The Essential Yoga Sutra: Ancient Wisdom for Your Yoga Paperback – December 27, 2005

This is one of the best books I have ever read! Eye opening!

Good as expected

I read this version of the yoga sutra as part of my teacher training course in 2011.The book is laid out nicely with a simple introduction and a page dedicated to each verse of the sutra. Each page has a translation of the Sanskrit, the original Sanskrit in roman letters, and a brief discussion/explanation of the verse. The information on the pages is easily accessible to the reader. For the most part, I enjoyed reading this presentation of the yoga sutra.Personally, I am dissatisfied with many of the explanations of the sutra. The author(s) sometimes provide obscure, far-out examples that are unrealistic and hard to relate to. For example, they speak a lot about the creation and perpetration of karmic seeds, however the reflections on how these seeds relate to our lives barely scratch the surface.Overall this book is a nicely presented compilation of the yoga sutra. The presentation and explanation seem friendly to someone who is just getting into the Indian spiritual classics. However, if you are looking for an in-depth critical analysis of the sutra, with applicable, real world examples, then you may want to consider another book.

I’m in a Yoga Teacher Training and a lot is self-study. To gain better knowledge, I decided to read this book on my own and I’m so glad I did! The text is so simple to comprehend and really is a great addition to training or learning about the Sutras of Patanjali.

Very inspiring teaches you to see the world and people around you differently I Could read over and over again

This book is difficult to read and understand even though it was written by two English speaking experts.I think that one has to have a pretty good understanding of the history and philosophy of yoga.It is on my list to return to as I gain more understanding of yogic philosophy.

Amazing book, full of terrific insights for not only a better life but for a REAL LIFE. Meaningful explanations about simple life facts. Truly recommend this guide for life.

The book is not too long or complicated to read. A good reference resource. I would recommend it to many of my friends that practice yoga.