Agoy Yoga

The nature of mind: Surmounting the obstacles of suffering
with Lissie Turner

November 17 (Sunday)
at 1:00 pm

Class length
165 minutes

Location
Darwin Studio

Yoga Sutra 1:23 to 1:34 tell us about the obstacles that appear in the mind when we are working toward progression, of which there are only nine! Only nine obstacles that prevent us from moving out of suffering! With good understanding of these obstacles we can begin to identify the activity of them in the mind, as well as how they manifest in the body, then we can act to surmount them. How? That we will explore in this time together, remembering that everything in yoga is so simple...but for the mind.

In this lively and interactive 3 hour session, we'll be taking a look at these obstacles, along with the colourings of the mind that so deeply convince us that these interruptions on our journey are true, as well as exploring the practical tools to come out of these problems. Yoga is so pragmatic. In the yoga sutra lies the knowledge that helps bring clarity from our confusion - it enables us to identify the things within ourselves that propagate our own suffering and is very clear on the path out.

A student who is very committed to coming out of her suffering, recently said to me, 'I am worried I will go backwards' - she recognized her tendency toward Anavasthitatvani - the ninth obstacle, regression - my answer to her was simply, 'how can you go backward, if you simply keep going forward?' This is as simple as it can be...but for the mind.

Together we will discuss the nature of mind, it's components, it's colourings and the obstacles, and together we will experience the tools to bring us out, acknowledging that the power to progress out of suffering, lies within us.

Presented by Yoga Therapist, Writer and Broadcaster Lissie Turner

Reservations

Sorry - that class has already taken place!

loading...