{"product_id":"yoga-stra-of-patazjali-david-mcgrath-9781739101121","title":"Yoga S\u0026#363;tra of Patañjali: Book One: Sam\u0026#257;dhi P\u0026#257;da - Concentrated Absorption","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One - Samādhi Pāda - Concentrated Absorption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Yoga as a Practical Path for Everyday Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis commentary on Book One of Patañjali's \u003ci\u003eYoga Sūtra\u003c\/i\u003e-the \u003cb\u003eSamādhi Pāda\u003c\/b\u003e (Concentrated Absorption)-offers clear philosophical insight paired with practical exercises. Rooted in the classical Sāṃkhya framework, it illuminates yoga's core principles: discerning what is changing from what is constant, distinguishing the Seer (Puruṣa) from the seen (Prakṛti), and cultivating steadiness of awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn How to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Patañjali's teachings with clarity and understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm and focus the mind whilst regulating rising thought-waves (vṛtti)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate discernment, balance, and steady awareness in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen the intellect (buddhi) and reduce identification with transient phenomena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the gradual awakening of pure consciousness (Puruṣa) in a practical, lived way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Commentary Stands Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach sūtra is accompanied by reflective commentary and practical exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasises living yoga here and now, not chasing abstract or mystical ideals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespects the dualistic structure of Patañjali's system while acknowledging subtle non-dual insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a modern perspective without compromising traditional fidelity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are new to yoga or deepening your practice, \u003ci\u003eYoga Sūtra of Patañjali: Book One - Samādhi Pāda - Concentrated Absorption\u003c\/i\u003e guides you to live yoga as a path of self-awareness, mindfulness, and inner freedom. Learn to see, be, and live more clearly amidst the challenges and opportunities of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McGrath\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 173910112X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739101121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGrathcallaghan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"David McGrath","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47612039594239,"sku":"9781739101121","price":19.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ba39e105-2914-415d-af7f-793fcade1fde.jpg?v=1764517767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/yoga-stra-of-patazjali-david-mcgrath-9781739101121","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}