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Kleshas (Obstacles) Introduction — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce kleshas, the afflictions considered the root causes of human suffering.

Objective

Be familiar with kleshas, the subconscious afflictions that are considered the root causes of human suffering and obstacles to spiritual growth.

Description

Translate the word, “klesha.” Provide a more specific definition for avidya than “ignorance.” Define asmita, raga, dvesha and abhinivesha. Provide the “initial and pertinent question” that is answered by the philosophy of kleshas. Explain which of the kleshas are intellectual obstacles and which are emotional. Explain why the veils may thicken over innate wisdom.

Vocabulary

abhinivesha, asmita, avidya, dvesha, klesha, raga

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