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Among the most important and influential works in the history of yoga is the"
Long description
One of yoga's most important and influential works," The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali forms a keystone of Indian philosophical and religious thought. This translation by a Harvard professor ranks among the most acclaimed interpretations of Patanjali's work. The eight-step path to Raja Yoga consists of restraint, observances, posture, breath control, sublimation, attention, concentration, and meditation. This volume contains complete sutras, along with a commentary by Veda-Vyasa and explanations by Vachaspati-Mira, plus background information provided by the translator's introduction and appendixes. Unabridged republication of the classic 1927 edition.