The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Read this book! It has everything you need to know about yoga. Beautiful content and great explanations of the sutras by Sri Swami Sachitananda as well.

Lots of insight

Recently I have enrolled into a Yoga Teacher Training program throught Live, Love, Teach Yoga Alliance group. As a part of the teacher training, students are required to read Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. These are basically written codes of conducts that yoginis are supposed to live by. Just like Torah, Bible and Koran are important to Jewish, Christian and Muslim philosophy; yoga sutras of Patanjali are fundamentals of religious life of yogis. It is very helpful manual for anyone interested in yogi philosophy and religion. It helps reader better uinderstand self and learn how to avoid suffering in this world. I have purchased this book from Amazon marketplace. My only disappointment is with the seller. Book shipped quickly but is as not in "as new" condition. It had portions of the book with notations, underlingnings anf highlights. So if you are truly interested in yoga philosophy and wish to have this book handy for time to come, my recommendation would be to purchase new book directly from Amazon so it has no markings in it and that covers are crease free (unlike mine). I will use this book for stydying anyway and future reference, however, my intent is to have another "clean copy" on hand so most likely I will be buying another copy of this book soon.

Ancient wisdom, truly interesting book. The information, interpretation of sanskrit in English. Vast amounts of thoughts, beliefs, a different culture. The breath, control or ...managing the mind. You as the temple, the vessel to Express and experience life. Take your time to read and review this book. Each chapter very well organized.

So wise, and easy to read. If you really are into yoga like me, this is a must have.

It was written by one of the greatest yogis of all time - the Sage Patanjali. He compiled together various yoga and meditation practices into a manual that is easy to understand. In total, it comprises around 196 short "Threads" (Sutras) or verses or aphorisms. These were originally written in the language of the ancient yogis, Sanskrit. These verses are divided into four chapters named Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti, and Kaivalya. The author has diligently presented them in three ways. First is the verse in Sanskrit, written in ancient Indian characters. This is followed by the verse in English letters. This is followed by a word for word English translation. Lastly, the author elaborates on the verses. Following is a synopsis of each chapter. Samadhi. This refers to a state of pure bliss wherein one unites with the Supreme. Samadhi is the root to the Supreme. But the root to Samadhi is by quieting the mind. Hence, Patanjali begins with the definition of yoga: yogash-chitta-vrutti-nirodhaḥ which translates as "Yoga is the cessation of mental modifications." (Mental modifications refers to thoughts - explicit and subconscious.) Sadhana. This word means "practice" or "training." Patanjali describes Ashtanga Yoga which is a yoga practice and lifestyle that consists of eight facets or "limbs." He outlines the various procedures and requisites. Vibhuti. This word means "supernormal power" (or psi). Patanjali describes the extraordinary powers that arise through the disciplined practice of yoga and meditation. These powers include clairvoyance, telekinesis, and omniscience. He explains that they are not the real fruits of yoga, but only a byproduct. The real fruit is what follows. Kaivalya. Literally translated, it means "oneness", but it refers to spiritual liberation and blissful union with the Supreme. In short, here are the benefits of yoga and meditation: good health, supernormal powers, and blissful tranquility. Medical science has already proven the healthy rewards for one's mind and body. However, do supernormal powers really arise? Where is the evidence? The topic is not covered in this book. But new studies of several ancient yoga texts show that ancient yogis appeared to have extraordinary knowledge of our world. These findings comprise powerful evidence that the claims of Patanjali are not nonsense. Those who practice yoga and meditation certainly do achieve some powers of psi. Full disclosure: I'm a peer-reviewed researcher on connections between ancient yoga and modern scientific discoveries, as well as between ancient yoga and the Bible. ~ Sanjay C Patel, SanjayCPatel.com

This is the book I was required to buy for my yoga teacher training. The printing is clear, the shipping was fast, and the book arrived in perfect condition. Everything about it is great. Overall: Exactly what I needed for my training.

Great book to enhance your Mind and Body. I got interested in Meditation again after 15 years gap. I had a miraculous improvement in just 5 weeks where blood pressure and pulse rate all improved by 15 points. I have a marginal high blood pressure for few years. I am still taking medication. The blood pressure clock has been set back by 15 years in just 5 week. The best blood pressure reading I got today was in Cardiologist's office which was 100/70. Last time I saw that kind of blood pressure was 15 years ago. The acid test will be if I can have normal pressure in 6 months with out medication. My meditation / breathing exercises are based on knowledge gained from other sources. The breathing exercises are called Pranayama (Breathing) Exercises. One can find more about it from various sources. The true knowledge dates back to Patanjali - the original text dates back to approximately 2200 years ago. Interpretation of Patanjali Sutras has also been done by Harvard professor. His book contains 900 plus pages. This book should be read a few pages at a time and contemplate. There is high degree of correlation between mind, stress, body and its functions. It must start with your faith in a system like a mustered seed mentioned in Bible. If one wants to calm their mind - then it a step in the right direction. One need to understand attachment to things around us. Having all you can have may be OK - worrying about loosing them is a problem.

Das Studium des Yoga Sutra kann bisweilen recht anstrengend sein. Viele Interpretationen lassen einen echt ziemlich verwirrt zurück. Ich finde die Denkansätze in dieser Interpretation sehr hilfreich, um selbst in die Sutren tiefer eintauchen zu können. Der Aufbau des Buches ist einfach und schlüssig.

I have just started reading the book. Each sutra is full of wisdom and depth. I hope I learn a lot from this book and become a better person, better mind, and ultimately find myself.

This is the book needed for people who struggle, search, educate, take care of, themselves. Every essence is in it, so don’t worry about small things and go over the nature;)!!! Be the excellent actor and seer.

Les "aphorismes" ou Yoga Sutras de Patanjali ont fait l'objet de maintes traductions et de maints commentaires. La présentation très claire du texte original sanscrit, la traduction des aphorismes ainsi que des termes utilisés, et enfin leurs commentaires me paraissent tout à fait remarquables. L'auteur des traductions et des commentaires, Swami Satchidananda, était à ma connaissance un célèbre Yogi accompli qui maîtrisait aussi bien le Hatha-Yoga que le Raja-Yoga.