# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an immersive eight-month book club series as we explore Embodying the Yoga Sutra: Support, Direction, Space by Ranju Roy and David Charlton. Together, we'll delve into the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra through focused readings and discussions, connecting ancient teachings to our modern lives.

Patanjali's yoga sutras are the key text of yoga. Yet, for many yoga practitioners, its more profound treasures remain unknown or mired in obscurity. 

Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month for 8 months:
Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, & Aug 16
12-1:30pm

** you do not have to participate in all dates** 

Mode
in studio and online via Zoom

Cost
$300 for the series (all 8 sessions)
or 
You can attend individual sessions
$40/session drop-in or day of schedule 

$280.00 for all 8 months for YAF teachers and YTT graduates/students (email us for coupon code)
$35/session for YAF teachers and YTT graduates/students (email us for coupon code)

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What to Expect
Interactive Sessions: Attend in person or join via Zoom for a shared space of learning and reflection.

Deep Exploration: Each month, we’ll focus on specific sections of the book, diving into topics such as practicing asana and pranayama, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating mindfulness.

Practical Application: Explore how to embody the principles of yoga both on and off the mat.
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January 18, 2025: Introduction & Following the Path (Section 1)

February 15, 2025: Yoga is a State of Mind & Starting from Where You Are (Sections 2-3)

March 15, 2025: The Essential Method & Yoga and Wellness: A Therapeutic Model (Sections 4-5)

April 19, 2025: Negotiating Obstacles & The Nature of Things (Sections 6-7)

May 17, 2025: Klesa: Avidya’s Different Forms & Practicing Asana (Sections 8-9)

June 21, 2025: Practicing Pranayama & Living with Ourselves (Sections 10-11)

July 19, 2025: Living with Others & Guarding the Senses (Sections 12-14)

August 16, 2025: Exploring the Potential of the Mind & Moving Beyond Ourselves (Sections 15-16)

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THE BOOK: EMBODYING THE YOGA SUTRAS
Ranju Roy and David Charlton focus on 18 of the most essential sutras and show how each one illuminates the relationship between the body, the breath, and the mind in a practical, clear, and contemporary manner. The sutras are carefully deconstructed, put into context, and then developed into ideas for practice. 

The authors examine the interplay of three key terms: support, direction, and space. They suggest that only by taking support on something can you establish a clear direction, and only then can a space open up to grow. This formula can be applied successfully to the body (in asana), the breath (in pranayama), and the mind (through meditation).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/downers-grove/embodying-the-yoga-sutra-book-club-with-laura-jane-in-person-zoom/200028140465947
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, yoga, meditation, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Downers Grove
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4949  Forest Ave , Downers Grove, IL, United States, Illinois 60515
- **lat**: 41.79664
- **long**: -88.01166
- **full address**: 4949  Forest Ave , Downers Grove, IL, United States, Illinois 60515

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom) being held?
  - **A:** Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom) takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 01:30 pm at 4949  Forest Ave , Downers Grove, IL, United States, Illinois 60515.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom)?
  - **A:** Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom) is organized by Yoga Among Friends.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Downers Grove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Embodying the Yoga Sutra Book Club with Laura Jane (in person + zoom) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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