Can the Sutras Make Space for Pleasure? (Sutra 1.15 Explained)

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What happens when ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment? πŸ€”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:

πŸ”Ή Whether pleasure is a distractionβ€”or a doorway to healing

πŸ”Ή What Patanjali really meant by non-attachment

πŸ”Ή 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.

🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy

πŸ“– 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

FREE Practice: Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY

Relevant Blog: Understanding Divine Feminine Energy In Your Life

Relevant to Today's Episode:

🐍 History of Yoga

πŸ“– Yoga Life Book

βœ… 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

πŸŒ€ Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

πŸ’« Somatic Certification

🎧 Also Listen to:

#271 – What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?

#297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?

#352 – Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox

Β© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

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What happens when ancient yogic wisdom meets modern embodiment? πŸ€”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:

πŸ”Ή Whether pleasure is a distractionβ€”or a doorway to healing

πŸ”Ή What Patanjali really meant by non-attachment

πŸ”Ή 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.

🎁 Get my FREE $67 Somatic Self Healing Workshop => https://www.brettlarkin.com/ffy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=ffy

πŸ“– 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

FREE Practice: Divine Feminine Yoga for Beginners | TANTRA AND SACRED SEXUALITY

Relevant Blog: Understanding Divine Feminine Energy In Your Life

Relevant to Today's Episode:

🐍 History of Yoga

πŸ“– Yoga Life Book

βœ… 200-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

πŸŒ€ Somatic Yoga Life Coaching

πŸ’« Somatic Certification

🎧 Also Listen to:

#271 – What is Kriya Yoga? How Does it Work?

#297 – What is Samkhya Philosophy and How is it Different from Yoga?

#352 – Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox

Β© 2025 Uplifted Yoga | BrettLarkin.com

2025-06-25 40 min
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