This Is That - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Padas 1 and 2

An interpretation of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras that is from the perspective of a modern, practicing yoga master who studied within the Himalayan Yoga tradition. Born in Rishikesh, India, the birth place of Yoga, he has been immersed in these teachings. Many interpretations of theses Sutras are from Swamis and Brahmins, which can bring a more dogmatic, religious approach. Anand’s interpretation is comprehensive and accessible— bringing this ancient teaching into our current time—- applicable to daily life. As a yogi and yoga teacher, the study of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras give us the keys to this life changing spiritual path. They provide depth of knowledge that is essential to progressing and evolving in life. No other interpretation provides the insights that are available like in This is That. Highly recommended!!

The very best rendering of Patanjeli's Yoga Sutras. Anand Mehrotra's words bring this 2,500 year old treasure trove of Yog-Vedantic wisdom to vibrant life, resonating deeply with our times. If you are searching for time tested wisdom to guide your evolution, enlightenment and consciousness, this is the essential book for the Yuga we live in. Anandji is born and raised in Rishikesh, growing up at the feet of his guru, deeply immersed in 1,000's years old Himalayan Yog-Vedantic Tantric wisdom and practices. His gift and passion is his ability to take this knowing and make it deeply absorbable to modern minds and souls. To paraphrase Bob Dylan: "Every one of the words ring true And glow like burnin' coal Pouring off of every page Like it was written in my soul..."

An incredibly candid ‘conversation’ about an ancient text, that has been misinterpreted so often. His clarity is refreshing, as is his straight to the point disposition ...got it or not? You will smile, you will expand, you may be triggered. You will see forever differently. I guarantee it.

Anandji is a master, no doubt. His ability to write as if he's in conversation with you is a gift. There is no comparable work for the non-Sanskrit reader of Patanjali's timeless teachings. Anandji brings vedanta wisdom to contemporary form! Evolove NOW!

This is an incredible literary gift to those of us following Amand’s teachings, and for anyone desiring deeper understanding of The path of realization. Anand brings incredible clarity to these profound and ancient wisdom teachings, making them incredibly accessible for all. A true gift —thank you Anandji!

A very Dense reading, with more and more meaning unfolding with every re-reading. Amazing to read while practicing sadhana for a heightened experience!

Amazing book written by an amazing human!

This book is absolutely a must read for all people with an interest in Consciousness and understanding the true nature of self. It's the most clear and easy to understand interpretation of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for modern day minds. I read it over and over again, slowly and in a way to integrate these deep teachings into my daily life. Anand Mehrotra is a truly fascinating being. His book will not disappoint!

This book is a masterpiece. A-must-read. The interpretation doesn’t get any clearer and the flow of it makes you turn one page after the other.

Amand takes these ancient sacred Yoga writings and shows how they are applicable for us today with amazing wisdom and insight. He is a young Indian spiritual teacher who has traveled extensively around the world and was featured in the Documentary the Road to Dharma about Motorcycling in The Himalayas