The Yoga Sutras Desk Reference: A Comprehensive Guide to the Core Concepts of Yoga

In this comprehensive guide to yoga, author Nicolai Bachman brings together wisdom from dozens of yoga teachers and students who practice yoga as taught by the legendary master Patanjali. Bachman, a scholar of Sanskrit, translates and updates Patanjali's teachings for a contemporary audience and synthesizes the core principles of this approach to yoga, not only as a physical practice, but as a philosophical and spiritual one. Why do we react in particular ways at particular times? How can suffering catalyze growth? What are the meanings of concepts like nonviolence and truth? With a focus on 51 key concepts, Bachman introduces the reader to everything they need to know about yoga and the sutras, and offers advice for building a consistent practice.

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