Ep. 1.19: Obstacles - Immunity from Chaos & Breath as a Remedy (Sūtras 1.33 - 1.34)

Obstacles in the Yoga Sūtras 1.30 ― 1.40: This week we discuss sūtras 1.33 ― 1.34, Immunity from Chaos & Breath as a Remedy … Check it out … ॐ Tat Sat! Through the cultivation of maitrī (loving-kindness), karuṇā (compassion), mudita (joyousness) & upekṣa (even-mindedness) we become gracious. If we can become saturated enough with these qualities (The Four Immeasurables: brahma vihāras), so much so that no matter what pokes us in life, no matter how sharply we are poked by life, by others, we should bleed only these qualities: love (maitrī), compassion (karuṇā), joy (mudita), equanimity (upekṣa). This is the way to gain immunity, to cure ourselves of suffering. Our reaction to life, our self-generated suffering is itself the obstacle. Because, when our mind twists upon itself, we no longer see clearly nor can we experience happiness. When this happens, the first suggestion Patañjali teaches is to breathe with an extra focus on exhalation which grounds & calms the system. If you would like to follow along, with the chanting & lessons in this podcast, you can purchase our textbooks, Sanskrit & Chanting, through our website: ashtangayogaorangecounty.com/books, please enjoy and support this endeavor by sharing & reviewing it! The opening mantras are found in Sanskrit & Chanting Vol. 3, Page 1 & 2, or Sanskrit & Chanting Vol. 1, Pages 2 - 10. ॐ तत्सत्