The Yoga Sutras are comprised of 196 sayings that speak to the nature of mind, lifestyle, values, use of the body, breath (prana, in Sanskrit) and our senses. Compiled by the sage Patangali in the second century BCE, the sutras are intended to bring about self-realization. Over the ages, there have been many outstanding translations. […]
Yoga Sutras
How We Steal From Ourselves
The Yoga Sutras of Patangali (circa 200 AD) are a rich resource for self-reflection. This year, because of their great value in supporting equanimity and balance in a world that feels increasingly chaotic, I’m returning to the wisdom of the Yamas: five observances for living an ethical life in society. Practicing the Yamas helps me […]
Keys for Keeping a Peaceful Mind in a Complicated World
Most people know yoga as a physical practice, but that’s only a tiny part of what it has to offer. More importantly, yoga offers us a way to cultivate a peaceful mind and to lessen the suffering that is part of human existence. The Yoga Sutras present a systematic process to work towards that noble […]