The Yoga S?tras of Patañjali II

<p>Written almost two thousand years ago by the Indian sage Patañjali the <em>Yoga S?tras</em> presents the reader with a set of practical instructions for living a deeply meaningful life. Patañjali's text contains 196 terse statements or <em>s?tras</em> (literally threads) sewn together into four distinct chapters. </p><p></p><p>The book you hold in your hands is the second chapter of <em>Yoga S?tras</em> entitled the <em>S?dhana P?da</em> or the <em>Chapter on Practice</em>. In Yoga philosophy the practitioner who skillfully commits the body breath and mind to discipline is called a <em>s?dhaka</em> from the root <em>s?dh</em> which means to go straight toward a goal. The <em>S?dhana P?da</em> outlines the practices that lead straight to success starting with <em>kriy? yoga</em> before moving onto the first five limbs of <em>a??a?ga yoga</em>.</p><p></p><p>Teeming with real and imaged fauna and foliage ready to be brought to life through the art of coloring This coloring book-and indeed the entire series-draws upon the timeless tradition of the Yoga S?tras to engage people in a new and lively way that calms the mind relieves stress and anxiety and enhances overall well-being. It is also a great resource for a deeper more transformative understanding of the text. </p><p></p><p>The <em>Yoga S?tras</em> is a roadmap for a life well-lived. This Coloring Book Series puts you on the road. Won't you come along on the journey of self-discovery with a sense of fun and curiosity? </p>