The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

can help Christians be transformed to be more like Jesus…

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the first text to outline the practices and philosophies of classical yoga, can be a powerful tool for the follower of Christ. In this introductory course, we will learn a bit about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and explore some of the key concepts found in this text from a Christian perspective.

Course curriculum

    1. What you'll learn in The Yoga Sutras through the Lens of Christ

    1. A message from your instructor, Kelly McLellan

    2. How to use this course

    3. Course objectives

    4. Resources & suggested readings (with links)

    5. Welcome home... find community here

    6. Answer these 2 questions before we begin...

    1. A prayer before we begin...

    1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (notes)

    2. The eight-limbed path of yoga (diagram)

    3. The yamas & niyamas (diagram)

    1. Lecture 1.1 (video) Introduction to the Yoga Sutras

    2. Lecture 1.1 (audio) Introduction to the Yoga Sutras

    3. Lecture 1.2a (video) Part 1- An overview of Samadhi Pada

    4. Lecture 1.2a (audio) Part 1- An overview of Samadhi Pada

    5. Lecture 1.2b (video) Part 2- An overview of Sadhana Pada

    6. Lecture 1.2b (audio) Part 2- An overview of Sadhana Pada

    7. Lecture 1.2c (video) Part 3- An overview of Vibhuti Pada

    8. Lecture 1.2c (audio) Part 3- An overview of Vibhuti Pada

    9. Lecture 1.2d (video) Part 4- An overview of Kaivalya Pada

    10. Lecture 1.2d (audio) Part 4- An overview of Kaivalya Pada

    11. Lecture 1.3 (video) The definition of yoga

    12. Lecture 1.3 (audio) The definition of yoga

    13. Lecture 1.4 (video) The eight-limbed path of yoga

    14. Lecture 1.4 (audio) The eight-limbed path of yoga

    15. Lecture 1.5 (video) The yamas & niyamas

    16. Lecture 1.5 (audio) The yamas & niyamas

    1. Lecture 1.6 (video) A. Vrittis

    2. Lecture 1.6 (audio) A. Vrittis

    3. Lecture 1.6 (video) B. Abhyasa & Vairagya

    4. Lecture 1.6 (audio) B. Abhyasa & Vairagya

    5. Lecture 1.6 (video) C. Antarayahs

    6. Lecture 1.6 (audio) C. Antarayahs

    7. Lecture 1.6 (video) D. Kleshas

    8. Lecture 1.6 (audio) D. Kleshas

    9. Lecture 1.6 (video) E. Samadhi & Samyama

    10. Lecture 1.6 (audio) E. Samadhi & Samyama

About this course

  • $297.00
  • 52 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content

The Yoga Sutras

explore how the wisdom found in this text can serve as a powerful tool for the follower of Christ!

As a student in this course, you will receive:

  • Immediate access to teachings exploring the Yoga Sutras from a Christian perspective

  • Self-paced study (approximately 4 hours of content)

  • Video and audio lectures (pre-recorded)

  • Lecture notes + other Handouts (PDF)

  • Resources and suggested readings

  • Private Online Community Forum

  • Access to all course materials for 365 days

  • Bonus: Drawing inward practice