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How to Know God: The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali

by Swami Prabhavananda, Christopher Isherwood, Patanjali

Published: 2007-12-12
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The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Through these ancient aphorisms you will learn how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2,000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they ...

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(The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Through these ancient aphorisms you will learn how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2,000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they have ever been. The 2008 edition has been reset and now has an extensive index for reference.

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Where do our sanskars come from, and how do we work through them?

What are the main obstacles to learning yoga and attaining samadhi?

How can Patanjali's yoga sutras apply to today's modern world? Do they?

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Recommended only for those serious about yoga.

by walkerfx (see profile) 04/13/09

This book is advanced and requires careful thought on each aphorism. If you are truly interested, I suggest taking your time with each section to reach the full depth. Journaling and discussing can be very helpful to reach deeper levels of insight.

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"Amazing Insights"by Steven W. (see profile) 04/13/09

This is perhaps the most profound book on yoga I have ever read. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are regarded as one of the most ancient and essential written works on yoga, and this particular... (read more)

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