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by David McGrath (Author)
Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One - Samādhi Pāda - Concentrated Absorption
Discover Yoga as a Practical Path for Everyday Life
This commentary on Book One of Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra-the Samādhi Pāda (Concentrated Absorption)-offers clear philosophical insight paired with practical exercises. Rooted in the classical Sāṃkhya framework, it illuminates yoga's core principles: discerning what is changing from what is constant, distinguishing the Seer (Puruṣa) from the seen (Prakṛti), and cultivating steadiness of awareness.
Learn How to:
- Apply Patañjali's teachings with clarity and understanding
- Calm and focus the mind whilst regulating rising thought-waves (vṛtti)
- Cultivate discernment, balance, and steady awareness in daily life
- Strengthen the intellect (buddhi) and reduce identification with transient phenomena
- Experience the gradual awakening of pure consciousness (Puruṣa) in a practical, lived way
Why This Commentary Stands Out
- Each sūtra is accompanied by reflective commentary and practical exercises
- Emphasises living yoga here and now, not chasing abstract or mystical ideals
- Respects the dualistic structure of Patañjali's system while acknowledging subtle non-dual insights
- Provides a modern perspective without compromising traditional fidelity
Whether you are new to yoga or deepening your practice, Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One - Samādhi Pāda - Concentrated Absorption guides you to live yoga as a path of self-awareness, mindfulness, and inner freedom. Learn to see, be, and live more clearly amidst the challenges and opportunities of everyday life.
