Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali II: Sādhana Pāda, Chapter on Practice, A Coloring Book

Written almost two thousand years ago by the Indian sage Patañjali, the Yoga Sūtras presents the reader with a set of practical instructions for living a deeply meaningful life. Patañjali's text contains 196 terse statements, or "sūtras" (literally "threads"), sewn together into four distinct chapters.

The book you hold in your hands is the second chapter of Yoga Sūtras, entitled the Sādhana Pāda, or the Chapter on Practice. In Yoga philosophy, the practitioner who skillfully commits the body, breath, and mind to discipline is called a "sādhaka" from the root, "sādh, " which means to "go straight toward a goal." The Sādhana Pāda outlines the practices that lead straight to success, starting with kriyā yoga before moving onto the first five limbs of aṣṭaṇga yoga.

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 Sūtras 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.

The Yoga Sūtras 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?