This English translation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras seeks to explain the art and science of traditional Yoga meditation for self-realization. Describing the meaning and nature of Yoga and the means to attain Samadhi, it discusses at length the Kriya Yoga (yoga of selfless action) and Ashtanga Yoga (Eight-fold Yoga). It further explains the technique to attain supra-normal powers (siddhi) by the practice of yoga. Finally, it describes the process of ...