This is a practical, concise handbook reveals the yoga sutras, or aphorisms, by the great Indian sage Patanjali.

Demystifying Patanjali represents the confluence of three great souls combined, providing us with a modern scripture: PATANJALI – the first exponent of the ancient teachings of yoga, presented it as a system of inner contemplation, meditation practice, and ethics.

PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA – considered one of the greatest of all yoga masters to teach in the West, revealed the meaning behind Patanjali’s often obscure aphorisms.

SWAMI KRIYANANDA – one of Yogananda’s last living direct disciples, has compiled his guru’s explanation into a clear, systematic presentation.

As an author and teacher on the subject of meditation I have long searched for a clear explanation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Demystifying Patanjali finally fulfills this need. The world of yoga is looking for more depth and a return to its ancient roots. This powerful book provides a clear, grounded roadmap that goes to the very heart of the spiritual search.

Never before have the timeless teachings of Patanjali been presented so luminously. Like rays of a glorious sun, Demystifying Patanjali gives life and depth to Patanjali’s aphorisms. Swami Kriyananda has done the world a marvelous service writing this great work. I loved reading it.

-Joseph Bharat Cornell, author of AUM: The Melody of Love and Sharing Nature with Children.