Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali | Community Health

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a collection of 195-196 Sanskrit sutras that provide a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga, drawing from Samkhya, Buddhism, and older Yoga traditions. Compiled by the sage Patanjali in the early centuries CE, these sutras have had a profound impact on the development of yoga and continue to influence modern yoga practices. As noted by [[bks-iyengar|BKS Iyengar]], a renowned yoga teacher, the Yoga Sutras are a foundational text for understanding the principles of yoga. The sutras are also closely related to the [[samkhya|Samkhya]] philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of the self and the universe.