The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, What's the main idea of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and what do you really need to know? In this video (Part 1 of the series), Rachel distills and shares Patanjali's most important idea, and shows how this understanding can impact your daily life in practical terms. By the end of this video, you'll have a greater sense of why this text is useful, and why it may help you further your happiness, well-being, and self-development. She'll also share her fave translations so that you can find one you like! Translations: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sri Swami Satchidananda (great place to start) Heart of Yoga, Desikachar (great book with translations in back; life oriented) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Chip Hartranft The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Edwin Bryant (scholarly) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, BKS Iyengar The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Salvatore Zamibto (compilation of multiple translations) How to Know God, The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali (Prabhavanada and Isherwood) Want more? Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rachelscottyoga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelscottyoga Practice with me: https://www.rachelyoga.com/classes Get certified to teach with me: https://www.rachelyoga.com/yogaTT Learn with me for CE credit: https://www.rachelyoga.com/con-ed/ Join my newsletter: https://www.rachelyoga.com/connect Get more tips at my website: https://www.rachelyoga.com Live to learn, learn to live. Disclaimer: Yoga is a physical practice and can cause injury. Not all movements/exercises presented here will be suitable for everyone and in no way constitute medical advice. The practitioner assumes all liability for injury, and understands that they practice solely at their own risk