Jul 18, 2019
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is considered standard reading in yoga teacher trainings all over the world and many scholars spend a lifetime studying the history and meaning behind this enigmatic text. This week’s episode is an exploration of why, as modern day teachers of primarily yoga posture practice, we study this ancient yogic text.
Insights from this episode include:
Links and Resources
Register for Teaching the Yoga Sutras Weekend with Mado September 7th & 8th (Early bird discount ends August 7th)
The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography by David Gordon White
Recommended translations:
Edwin Bryant (most comprehensive - current gold standard translation, but overwhelmingly long at 672 pages)
Chip Hartranft (less comprehensive, but a bit more accessible)