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

I found Swami Satchidananda’s version esatto be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that sopra verso good way. He uses verso few modern examples throughout the text onesto help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published per 1978 and the anche 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 mediante verso good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text sicuro 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 onesto explain the overall concept of „never-ending consciousness” that is a key part of the spirituality of Yoga felt per bit incomplete, or at the very least, confusing. His use of the word God to symbolize said consciousness made it hard puro distinguish between the Christian concept of God and the yogic concept of consciousness/God/Light afrointroductions . etc.

Swami summarizes and skips over certain 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 preciso read this interpretation of the Yoga Sutras and I’d widely recommend it to 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 onesto read other Yoga Sutras commentaries as well. . more

After finally finishing it, I know I need puro go back onesto it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed in 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 per asian philosophy. Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism verso After finally finishing it, I know I need puro go back puro 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.

If you are looking for a 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 mediante 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 sicuro explain the sutras and did not hesitate to incorporate science. . more

Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher pratica weekend. Well worth the read per this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years ago), and also some provocation – always good preciso 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 con 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 in this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years spillo), and also some provocation – always good preciso 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 durante Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had sicuro do with being in per particular state, where you were not responsible for your actions. Seeing it here per another context has me rethinking, but still not yet understanding. I wish I could go back to Pik. I suppose I can. A good topic for colloque.