An Immersion Into The Depths of The Vibhuti Pada
The Scripture Which Guides Development of The Deepest Powers of Your Mind
Semester 1: September 8, 2022 - December 8, 2022
Semester 2: January 14, 2023 - April 20, 2023
Announcing The First Semester Of
An Immersion Into The Depths of The Vibhuti Pada
Semester 1: September 8, 2022 - December 8, 2022
Semester 2: January 14, 2023 - April 20, 2023
" If exploring the rarest abilities of yogic & intuitive attainment sounds interesting, then this year’s curriculum is for you.
I’ve never before offered a course which dives into all 56 sutras of the sage Patanjali’s 3rd book:
The Vibhuti Pada
The Psychology of Psychic Abilities Attained Through Stillness
Have you heard the stories of the enlightened sages in the himalayas? The monk who feels no pain or hunger. The swami who transverses the meditative depths so far that they discover how to enter the minds of others.
What is the one common thing these exalted souls possess?
It’s an attained esoteric knowledge infused with the divine. A hidden map they’ve all journeyed on. Their seemingly impossible achievements were all discovered within the realm which The Vibhuti Pada explores.
The Prajna Aloka
Sanskrit: 'The Realm Of Divine Wisdom'
You cannot access this realm without mastering the inner limbs of Patanjali’s 8-Fold Path.
Antara Anga Sadhana
The 6th, 7th, and 8th dimensions of practice
These ‘limbs’ on the path to human wholeness represent:
The Trinity of Samyama
The Door to Meditative Deepening
Dharana
Concentration
Dhyana
Meditation
Samadhi
Absorption
Your body and senses develop in an extraordinary way when we work with meditation in the way Patanjali’s Vibhuti Pada describes.
Book 3 paints a vivid picture of the development and expansion of the human mind and consciousness when taken to its greatest heights.
The Psychic Powers these yogic masters possess are not the goal, however they develop inevitably as you rebalance your Samskaras
You heighten certain positive samskaras and attenuate others less helpful on your journey.
This is how you develop yourself beyond just the mind. You work on the deepest energies of your soul, you guide your human development at the deepest layers of your spirit.
“When Sri Krishan Mantriji first taught me the Vibhuti Pada I thought, ‘whats the point? Learning about some yogi who could read minds or predict the future isn’t really relevant to my life.’ He told me the powers weren’t why we opened up the consciousness this deeply. It was just a necessary part of the journey to work on our deepest patterns of karma. The ultimate efficient solution to mold the samskaras and kleshas.”
- Gitte Bechsgaard, Ph.D.
The abilities attained through the Vibhuti pada are a greatly honored badge of one's extreme progress in meditative deepening. But do not mistake this rare esoteric knowledge - these gifts - as the end goal of yoga.
The point of power is where the greatest wall to enlightenment lies. It's not hard to get attached to that which is otherworldly, not realizing or caring that it is, in fact, just an incidental point on your journey to a much more worthwhile attainment.
Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just reading these ancient texts. There’s a Sanskrit term for a ‘spiritual encryption’ called Guhyam (meaning hidden and esoteric), which obscures the true meaning of many passages.
To uncover the hidden simplicity of these often confusing sutras, qualified guidance is required. These texts were originally to be primarily studied under the individual guidance of initiated mentors. Only within the matrix of that relationship can you gain clarity on the opaque texts.
This is why we will explore these scriptures through the teachings of Sri Krishan Mantriji and BKS Iyengar. In accordance with Vysasa’s Bhasyam, this will help us to decipher the intentionally camouflaged teachings of the Vibhuti Pada, and make them relevant to your modern life.
During Our Regular Sessions Together You Will:
- Learn The Fundamentals of Samskara Theory: The Soul Psychology of The Human Spirit
- Explore The Vibhuti Pada's Integral Link To Pranayama: The Secret Stillness Of The Sages
- Take Practical Steps To Develop A Clear Intuition Through Your Daily Sadhana
- Understand The Many Meditative Focus-Points & Esoteric Accomplishments if The Vibhuti Pada
- How To Uncover True Stillness In Asana: The Yogic Path To Radical Transformation
- An Advanced Exploration Of Kumbhaka Retention: Unlock Your Inner Door To The Spiritual Realm
- Examining The Exalted Masters: Understanding How & Why These Practices Work
- Understanding BKS Iyengar's Method Of Integration: Find Unity Between The Vibhuti Pada And Your Iyengar Yoga Sadhana
- Vysasa's Bhasyam: The Most Ancient Key To Open The Doors To Esoteric Comprehension
- An Introduction To The Extraordinary Attainments Of The Great Yogic Masters
- Scripture Through The Lens Of Mantriji's Teachings: Making The Vibhuti Pada Relevant To Your Dharma
- How To Work With Contradictory Samskaras: Find Your Direction In The Paradoxical Chaos
- Discover How You Apply The Vibhuti Pada's Map Of Meditation To Your Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, & Meditation Sadhana
· Learn The Fundamentals of Samskara Theory
The Soul Psychology of The Human Spirit
· Explore The Vibhuti Pada's Integral Link To Pranayama
The Secret Stillness Of The Sages
· Take Practical Steps To Develop A Clear Intuition Through Your Daily Sadhana
· Understand The Many Meditative Focus-Points & Esoteric Accomplishments of The Vibhuti Pada
· Uncover True Stillness In Asana
The Yogic Path To Radical Transformation
· An Advanced Exploration Of Kumbhaka Retention
Unlock Your Inner Door To The Spiritual Realm
· Examine The Exalted Masters
An Exploration of How & Why These Practices Work
· Understanding BKS Iyengar's Method Of Integration - Find Unity Between The Vibhuti Pada And Your Iyengar Yoga Sadhana
· Vysasa's Bhasyam: How This Ancient Key Opens The Doors To Esoteric Comprehension
· An Introduction To The Extraordinary Attainments Of The Great Yogic Masters
· Scripture Through The Lens Of Sri Krishan Mantriji's Teachings: Making The Vibhuti Pada Relevant To Your Dharma
· How To Work With Contradictory Samskaras: Find Your Direction In The Paradoxical Chaos
· Discover How You Apply The Vibhuti Pada's Map Of Meditation To Your Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, & Meditation Sadhana
· Discover How You Apply The Vibhuti Pada's Map Of Meditation To Your Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, & Meditation Sadhana
Weekend Intensives Hosted By Gitte Bechsgaard & Gloria Goldberg
Weekend workshops focus on your immersion into asana sadhana and Pranayama sadhana, utilizing wisdom gained in the prior weeks.
Workshop #1 - September 10-11, 2022
The Trinity of Samyama: The Door To Meditative Deepening
Workshop #2 - October 15-16, 2022
Exploring Prajna Aloka: The Realm Of Divine Wisdom
Workshop #3 - November 19-20, 2022
The Soul Psychology Of Samskaras & Samadhi Theory
Workshop #4 - December 3-4, 2022
The Parinama Process For Transformation of Psyche & Spirit
Workshop #5 - January 14-15, 2023
The Siddhis: Supernormal Abilities Born of Sacred Stillness
Workshop #6 - February 11-12, 2023
Awaken Your Chakra System: Foundational Lifeforce For The Siddhis
Workshop #7 - March 25-26, 2023
Paracittajnanam: Eternal Knowledge of The Minds of Others & Own
Workshop #8 - April 15-16, 2023
The 5 Approaches To Prana & Their Specific Journeys
Together, Gitte & Gloria will guide you on your path of integration linking the Vibhuti Pada with the prior scriptures of Patanjali’s books 1 and 2. Weekend sessions focus on an integration of the philosophical discoveries of the previous weeks with your personal practice and yoga sadhana as a whole.
Weekly Classes With Gitte Include
- Guided Sutra Recitation & Sanskrit Terminology
- Guided Mantra Sadhana
- Exploration Of Meditative Techniques
- Lecture & Study of BKS Iyengar’s Commentaries
- Lecture & Study of Vyasa’s Byasham
During your weekly Thursday classes, Gitte will deeply explore the individual sutras of book 3, particularly Vysasa's basham, the single most ancient commentary of Patanjali's yoga sutras. She will take an in depth approach in the deciphering of these scriptures, in accordance with Mantriji’s teachings and BKS Iyengar's commentary.