal testimony. (B)
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1.08
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viparyayo
mithyā-jñānam atad-rūpa-pratiṣṭham
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Illusory
or erroneous knowledge is based on non-fact or the non-real. (I)
Error is
false knowledge stemming from the incorrect apprehension [of something]. (B)
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1.09
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śabda-jñānānupātī
vastu-śūnyo vikalpaḥ
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Verbal
knowledge devoid of substance is fancy or imagination. (I)
Imagination
consists of the usage of words that are devoid of an actual object. (B)
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1.10
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abhāva-pratyayālambanā
vṛttir nidrā
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Sleep is
the non-deliberate absence of thought-waves or knowledge. (I)
Deep sleep
is that state of mind which is based on an absence [of any content]. (B)
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1.11
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anubhūta-viṣayāsampramoṣaḥ
smṛtiḥ
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Memory is
the unmodified recollection of words and experiences. (I)
Memory is
the retention of [images of] sense objects that have been experienced. (B)
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Getting Ready for Week Two
I'm enjoying reading your blogs and glad so many of you are finding How Yoga Works an enjoyable read.
Please be sure that you have read How Yoga Works Chapters 1-16 for class on Tuesday. We will spend the bulk of our philosophy discussion time with that work. In order to prepare for discussion, please have in mind the following topics: (you are welcome to address any or all of these issues on your blog)
I know a couple of you have not gotten the book yet, worry not, you'll still be able to participate in the discussion!
1. two things you like about the book thus far. Please be specific.
2. Two things you don't like about the book thus far. Please be specific.
3. What similarities do you see with what we are doing in class (both the philosophy and yoga dimensions) with what is being discussed in the book?
4. Do you see any references to the idea of stilling the fluctuations of the mind or seeing the true self or identifying with the fluctuations of the mind in the reading thus far?
5. How would you describe the captain as a student?
6. How would you describe yourself as a student?
Please be sure that you have read How Yoga Works Chapters 1-16 for class on Tuesday. We will spend the bulk of our philosophy discussion time with that work. In order to prepare for discussion, please have in mind the following topics: (you are welcome to address any or all of these issues on your blog)
I know a couple of you have not gotten the book yet, worry not, you'll still be able to participate in the discussion!
1. two things you like about the book thus far. Please be specific.
2. Two things you don't like about the book thus far. Please be specific.
3. What similarities do you see with what we are doing in class (both the philosophy and yoga dimensions) with what is being discussed in the book?
4. Do you see any references to the idea of stilling the fluctuations of the mind or seeing the true self or identifying with the fluctuations of the mind in the reading thus far?
5. How would you describe the captain as a student?
6. How would you describe yourself as a student?
Thursday, August 27, 2015
A review of Class one and the Class Plan for Class Two
Here are some philosophy terms we talked about.
The definition of yoga
The aim of yoga
The nature of the soul
Samskaras
Here is some anatomy
Quadraceps
Triceps
Ribcage
Feet
Here is some Sanskirt
Tadasana
Vrksasana
Urdhva
Muka
Svana
Adho
Hasta
Baddha
Kona
Angulia
Here are the poses we did.
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana and other arm work
AMS
Walking the Dog
Tadasana
Vrksasana
Supta Baddha Konasana
Savasana
we will work with these poses again and the rest of the sequence posted on day one and
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana
Urdhva Baddanguiliasana
Paschima Baddanguliasana
Baddha Hastasana
Vrksasana
Trikonasana and Utthita Hasta Padasana and Parsva Hasta Pad.
Vira II
Adho Mukha Svanasana
The definition of yoga
The aim of yoga
The nature of the soul
Samskaras
Here is some anatomy
Quadraceps
Triceps
Ribcage
Feet
Here is some Sanskirt
Tadasana
Vrksasana
Urdhva
Muka
Svana
Adho
Hasta
Baddha
Kona
Angulia
Here are the poses we did.
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana and other arm work
AMS
Walking the Dog
Tadasana
Vrksasana
Supta Baddha Konasana
Savasana
we will work with these poses again and the rest of the sequence posted on day one and
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana
Urdhva Baddanguiliasana
Paschima Baddanguliasana
Baddha Hastasana
Vrksasana
Trikonasana and Utthita Hasta Padasana and Parsva Hasta Pad.
Vira II
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Utt
Dandasana
Marichyasana I Twist only
Dandasana
Marichyasana I Twist only
Marichyasana III Twist Only
Chatush
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supported Savasana.
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supported Savasana.
We will also talk a bit about How Yoga Works and the Intro to LOY 27-31
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Here's the Plan for Day One
Class Plan for today
Hi Everyone, Here's the general plan for today.
Introductions.
Explaining course logistics.
Explaining the props.
Introductions.
Explaining course logistics.
Explaining the props.
A bit about Philosophy
Samadhi Pada |
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अथ योगानुशासनम्
atha yogānuśāsanam
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With
prayers for divine blessings, now begins an exposition of the sacred art of
yoga. (I)
Now, the
teachings of yoga [are presented]. (B)
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yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodha
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Yoga is the cessation
of movements in the consciousness. (1)
Yoga is the stilling
of the changing states of the mind (B)
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tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe 'vasthānam
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Then, the
seer dwells in his own true splendour. (I)
When that
is accomplished, the seer abides in its own true nature. (B)
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vṛtti-sārūpyam itaratra
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At other
times, the seer identifies with the fluctuating consciousness. (I)
Otherwise,
at other times, [the seer] is absorbed in the changing states [of the mind].
(B)
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Some Basic yoga poses
Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana
Urdhva Baddanguiliasana
Paschima Baddanguliasana
Vrksasana
Trikonasana
Vira II
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Utt
Dandasana
Marichyasana I Twist only
Dandasana
Marichyasana I Twist only
Marichyasana III Twist Only
Paschimottansana
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supported Savasana.
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supported Savasana.
Saturday, August 22, 2015
A bit about blogging
A significant part of your grade for this course comes from your work on the blog. I like using blogs because they can help you cultivate a practice of daily writing and reflection which can support the development of a daily practice of yoga. I also like that the blogs are public. In theory, anyone can read your blog. Like many academics and students today, I'm interested in opening up the classroom space and finding ways to bring our academic endeavors into the "real world." Blogging is one way of doing that mode of what is sometimes called public philosophy.
You can check out my blog (teachingphilosophyandyoga.blogspot.com) for an ongoing example of my public account of my yoga and philosophy teaching and practice life.
BLOG
40%: You will keep a semester long blog about this class: Please
email me your blog address before the semester starts so that I can list them
all on a blog roll. Auditors and guests of the course, if you have a blog that
you would like to have included on the blogroll, please email me that
information (Anne_Marie_Schultz@baylor.edu).
The blog has four distinct elements. 40% percent I will do
my best to record the grades each week.
1. A
weekly reading reflection on the assigned readings. You may choose to post a
weekly reading reflection before class on Tuesday or before class on Thursday.
The posts should be between 250-500 words. There are 12 weeks with required
reading assignments. You must complete 10 weekly reading to be eligible to
receive an A. You may complete all 12 reflections to supplement your grade in
this section. Note: doing 10 does not guarantee that you get an A. The overall
quality of the entries will determine the grade you earn for this section of
the blog. You cannot make up missed blog reports. (10 points a week).
2. A weekly reflection about your experiences with asana
practice in class. These are due anytime during the week. The weekly reflection
should be between 250-500 words. There are 15 weeks of yoga practice. You must
complete 10 practice reflections to be eligible to receive an A. You may
complete all ten to supplement your grade in this section. Again, doing 10 does
not guarantee that you receive an A. The overall quality of the entries
determines your grade. You may complete upto 12 reflection to supplement your
grade, but you cannot make up missed blog reports (10 points a week)
3. A
weekly account of your attempt to develop an outside of class asana practice and/
or how you see what you are learning in this class affecting your life outside
of the classroom. (10 points a week)
4. Completion of 5 required blog posts. At various points in
the semester, usually on a day that we do not have class, I will assign you a
specific topic to write about. They are due 48 hours after class time ends. The
idea is that you will use to the class time and the time you would normally
spend writing for class to write about the topic. Don’t spend any more time
than two or three hours on the assignment. (20 points each)
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Course Description
BIC
CAPSTONE 4389: EXAMINED LIFE III
Yoga Practice and Philosophy in
Contemporary American Culture
Morrison 100
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-
4:45 PM.
Instructor: Anne-Marie Schultz,
PhD
Certified Iyengar Yoga
Instructor and Director of the BIC.
“Now begins the practice of
yoga.” Patanjali
“Practice. All is coming.”
Pattabhi Jois
“My body is my temple. My asanas
are my prayers.” B.K.S Iyengar
“When you want to be soothed, go to the Bhagavad Gita and drink it like nectar.”
Patricia Walden.
Course Description: In this practice-based class, we will
explore some aspects of classical yoga philosophy and how it informs
contemporary yoga. Hatha yoga practice is an aspect of self-care for millions
of Americans. As such, it provides a concrete model of how we might live the
examined life. We will examine the benefits of this model over the course of
the semester.
In each class,
we will discuss yoga philosophy for 15-20 minutes and do n asana practice for 45-50
minutes.
A couple words about the
asana part of class:
Buy own yoga mat
and bring it to class each day. All other yoga props are provided for your use
during class by the BIC. I encourage you to buy your own set of props for home
practice if your budget allows for it.
Please come to
class prepared to practice yoga. You will need to take off your shoes as you
enter the classroom as yoga is practiced barefoot. For the asana practice, wear
comfortable clothing. Shorts and a t-shirt are best. There are bathrooms for
changing right next to the classroom.
Yoga is best practiced on an empty stomach.
Please do not eat right before class. Some juice or fruit is okay just before
class. Please eat a light lunch early in the day. If you eat right before
class, you will find asana more difficult to perform, it may even make you
dizzy or nauseous.
There are some poses that we will practice
that are not suitable for women on their menstrual cycle, if that is the case
for you on any given day, let me know and I will give you alternate poses to
do. Similarly, if you have particular physical injuries or other limitations
that might hinder your ability to practice asana, please let me know and we can
adapt poses to suit your particular needs.
I encourage you
to find time to practice asana when we are not in class. I will give you
specific poses and breathing exercises (pranayama) to work with outside of
class. There are also many books that give yoga sequences. Bear Aerobics offers
yoga classes as do some health clubs around town. My sister, Christina Sell, also
offers classes online at an affordable rate. There are many other yoga teachers that offer online instruction of various sorts. I'll compile a list of them soon.
Also, there may
be a few faculty members and other yoga practitioners joining us for the asana
practices and one or two students auditing the course. Please welcome them to
our classroom community.
A few words about the
philosophy part of the course:
Over the course
of the semester, we will read The Bhagavad Gita and many of Patanjali’s
famous aphorisms about yoga, from The
Yoga Sutras. Michael Roach and Christie McNally’s, engaging novelistic
account of the Sutras in action, How Yoga
Works, will guide or discussion of this text. Our class discussion will
focus primarily on the Sutras and the
Gita, though we will also draw upon
other readings. We will also read two memoirs by a contemporary yogi and a
contemporary yogini (male and female people who practice yoga). The books are Waking and Yoga from the Inside Out.
Just as I hope
you will practice yoga outside of our classroom experience, I hope you will
apply the insights you gain from reading these texts to your everyday life
experience. Just as you get better at asana through practice, you get better at
philosophy through practice.
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