Yoga Sutra Chant Tutorials
These audio recordings of Linda's voice are available to help guide you in your chanting.
Upon placing an order, you will receive an email confirmation as well as detailed instructions. Please note: files must be downloaded onto your computer, after which you may save them on your phone or tablet.
There are two methods for chanting the Yoga Sutras:
BROKEN: composed by Krishnamacarya, this version separates words and groups of words by dashes. This method, presented as a LISTEN & REPEAT tutorial, favors reading and proper pronunciation. This version is recommended for learning.
LINKED: As in the classical text, all the words are joined together. When chanted, this version favors speed and memorization. This CONTINUOUS version is intended for listening. Linda recommends that one first learn the BROKEN version, and after some mastery, the LINKED version can be introduced.
Chapter 1, Sutras 1-4 and Chapter 2, Sutras 1-4 come with two audio files in MP3 format: a LISTEN & REPEAT version and a CONTINUOUS version. These are recommended for learning. Also included is an image of the chant in transliteration and instructions on how to best use the recordings.
Now begins yoga. Yoga is the ability to focus our mind in a chosen direction, to be undistracted by other possibilities so that a profound state of inner clarity emerges. This clarity is our true nature.
Action, Awareness and Attitude are the three interconnected aspects of yoga practice. Ignorance, arrogance, excessive desire, unreasonable dislike and fear bring suffering.
Chapter, 1 Sutras 1-12 and Chapter 2, Sutras 1-16 come with one audio file in MP3 format: a CONTINUOUS version. These are intended for listening. Also included is an image of the chant in transliteration and instructions on how to best use the recordings.
Now begins yoga. Yoga is the ability to focus our mind in a chosen direction, to be undistracted by other possibilities so that a profound state of inner clarity emerges. This clarity is our true nature. The two wings of yoga practice involve cultivating appropriate effort and letting go of unhelpful habits.
Action, Awareness and Attitude are the three interconnected aspects of yoga practice. Ignorance, arrogance, excessive desire, unreasonable dislike and fear bring suffering. Through attention and practice, it is possible to avoid suffering yet to come.