Step into the world of ancient wisdom with Patanjali Wisdom, an app that brings the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to life. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced yogi, this app guides you through timeless teachings, helping you cultivate inner peace, focus, and spiritual growth.
Explore the Four Chapters of the Yoga Sutras:
Samadhi Pada: Uncover the secrets of meditative absorption and unity with the true self, leading to Samadhi, or pure consciousness.
Sadhana Pada: Learn disciplined practices that purify the mind and body, emphasizing Abhyasa (practice) and Vairagya (non-attachment) for spiritual progress.
Vibhuti Pada: Discover extraordinary powers (Siddhis) from deep concentration and meditation—milestones toward self-realization.
Kaivalya Pada: Attain Kaivalya, the ultimate freedom, where the soul is liberated from birth and death, leading to eternal bliss.
Master 10 Essential Categories:
The app divides the teachings into 10 key categories for a complete yoga experience:
Yama – Ethical disciplines like non-violence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya), non-stealing (Asteya), celibacy (Brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (Aparigraha).
Niyama – Internal disciplines: purity (Saucha), contentment (Santosha), discipline (Tapas), self-study (Svadhyaya), and surrender to a higher power (Ishvara Pranidhana).
Asana – Physical postures that bring steadiness and ease.
Pranayama – Breath control to regulate the life force (Prana), calming the mind.
Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses to focus inward.
Dharana – Concentration on a single point for mental clarity.
Dhyana – Deep meditation leading to uninterrupted focus.
Samadhi – The state of oneness and enlightenment.
Kriya Yoga – The yoga of action, combining discipline, self-study, and surrender, purifying the mind.
The Ashtanga Path:
At the heart of Patanjalis teachings is Ashtanga Yoga, the eight-limbed path that leads to physical, mental, and spiritual mastery:
Yama (Ethical Discipline), Niyama (Self-Discipline), Asana (Posture), Pranayama (Breath Control), Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal), Dharana (Concentration), Dhyana (Meditation), and Samadhi (Integration).