Yoga Sutras Series ~ Samadhi Pada: 1

Heather Namaste

Welcome back to the Heather Namaste Podcast my loves! In this episode, I am breaking down the first yoga sutra of the first book, Samadhi Pada given to us by Patanjali from his book, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

1:1 Atha Yoga Anushasanam. We will discuss the meaning of this sutra in-depth within this episode. Be prepared to take notes!

This first book, Samadhi Pada, is the portion on Contemplation. Samadhi Pada expresses the goal of concentration, as a means of achieving vairāgya (detachment) through abhyasa (practice). Patanjali explains that this is possible only with a balance between effort and letting go.

My favorite book on the Yoga Sutras is The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Satchidananda Saraswati

This book gives wonderful translations of the Yoga Sutras and detailed instructions on how to pronounce the words in Sanskrit. The classic Sutras (threads of thought), at least 4,000 years old, cover the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and physical postures, and provide directions for dealing with situations in daily life. This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration, and meditation.

Share this paramount episode with the yogi friends in your life to remind yourself of the true purpose of your practice, to understand your barriers to happiness, to connect with the lineage of yoga, to build a lifelong practice, & to begin to live your yoga off the mat!