The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali is a major work on the practice of yoga and meditation. Learn through these aphorism how to control your mind and achieve inner peace and freedom. Although these methods were taught over 2000 years ago, they are as alive and effective today as they have ever been. This translation draws on the inspired commentary from both Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood. New for 2008, our flagship title has been completely reset in more readable type, with a new index.

 Our most popular title, this book is widely used in yoga classes as an important introduction to Raja Yoga. Promoted by George Harrison and featured in his last album.

You can view a lecture by Swami Prabhavananda titled The Eight Limbs of Yoga that is based on this book, and is a good companion to understanding the message.