Patanjali Yoga Sutras

The Patañjali Yoga Sūtras is the foundational text of yoga, written by the father of yoga, the enlightened sage Patañjali. This esoteric yet highly practical text is based on Sankhya Yoga. It is said to date back to the 2nd century BC, although it is believed to be far more ancient. Patañjali Yoga Sūtras emphasize the value of yoga as a lifestyle through ashtanga yoga (8-limbed yoga).