This class covers the profound teaching of the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in a way that conveys to students their usefulness in practicing the ancient art of yoga today.  The Bhagavad Gita is considered a timeless piece of literature and Ravi beautifully illustrates the relevance of this epic tale in the modern world.  From the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Ravi will focus on the central theme of awakening or enlightenment and encourages students to bring questions about this important piece of Hindu philosophy.

About Ravi
Ravi Nathwani comes from many generations of spiritual seekers and teachers. His early life was steeped in Hindu philosophy and yoga and has led to his bringing these ancient ideas and practices to the academic world. He has been teaching classes on Yoga and Buddhism and Karma for the past 5 years and has been leading satsang, meditation groups and classes on the Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita since he arrived in San Francisco in 2004. His class illuminates the relevance and current applications of the teachings of both the Sutras and the classic epic tale of the Bhagavad Gita.