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May 15, 2013
A Weekend of Sanskrit and Sound
A students experience of Nicolai’s teaching
Article in Yoga Chicago May/June 2013 by Jaclyn Bauer
Jaclyn Bauer took a weekend workshop with Nicolai in Chicago at Moksha Yoga in February 2013. She describes her experience and Nicolai’s approach to teaching Sanskrit and Mantra.
View ArticleNovember 12, 2012
Origin Magazine
Nicolai was quoted in the November 2012 issue of Origin Magazine. What makes you come alive most? Find out what he and other yogis had to say.
Chanting Chapter 1 of Yoga Sutras
On Sounds True website
Here is a link to hear Nicolai chanting chapter 1 of the Yoga Sutras, taken from a track on CD#7 from the Yoga Sutras home study course.
View ArticleThursday, April 5, 2012
Interview on The Yoga Hour on Unity FM Radio
Important Concepts from the Yoga Sutras
Interviewed by Ellen Grace O’Brian
The Core of Yoga: Essential Ideas for Spiritually Conscious Living from the Yoga Sutra
Nicolai Bachman on the Yoga Hour Online Broadcast, Thursdays, April 5 & 12 at 8 am PT.
In part one, Sanskrit teacher Nicolai Bachman, author of the new guide to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, “The Path of the Yoga Sutras; A Practical Guide to the Core of Yoga” joins Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian from the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment on The Yoga Hour online broadcast for this exploration of several key concepts of Yoga Philosophy and Practice that bring yoga’s deepest wisdom into our everyday lives. This conversation will illumine the Sanskrit terms for these essential ideas and yield a richer harvest of meaning than a simple English translation can provide.
On Thursday, April 12, Nicolai Bachman joins Rev. O’Brian for the second part of this conversation about the core concepts of yoga philosophy and practice, they take a look at the key elements that identify what produces suffering and how we can find freedom from it here and now.
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February 22, 2012
Nicolai Bachman Shares The Top 10 Most Mispronounced Sanskrit Words
Nicolai is sought out by Melissa Smith at the Texas Yoga Conference to be asked what the top 10 mispronounced words are in Sanskrit. You may be surprised! Article is posted on Elephant Journal.
View ArticleAugust 25, 2011
The Yoga Hour On Unity FM Radio Interview
Insights From the Yoga Sutra for Purifying the Heart-Mind
Interview by Rev Ellen Grace O’Brian
Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, CA interviews Nicolai about the Yoga Sutras.
Listen to PodcastScroll down to Program Archives, then within that scroll down to: You Can Change Your Life: Insights From the Yoga Sutra for Purifying the Heart-Mind
April 14, 2011
The Yoga Hour On Unity FM Radio Interview
Gems of Wisdom: Yoga Sutras Part 1
Interview by Rev Ellen Grace O’Brian
Rev. Ellen Grace O’Brian of the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, CA interviews Nicolai about the Yoga Sutras.
Listen to PodcastScroll down to Program Archives, then within that scroll down to Gems of Wisdom: Yoga Sutras Part 1
June 3, 2010
Sounds True Podcast
The Essence of Yoga
Interview by Tami Simon
Tami Simon, founder and director of Sounds True, interviews Nicolai about the essence of yoga.
Listen to PodcastMay 26, 2010
Contact Talk Radio with Dr. Melissa West
The Yoga Sutras: An Essential Guide to the Heart of Yoga Philosophy
Interview by Dr. Melissa West
Dr. Melissa West, a holistic lifestyle coach and yoga/pilates instructor, interviews Nicolai in regards to his latest publication, The Yoga Sutras: An Essential Guide to the Heart of Yoga Philosophy.
Nicolai covers prominent Yoga Sutra topics such as the heart-mind, the inner light of awareness, and avidya. The get a feel for what the Yoga Sutras are, this interview is a great introduction.
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