
Patanjali Sutras for Beginners
The Sutras (guidelines or definitions) are gems that clarify not only what is yoga but also the path towards self-awareness, self-realization, self-lessness, growth, wellbeing and the ultimate peace within ourselves. Sage Patanjali succinctly outlines the art and science of traditional Yoga for Self-Realization. It provides a very disciplined outline to realize, examine, and transcend each of the subtle levels of false identity in the mind, until the true self becomes evident and provides the inner peace that one desires.
Following the Patanjali Sutras calls for several pre-requisites of both the teacher (guru) and the student (shishya). It is not without utmost dedication, regular practice, thorough study and understanding that one can embark on the journey of Patanjali Yoga-Shastra. The great sage has thought of several aspects of life before codifying these gems into lessons and gospels that have been guiding centuries of Yoga practitioners. I have tried to study these sutras along with memorizing as many as I can and keep learning and reading more and more about the original teachings of sage Patanjali. Although it is extremely difficult to get any kind of mastery (with all the distractions and life as we know it in the USA). It is quite justified that one that the thirst for learning and is making a sincere effort reaching out to the gurus, reading and gathering the gems as best as possible.
While I am far from teaching these sutras to anyone, I do have the ability to guide and show the direction to whosoever wants to learn. I have collected a set of books on this topic, have gurus that we can reach out to and basic understanding of these sutras. The book below is my favorite as it takes a simple approach to directly explaining the sutras without many qualms or commentary that is not related and is subjective.
Book a class today with me for either Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga practice for any level or connect with me one on one for a Chakra alignment session, we will be discussing The Patanjali Yoga Sutras in all my classes as it builds the foundation for a good yoga session. Afterall these gems are for us to understand and put in practice. It has the potential to enrich our lives together and provide us a guiding light that shines bright and consistent. योगानु
