Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained)
What happens when ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment? 🤔One of my students recently asked how Sutra 1.15’s focus on non-attachment aligns with Somatic Yoga’s emphasis on pleasure and healing. This episode unpacks that question with heart, humor, and a whole lot of nuance.
We’ll explore:
🔹 Whether pleasure is a distraction—or a doorway to healing
🔹 What Patanjali really meant by non-attachment
🔹 How to reconcile classical teachings with modern self-care
If you’ve ever wondered whether embracing joy is spiritual enough, this one’s for you.
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📖 Different translations mentioned:
Edwin F Bryant: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Pata%C3%B1jali-Translation-Commentary/dp/0865477361
Sri Swami Satchidananda: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Swami-Satchidananda/dp/1938477073
Alan Finger: https://www.amazon.com/Tantra-Yoga-Sutras-Essential-Awareness/dp/1611806151
BKS Iyengar: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Iyengar/dp/1855382253
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