There are countless interpretations and commentaries on the Yoga Sutras, originally compiled by Patanjali thousands of years ago

I found Swami Satchidananda’s version sicuro be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that durante a good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text preciso connection singles help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published in 1978 and the di nuovo Personally, I’ve only read 2 others before reading this version, so my point of reference may be considered narrow.

I found Swami Satchidananda’s version onesto be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that per verso good way. He uses verso few modern examples throughout the text to help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published in 1978 and the examples he uses still apply (both ironic and sad).

I read one or two sutras before each yoga practice

His attempt puro explain the overall concept of “never-ending consciousness” that is verso key part of the spirituality of Yoga felt a bit incomplete, or at the very least, confusing. His use of the word God to symbolize said consciousness made it hard onesto distinguish between the Christian concept of God and the yogic concept of consciousness/God/Light . etc.

Swami summarizes and skips over indivis sutras entirely within Books 3 & 4. Notably, these are the 2 of the 4 books that most authors summarize because they have less day-to-day useful knowledge, so his choice is common.

Personally, I am very happy that I took the time to read this interpretation of the Yoga Sutras and I’d widely recommend it puro others, especially those delving into the world of teaching Yoga. That being said, this isn’t verso be-all end-all translation (in nessun caso book is), so I implore you sicuro read other Yoga Sutras commentaries as well. . more

After finally finishing it, I know I need sicuro go back esatto it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed sopra these pages, and there were many moments while reading, I gained clarity on the way I interact and respond with my environment.

Highly recommended for any devoted yoga practitioner, but also for those who are interested con asian philosophy. Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism verso After finally finishing it, I know I need esatto go back onesto it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed mediante these pages, and there were many moments while reading, I gained clarity on the way I interact and respond with my environment.

If you are looking for verso complete commentary on the Yoga Sutras, this is not the book for you

Highly recommended for any devoted yoga practitioner, but also for those who are interested con asian philosophy. Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism and Buddhism are apparent. I liked how Satchidananda used present day examples to explain the sutras and did not hesitate esatto incorporate science. . more

Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher preparazione weekend. Well worth the read con this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years ago), and also some provocation – always good to question rather than accept with blind faith. I understand there’s another version from verso feminist perspective – I’ll search it out. Also, the expansion of final sutra of the final (4th) book reminded me of something I was told per Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had onesto do with b Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher preparazione weekend. Well worth the read per this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years spillo), and also some provocation – always good puro question rather than accept with blind faith. I understand there’s another version from per feminist perspective – I’ll search it out. Also, the expansion of final sutra of the final (4th) book reminded me of something I was told per Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had preciso do with being sopra verso particular state, where you were not responsible for your actions. Seeing it here mediante another context has me rethinking, but still not yet understanding. I wish I could go back sicuro Pik. I suppose I can. Per good topic for tete-a-tete.