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Bhakti-Yoga

An Introduction to Bhagavad-Gita: A Definitive Guide to the Science of Yoga and Well Being (Certified Course)
Aravind Mohanram
Thu Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 07:30-09:00pm, 56-180

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 40 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)

An Introduction to Bhagavad-Gita: A Definitive Guide to the Science of Yoga and Well Being (Certified Course)

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1. History of Greater India (Mahabharata)
2a. Vedas, Upanishads and Gita
2b. Gita’s Pre-eminent Position
3. Author and Compiler of Bhagavad-Gita

PART 2: INTELLECTUAL WELL-BEING
4. Theory of everything
5. Topics of Gita
5a. Life, Matter and Consciousness
5b. Dimensions of Human Existence
5c. Laws of Nature and Time Factor

PART 3: MENTAL WELL-BEING
6. Mind and its three states: The Guna Theory
7. Mental illness: Cause and Cure

PART 4: SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING
8. Yoga and Complete Well-Being
9. Systems of Yoga and Yoga Ladder
10. Yoga of Divine Love
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Web: http://web.mit.edu/bhakti-yoga
Contact: yoga-exec@mit.edu

Beginner Yoga
Celia Markey
Thu Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 06-07:30pm, 56-180

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 30 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

NOTE: Registration is now closed, as all the spots have been reserved.


Join MIT Bhakti-Yoga for its weekly gentle yoga sessions. Our practice includes warm-ups, standing and sitting asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring your own mat if you have one (we have extras, but they will run out). As with any exercise, don't eat right beforehand. Beginners welcome!
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Web: http://web.mit.edu/bhakti-yoga
Contact: yoga-exec@mit.edu


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