I found Swami Satchidananda’s version preciso be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that per verso good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text onesto help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published per 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 esatto be informative and somewhat blunt – and I mean that durante a good way. He uses a few modern examples throughout the text esatto help improve the reader’s understanding. This book was originally published mediante 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 verso key part of the spirituality of Yoga felt verso bit incomplete, or at the very least, confusing. His use of the word God puro symbolize said consciousness made it hard preciso distinguish between the Christian concept of God and the yogic concept of consciousness/God/Light . 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 sicuro 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 per be-all end-all translation (per niente book is), so I implore you puro read other Yoga Sutras commentaries as well. . more
After finally finishing it, I know I need puro go back esatto it and study the sutras with some intensity. There is much wisdom bestowed per 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 mediante asian philosophy. Although yoga is not defined by one religion, the influences of Hinduism a After finally finishing it, I know I need puro go back esatto 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 per 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 durante 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 onesto incorporate science. . more
Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher training weekend. Well worth the read sopra this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years spillo), and also some provocation – always good sicuro 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 puro do with b Praise be! Read on time for the upcoming teacher preparazione weekend. Well worth the read sopra this context, some excellent teachings here (from 2000+ years ago), 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 sopra Pikangikum one time, that I absolutely did not get, had onesto do with being con a 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 sicuro Pik. I suppose I can. Per good topic for discussion.
