Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali New edition

BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the "bible" of yoga. This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga.

BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the "bible" of yoga. This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga. Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference. The Sutras are short and to the point - each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers. The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved. The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise. The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga.

"Patanjali's Yoga Sutras is the bible of yoga!" Godfrey Devereux "BKS Iyengar is renowned throughout the world! his inspired commentary on the ageless treatise by the ancient sage speaks to the soul of every dedicated yogi." Phil Catalfo, Yoga Journal

A note from Sir Yehudi Menuhin		vii
Foreword		viii
Godfrey Devereux
Hints on Transliteration and Pronunciation		ix
List of important terms in the text		xi
Introduction to the New Edition		xiii
B.K.S. Iyengar
On Yoga		xvii
Acknowledgements		xix
Patanjali		1	(2)
The Yoga Sutras		3	(8)
Themes in the Four Padas		11	(278)
Samadhi Pada		11	(11)
Sadhana Pada		22	(12)
Vibhuti Pada		34	(5)
Kaivalya Pada		39	(250)
Yoga Sutras
Text, translation and commentary
Samadhi Pada		45	(60)
Sadhana Pada		105	(68)
Vibhuti Pada		173	(66)
Kaivalya Pada		239	(50)
Epilogue		289	(29)
Appendices
Appendix I A thematic Key to the Yoga Sutras		293	(5)
Appendix II Interconnection of Sutras		298	(4)
Appendix III Alphabetical Index of Sutras		302	(7)
Appendix IV Yoga in a Nutshell		309	(9)
List of Tables and Diagrams		318	(1)
Glossary		319	(32)
Index		351

B.K.S. Iyengar is the world's most revered living teacher of Yoga. He was the first person to bring Yoga to the West and his teaching has been hugely influential over the past three decades. He now lives and teaches in Pune, India.