Product Description Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a concise English rendering of the classical text on yoga and meditation. Patanjali is to Yoga what Buddha is to Buddhism. His sutras--defined literally as "the path to transcendence"--are a means to self-realization.
With over thirty years of spiritual yoga practice, Mukunda Stiles has written a translation and interpretation which is precise and insightful. He provides a clear understanding of Patanjali's works for students of yoga, Eastern philosophy, or psychology, who want to use the sutras for spiritual practice or further study. Also inlcuded is a complete Sanskrit/Englishe keyword section.
terrific book to find your inner yogiApril 20, 2008 This book was an assignment in my yoga teacher training at Prana Power Yoga studio. I'm so glad I read it because it'll be a book I'll bring with me to the grave. I love it!
Concise and readableOctober 14, 2007 This is a concise reading of the yoga sutras that offers practitioners of all levels information, insight, and inspiration. Many thanks to Mukunda for his efforts.
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: With Great Respect and LoveJuly 16, 2007 Excellent interpretation of the sutras. It is a welcome addition to any yoga student's library.
InspirationalDecember 27, 2006 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The author gives us Patanjali's sutras with very little exposition allowing the reader the chance to consider them without clouding them with his personal interpretation. The book also has a word for word translation from Sanskrit to English. I feel that my study of the sutras is a personal journey, and I am very happy that Mukunda Stiles has offered me a clear path between myself and Patanjali's words. If there were to be any improvement in this book, I would like to have seen a pronunciation guide along with the word for word translation. There are many letters in the Sanskrit alphabet which do not translate easily into English.
great bookSeptember 20, 2005 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very well written. Easy to understand. Gives english translation and sanskrit for all the sutras.
