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Yoga Sutras Book Two (Part 2, Chapter 2) – Overview, Summary of Topics, Translations

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we explore the subject matter in Book Two of the Yoga Sutras.

Objective

Become familiar with subjects and key points covered in Book Two of the Yoga Sutras.

Description

Provide the title of Book Two and its primary subject matter. Note for whom this book is targeted. List a number of topics covered in Book Two. Describe highlights and key points.

Vocabulary

abhinivesha, ahimsa, aparigraha, asana, ashtanga yoga, asmita, asteya, atman, avidya, brahmacharya, dharana, dhyana, dvesha, gunas, hatha yoga, ishvara pranidhana, karma, klesha, maya, niyamas, prakriti, pranayama, pratyahara, purusha, raga, rajas, sadhana pada, samadhi, santosha, sattva, satya, saucha, svadhyaya, tamas, tapas, viveka, yamas

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