Download or read book The Patanjali Yoga Sutras and Its Spiritual Practice written by Tony Nguyen and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When people see the word yoga, many think only of poses, meditations, and chants. They do not understand the philosophical set of beliefs on which it is based. In The Patanjali Sutra and Its Spiritual Practice, author Tony Nguyen broadens the understanding to create a more complete experience. Nguyen focuses on the philosophy of Maharishi Patanjali, the great expounder of the authoritative classical yoga school of thought, or darsana, of Hinduism and the author of the Yoga Sutras. Nguyen also responds to the relationship between theory and practice in the classical yoga system. The Patanjali Sutra and Its Spiritual Practicediscusses: the basic philosophical view of Patanjalis Yoga Sutras, focusing on explanation and interpretation of the relationship between purusa and prakrti; the samkhya and yoga systems, which are related to Patanjalis yoga doctrines and the similarities and differences between them; and spiritual practice. Nguyen offers a host of information to help practitioners enhance their spiritual journey through yoga.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali The Book of the Spiritual Man written by Patañjali and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the English version of this book was published more than a century ago (1912), it is, in fact, one of the oldest books in history, as it presents the truths that have been a part of the seminal oral book of Indian practical philosophy, which was practices about two thousand years ago. Despite its old age, the book expresses universal truth and is still topical today.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an explanation of the practical and philosophical foundations of Raja Yoga, The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is arguably the most important text on Yogic philosophy. The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative text on yoga. It comprises a collection of 196 Indian sutras (“threads” – as sutra translates from Sanskrit) written 1,700 years ago. These threads or aphorisms were compiled by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life. The book is organized into four parts and provides descriptions of the eight limbs of yoga, such as pranayama and asana. The translated text is presented alongside a clear and insightful commentary by Swami Vivekananda, which makes them more accessible to the modern reader and yoga practitioner. His message of universal brotherhood and self-awakening remains relevant today, especially in the current backdrop of widespread political turmoil around the world.
Download or read book Patanjali S Yoga Sutras written by Swami Vivekananda and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘YOGA SUTRA’ has its roots in the depth of spirituality, It is an ancient form of living and one cannot deny its relevance and significance in today’s world, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, translated from Sanskrit to English by Swami Vivekananda is a guide to anyone who is interested in walking down the spiritual path. The Sutras discussed in the book are almost 4,000 years old and Swamiji has tried its best to present them in his native form. There are four main chapters in the book: Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya Pada. These Padas take us through yogic teachings, some of which include the importance of meditation, ethics, physical postures, ways to increase concentration, attaining liberation of both mind and body through yoga and ultimately it takes us to the path of self-realization. The book does not only theorize spirituality and yoga, but also reinstates its practice in our daily life, because philosophy and spirituality are void without practice. There is an in-depth and insightful commentary on each of the chapters. The book defines the original philosophic and historic perspective on Yoga and does not limit itself to the physical practice of yoga, but goes beyond it, The book elevates our day-to-day life in a kind a fulfilling manner. In today's world the significance of this book is highly contextual and can change an individual's perspective towards life.
Download or read book Your Quest for a Spiritual Life written by Michelle Corrigan and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-28 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Quest for a Spiritual Life is an easy to read version of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It is aimed at those on their spiritual journeys who are seeking, and need guidance. These words have been channelled from Masters in Spirit and will inspire you to have the discipline needed to keep walking your spiritual path. Many questions will be answered and help is given to keep you focused. You will see how far you have come on your path and which direction you are going, and what to do when you get there! The book explains how important it is to do energy work, some form of physical movement, breathing techniques, to shift energy, and meditation, to calm the mind.
Download or read book Yoga Discipline of Freedom written by Barbara Stoler Miller and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1998-03-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dating from about the third century A.D., the Yoga Sutra distills the essence of the physical and spiritual discipline of yoga into fewer than two hundred brief aphorisms. It is the core text for any study of meditative practice, revered for centuries for its brilliant analysis of mental states and of the process by which inner liberation is achieved. Yet its difficulties are legendary, and until now, no translation has made it fully accessible. This new translation, hailed by Yoga Journal for its "unsurpassed readability," is by one of the leading Sanskrit scholars of our time, whose Bhagavad Gita has become a recognized classic. It includes an introduction to the philosophy and psychology underlying the Yoga Sutra, the full text with explanatory commentary, and a glossary of key terms in Sanskrit and English.
Download or read book Integral Yoga The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Pocket Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket edition offers a convenient format for this ageless guide and companion to the student on the Yogic path. Includes the full text of this classic Yoga work, along with brief commentary from a revered master of Raja Yoga.
Download or read book The Secret Power of Yoga Revised Edition written by Nischala Joy Devi and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive feminine interpretation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, now expanded to include all four padas Yoga is best known for its power to create a healthy body, but the emotional and spiritual benefits of the practice are even greater. In The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala Joy Devi offers a simple, elegant, and deeply personal interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras—the principles at the basis of Yoga practice. Hers is a heart-centered, intuitive, feminine perspective, and the first translation intended for women. Her interpretation beautifully captures the spirit of each sutra, and her suggested practices offer numerous ways to embrace the spirituality of Yoga throughout your day. The original edition summarized the final two padas with the intention of encouraging curiosity about further practice without overwhelming the reader. But today, there is more focus on the importance of understanding the foundation of yoga than ever. With so many making a commitment to the practice of Yoga to further their own spiritual growth and development, Devi believes now is the time to give more, and has provided additional commentary and practices, making The Secret Power of Yoga a complete scripture.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by By Patanjali and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali are Indian sūtras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of yoga. In medieval times, yoga was cast as one of the six orthodox āstika schools of Hindu philosophy. The Yoga Sutras form the theoretical and philosophical basis of Rāja Yoga, and are considered to be the most organized and complete definition of that discipline. The Sutras not only provide yoga with a thorough and consistent philosophical basis, they also clarify many important esoteric concepts which are common to all traditions of Indian thought, such as karma.
Download or read book Yoga Power and Spirit written by Alberto Villoldo and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali is the classic text on the spiritual practice of yoga. Written more than 2,000 years ago, this work is a map to the fast track to enlightenment. They derive from an ancient oral tradition, when Devi, the Divine feminine, was worshiped. Yet, today, the Yoga Sutra is taught by priests and scholars from a masculine Hindu...
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by Patanjali i and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are an essential work of all Yoga practice. Patanjali clarifies that spirituality is an exact science and teaches that enlightenment is attainable. Charles Johnston's translation of the Yoga Sutras underwent three stages of evolution, and this current version is a reproduction of the second revised edition with additional revision undertaken in 2022. Johnston's in-depth understanding of the Vedanta reveals the core meaning of Patanjali's sutras: the birth of the Spiritual Man.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by Patanjali and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali discuss the philosophy on which yogic practice is based. It is an ancient and enormously influential piece of work, still relevant today. The Sanskrit word "yoga" describes the suspension of thoughts and feelings experienced during practice, and "sutra" is a thread on which beads - or in this case aphorisms - are strung. The work is sometimes referred to in English as The Yoga Aphorisms.
Download or read book Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by Patañjali and published by Jain Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sutras of Patanjali are presented in clear, simple language, with a succinct comment on each. The author shows that the beauty and psychological insight of Yogic thought is available to everyone. This book will interest the newcomer to Yoga as well as those who are already students of the philosophy.
Download or read book PATANJALI S YOGA SUTRA written by Shyam Ranganathan and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-05-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary interpretation of the foundational text for the practice of yoga. Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra (second century CE) is the basic text of one of the nine canonical schools of Indian philosophy. In it the legendary author lays down the blueprint for success in yoga; now practised the world over. Patañjali draws upon many ideas of his time; and the result is a unique work of Indian moral philosophy that has been the foundational text for the practice of yoga since. The Yoga Sutra sets out a sophisticated theory of moral psychology and perhaps the oldest theory of psychoanalysis. For Patañjali; present mental maladies are a function of subconscious tendencies formed in reaction to past experiences. He argues that people are not powerless against such forces and that they can radically alter their lives through yoga—a process of moral transformation and perfection; which brings the body and mind of a person in line with their true nature. Accompanying this illuminating translation is an extended introduction that explains the challenges of accurately translating Indian philosophical texts; locates the historical antecedents of Patañjali’s text and situates Patanjali’s philosophy within the history of scholastic Indian philosophy.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras written by Nicholas Sutton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and significance of the millennia-old yoga system defined in the Yogasutras. The popular practice of yoga finds its origin in one of the most venerated wisdom books of India: the Yogasutras. Comprised of 196 short statements on the essential teachings of yoga, Patanjali’s Yogasutras holds the position of being the seminal work that defines the yoga system. Over the centuries many important commentaries have been written that seek to explain and extrapolate the full meaning of the sutras, and to this day, the text continues to be appreciated for the profound wisdom contained within it. While the Yogasutras were originally written in Sanskrit, this short course offers an accessible translation and commentary without sacrificing any of its profound wisdom. This edition will allow the reader to study and dive into the meaning and philosophy of this ancient text with its significant contemporary relevance. Yoga students, practitioners, and scholars alike will appreciate the way in which this short course guides the reader through the text.
Download or read book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali written by Alistair Shearer and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010-03-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A wonderful translation, full of contemporary insight yet luminous with eternal truth.”—Jacob Needleman The Yoga Sutras were cast in their present form in India around the third century b.c. Yoga is from the Sanskrit root meaning “union,” and a sutra is a thread or aphoristic verse. The basic questions “Who am I?” “Where am I going?” “What is the purpose of life?” are asked by each new generation, and Patanjali’s answers form one of the oldest and most vibrant spiritual texts in the world. He explains what yoga is, how it works, and exactly how to purify the mind and let it settle into absolute stillness. This stillness is our own Self. It is the indispensable ground for Enlightenment, which is the ultimate goal of all our aspirations. Alistair Shearer’s lucid introduction and superb translation, fully preserving Patanjali’s jewel-like style, bring these ancient but vital teachings to those who seek the path of self-knowledge today. Bell Tower’s series, Sacred Teachings, offers essential spiritual classics from all traditions. May each book become a trusted companion on the way of truth, encouraging readers to study the wisdom of the ages and put it into practice each day.
Download or read book Yoga Power Spirit written by Alberto Villoldo and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the classic Hindu text on the spiritual practice of yoga. Written more than 2,000 years ago, these teachings provide a rich, contemplative understanding of yoga and philosophy. Derived from an ancient oral tradition, when the Divine feminine was worshiped, the Yoga Sutras were later taught by priests and scholars from a masculine tradition that obscured their deep wisdom. While there are many scholarly translations of the Yoga Sutras, in this book, best-selling author and shaman Alberto Villoldo reveals how these teachings are available to us at all times—without gurus, temples, or decades of study. Villoldo’s own fieldwork with the high shamans of the Americas has shown that the goals of shamanism and yoga are identical, and he demonstrates the parallels in their practices. In a series of short, inspirational passages from the Sutras, the reader is led toward self-realization and enlightenment in its simplest form. In this treasured book, Villoldo brings to life the spiritual teachings of yoga in a pure and practical way—stripped of dogma and brimming with poetry and spirit.
