The Essence of Yoga ; Reflections on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The book arrived wrapped in a clear plastic, and the book was in great condition.

One of the most insightful Patanjali Yoga sutra books. It asks you the reader to ask yourself very pointed questions on how to apply a particular sutra to your modern day life. That's what these teachings are all about. How do we live, reflect and move in the world?? Are we living our our truths? Are we becoming more of who we want to be each day? What is the state of our consciousness and what affects that + or -? Great book if you want to do more than read the yoga sutras. Live it!

This translation and interpretation of Patañjali's Yoga Sutra is one that remains true to the intent, but presented in a way that the modern western reader can comprehend. My only sadness is that the copy I got is a First Indian edition and does not have the same quality as the original edition, which is now out of print.

An excellent, well written book on the Yoga Sutra's. The author demonstrates a deep understanding of the Sutra's and by a series of questions draws out the meaning for the reader. It's an interactive approach that will take the reader to a comprehensive knowledge of Patanjali's intent and purpose. Highly recommended.

Great book, Bouanchaud gives and excellent commentary on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. I like the question that allow contemplation and deeper thought that one can apply and look within. A book to be reread and turned to for mindfulness, contemplation and clarity.

I own several translations/commentaries on the Sutras, some more in-depth and some less, but this is my go-to. Provides the English transliterations from Sanskrit, good translations, and concise but easily digestible commentary. For those truly studying the text, each sutra has study questions.

Love the yoga sutras and questions that go with each; it really makes you think and evaluate the true purpose of yoga. I ordered for my 500 RYT and it is an excellent resource. Great for journaling.

My mentor recommended Essence of Yoga along with my current text, Light on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, BKS Iyengar. The Sutras are challenging explorations.Essence adds velvet cushion to the yoga Sutras.I love translation and how it is broken down.

Could be the best book for you. Patanjalis sutras good to go with it.

Bought for my yoga teacher training course, great and essential book

Book was recommended as essential reading by my yoga teacher. It is a well written translation and a straightforward guide. Delivery was prompt.

Many of the translations or questions about the individual sutras helped me better understand these pearls of wisdom