Hi everyone!

john104 · 10-23-2009, 10:35 PM

Hi, my name is John. I'm 19, and I live in Indiana, US. I can't wait to hear and learn truths from everyone.i've known about Yoga (not just Asana) for a few years now, but about a month ago I started reading more books and talking to more people, and now I know that this is the right path for me. Right now I'm trying to establish a sadhana, I'm looking for a teacher as well.

Glad to be here

-John

Nichole · 10-23-2009, 11:03 PM

Welcome to the forum, John. Thank you for the introduction. It is good to meet you!
You haven't mentioned which books you are reading, but if I may, I would recommend the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to you. The second chapter, or pada, is especially wonderful to read as a practice of svadyaya (self study). You can find recommendations for different sutra translations and commentaries here on the forum. There are also sutra discussion threads that Lavina has begun that you can participate in if you'd like.

Wishing you all the best,
Nichole

Pandara · 10-24-2009, 12:58 AM

Hi John,

A warm welcome to our community, I am sure you will find here many wonderful responses and advice from various members.

Techne · 10-24-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi, John! I'm so happy you found us.

john104 · 10-24-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nichole

Welcome to the forum, John. Thank you for the introduction. It is good to meet you!

You haven't mentioned which books you are reading, but if I may, I would recommend the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to you. The second chapter, or pada, is especially wonderful to read as a practice of svadyaya (self study). You can find recommendations for different sutra translations and commentaries here on the forum. There are also sutra discussion threads that Lavina has begun that you can participate in if you'd like.

Wishing you all the best,
Nichole

Some of the books I have been reading are by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Paramhansa Yogananda, and Yogacharya Iyengar. I've been studying Patanjali's Yoga Sutras for a few weeks. Right now I'm reading Autobiography of A Yogi and Paramhansa Yogananda's translation of the Gita. I was reading Swami Prabhupada's stuff, but stopped after finding out how close-minded (no offense to any Bhakti Yogi's who follow the teachings of Lord Caitanya) his school of Bhakti is TO ME. It appears to me that to them anyone who worships another deity than lord Krishna is a fool, even those who worship Divine Mother.

I'm looking for a new translation though because the one I've got, although it's a great translation, the commentary seems to be more of the Buddhist persuasion. And although I learn a lot from buddhist teachings, I want a translation as close to Patanjali's original sanskrit sutra's as possible.

Doe's anyone have any recommendations? I prefer a lot of good commentary, so maybe a version by a renowned Swami?

InnerAthlete · 10-24-2009, 03:39 PM

Hello and welcome John ,

I did my graduate work in Bloomington. Always nice to have another hoosier on the forum.

Interesting readings you are pursuing.
Is there something in particular that leads you to use the word "worship" when referencing Krishna?

john104 · 10-24-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by InnerAthlete

Hello and welcome John ,

I did my graduate work in Bloomington. Always nice to have another hoosier on the forum.

Interesting readings you are pursuing.
Is there something in particular that leads you to use the word "worship" when referencing Krishna?

Glad to see you as well.

I wasn't using the word "worship" when referenceing Krishna, but when referencing Swami Prabhupada's teachings, which I don't identify with.

Nichole · 10-24-2009, 08:52 PM

John,
Here is a thread that lists and discusses just a few of the many Yoga sutra translations out there. You can check them out by using Google Books and decide which books to get after you are familiar with them.

I admire your dedication in finding the teachers and books that speaks to you and will contribute to your studies. There is little benefit in wasting time, just keep looking until something is sparked for you and then dig deeply there.

I don't connect with Paramhansa Yogananda as a teacher or to his lineage so much, but I do with Iyengar and Jois. You may connect with the sutra authors that I recommend, but you may not too. No worries, there are recommendations in the thread by others too.

Regarding the purest translations, here another thread briefly discussing this.

Take care,
Nichole

Alix · 10-24-2009, 08:59 PM

Welcome John! Hope you find much to inspire you here.

Ido · 10-25-2009, 03:11 AM

Welcome, Inspiration is everywhere

iyengar yoga · 12-18-2009, 12:09 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum. glad to see you here.

10-23-2009, 11:03 PM	#2
Nichole sahásra Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boulder, CO, USA Posts: 1,582	Welcome to the forum, John. Thank you for the introduction. It is good to meet you! You haven't mentioned which books you are reading, but if I may, I would recommend the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to you. The second chapter, or pada, is especially wonderful to read as a practice of svadyaya (self study). You can find recommendations for different sutra translations and commentaries here on the forum. There are also sutra discussion threads that Lavina has begun that you can participate in if you'd like. Wishing you all the best, Nichole __________________ Nichole Nurenberg-Miller Structural & Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Certified Yoga Therapist • RYT500 www.fivekoshayoga.com

10-24-2009, 12:58 AM	#3
Pandara Evolving Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 1,275	Hi John, A warm welcome to our community, I am sure you will find here many wonderful responses and advice from various members. __________________ Blessings & Om's Pandara _____________________________________________ [URL]http://www.oneyogalife.wordpress.com[/URL] Live everyday as if it is a miracle - Einstein

10-24-2009, 11:10 AM	#4
Techne saptashata Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 784	Hi, John! I'm so happy you found us. __________________ Maranatha

10-24-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
InnerAthlete Mostly Good Egg Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,128	Hello and welcome John , I did my graduate work in Bloomington. Always nice to have another hoosier on the forum. Interesting readings you are pursuing. Is there something in particular that leads you to use the word "worship" when referencing Krishna? __________________ Gordon Kaplan Certified Purna Yoga Teacher (CPYT) Yoga Alliance RYT-500 International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) M.S. Kinesiology, Indiana University http://www.teamyoga.com http://www.yogamojodojo.com http://www.innerathlete.net/forum

10-24-2009, 08:52 PM	#8
Nichole sahásra Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boulder, CO, USA Posts: 1,582	John, Here is a thread that lists and discusses just a few of the many Yoga sutra translations out there. You can check them out by using Google Books and decide which books to get after you are familiar with them. I admire your dedication in finding the teachers and books that speaks to you and will contribute to your studies. There is little benefit in wasting time, just keep looking until something is sparked for you and then dig deeply there. I don't connect with Paramhansa Yogananda as a teacher or to his lineage so much, but I do with Iyengar and Jois. You may connect with the sutra authors that I recommend, but you may not too. No worries, there are recommendations in the thread by others too. Regarding the purest translations, here another thread briefly discussing this. Take care, Nichole __________________ Nichole Nurenberg-Miller Structural & Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Certified Yoga Therapist • RYT500 www.fivekoshayoga.com

10-23-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
john104 vimshatí Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 22	Hi, my name is John. I'm 19, and I live in Indiana, US. I can't wait to hear and learn truths from everyone.i've known about Yoga (not just Asana) for a few years now, but about a month ago I started reading more books and talking to more people, and now I know that this is the right path for me. Right now I'm trying to establish a sadhana, I'm looking for a teacher as well. Glad to be here -John

10-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#9
Alix Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 732	Welcome John! Hope you find much to inspire you here. __________________ You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. Robin Williams

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Ido návan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 9	Welcome, Inspiration is everywhere

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iyengar yoga vimshatí Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 26	Hi and welcome to the forum. glad to see you here.