Light On The Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali - English | by B. K. S. Iyengar/ Yoga Book

Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the Yoga Sutras, one of the most important texts in the tradition of yoga. Authored by the sage Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras present the principles and practices of yoga as a means of attaining spiritual liberation, mental clarity, and inner peace. This book illuminates the profound wisdom contained in the Sutras, making it accessible to modern readers.

The book offers a detailed commentary on each of the 195 aphorisms (sutras) of Patanjali, explaining their meanings, context, and relevance to contemporary practice. It emphasizes how the teachings of the Yoga Sutras go beyond physical postures and exercises, and how they provide a roadmap for cultivating self-awareness, discipline, and spiritual growth.

Key concepts such as yama (ethical guidelines), niyama (personal observances), asana (physical postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation), and samadhi (meditative absorption) are thoroughly explored in the context of Patanjali’s teachings. Through these, readers gain a deep understanding of how yoga is a holistic practice that integrates body, mind, and spirit.