Dan Alder & Sreekanth Raghunath: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Translation

Dive into this powerful episode of Dreaming The New Dream with hosts Julia Chai and Jeffrey Shaw, featuring Dan Alder and Sreekanth Raghunath – passionate translators bringing Patanjali's ancient Yoga Sutras to modern seekers.Dan (Queensland-based yoga teacher specializing in meditation, body, and breath) and Sreekanth (India-raised Sanskrit scholar with deep roots in traditional philosophy) share their labor of love: a fresh, literal translation series ("Patanjali's Yoga Sūtras for the New Millennium" – Book 2 launching around this time).Key insights include:Yoga as "cessation of mind fluctuations" for freedom from suffering-causing thoughts and perceptionsThe eight limbs: Yamas/niyamas (ethics), asana (posture), pranayama (breath), pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana/dhyana (concentration/meditation), samadhi (enlightenment)Practice + non-attachment to still the mind; dropping ego for unity and peaceOral traditions, vibrational energy in Sanskrit, and parallels to quantum consciousnessApplying sutras daily: Managing ego, reducing separation, and self-discoveryEssential for yoga practitioners, meditators, philosophy students, and anyone seeking practical ancient wisdom for inner freedom and mindfulness.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Dan Alder and Sreekanth Raghunath05:00 - Guests' Backgrounds: Dan's Yoga Journey & Sreekanth's Sanskrit Roots15:00 - Why Translate the Yoga Sutras Anew25:00 - Core Definition: Cessation of Mind Fluctuations35:00 - The Eight Limbs Explained (Yamas to Samadhi)45:00 - Practice, Non-Attachment & Ego Dissolution55:00 - Pratyahara, Meditation Challenges & Unity Experience1:05:00 - Sanskrit Oral Tradition, Quantum Links & Daily Application1:15:00 - Book Series, Retreats & Closing Wisdom Watch or listen to new episodes live every week: YouTube | Facebook | X | Alexa (“Play Radio FM88 Australia”)Support the Show: Donate at https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/Support the station: https://radiofm88.com.auHosted by: Jeffrey Shaw (jeffreyshaw.com.au) & Julia Chai (mindsease.com.au)#DanAlder #SreekanthRaghunath #YogaSutras #Patanjali #Meditation #EightLimbsOfYoga #Mindfulness #NonAttachment #SanskritTranslation #SpiritualFreedom #YogaPhilosophy #Consciousness #RadioFM88Australia #DreamingTheNewDream #JeffreyShaw #JuliaChai