The Essence of the Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Stras of Patajali present a brilliant system for the direct experience of freedom. When the study and practice of Yoga increase and identity with our thoughts begins to diminish, the assurance of our true, natural state awakens. The path of Yoga then becomes established as the principle that guides our actions and serves as the basis for the removal of doubt, the elimination of suffering, and the fulfillment of inner transformation.

The Essence of the Yoga Stras is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Patajali's aphorisms. Inside this book you'll find:

An introduction and overview of the Yoga Stras

A short introduction to the Sanskrit language including an alphabet chart and pronunciation guide

The Yoga Stras with devangar, Roman transliteration, word-by-word analysis, and translation

A translation of the complete commentary on the stras by Vysa

Chapter summaries, an appendix of the stras with devangar and transliteration for chanting, an alphabetical index of the stras, and a complete glossary