Patanjali Yoga

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are a collection of verses written over a thousand years ago, playing an integral part in the origins of yoga. These teachings provide a manual for the traditional yogic path toward enlightenment. Written by Patanjali, the sutras contain four chapters that establish a foundational understanding of yoga. 

Among the four chapters, the Yoga Sutras are made up of 196 verses that explore topics of suffering and self-realization, while overlapping deeper meanings pondered by philosophers and yogis for centuries. This ancient text provides the blueprint for the eightfold path—a process by which yogis can attain inner enlightenment. Here are a few other things you should know about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.