The Yoga Sutras explain the basic teachings of yoga in short verses called sutras.  Some call it the Bible of Yoga.

The Yoga Sutras teach that if we choose certain behavior, we get certain results.

The Yoga Sutras outline Self-Realization.  It is a process of awareness, then acceptance and finally the action of letting go of all levels of false identity in the mind, until the true Self comes shining through.

When Patanjali compiled the Yoga Sutras, nothing new was created, but rather, the ancient practices were summarized in an extremely organized and concise way.

Thought to be as old as 400 BC, evidence has shown that these methods were being practiced as early as 3000BC.

By focusing and refining the mind through yoga, you gain clearer perception and learn to distinguish the mind, body and emotions from your true Self.  You come to know that Self, thus reducing your experience of suffering.  This is what the Yoga Sutras teaches us!

The easiest way to learn about the Yoga Sutras, is to focus on Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga.  It helps to break down the essential parts of yoga philosophy.