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Articles on the sutras in chapter three, Magnificence (vibhuti), of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra.

March 26, 2022

3.48 Mastery of the senses

Yoga Sutra 3.48 Mastery of the senses Are you familiar with the subtlest aspects of your senses? Culmination of pratyahara. Meditative integration focused on the senses at various levels. How in tune are you with your own perceptual systems and processes? What is the role of your senses in your life? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
March 26, 2022

3.47 Body perfections

Yoga Sutra 3.47 Body perfections Beauty, grace and indestructibility The effects of mastering the elements. Side effects of the practice. What are the side effects of your practice? What happens when you act with enthusiasm, kindness and sincerity? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
March 14, 2022

3.46 Powers, Perfection and Immunity

Yoga Sutra 3.46 Powers, Perfection and Immunity Eight extraordinary powers, the perfection of the body and immunity to the elements How do you measure the results of your yoga practice? To what extent do you have control over your own body? To what extent do you have control over the natural elements? What is your relationship with the cosmic order? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/
March 14, 2022

3.45 Mastery over elements

Yoga Sutra 3.45 Mastery over elements What are the fundamental properties of all sensory phenomena? The five interrelated asplects of each element: physical, generic, subtle, inherent qualities and purpose. What is your own understanding of the Universe and its composition? What happens when you try to meditate on each one of the five elements? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
March 6, 2022

3.44 The great disembodiment

Yoga Sutra 3.44 The great disembodiment What is your relationship with your body? What ways of being are still active? What happens when you focus your attention on the space around you? What do you notice? How far from your skin can you feel? https://simple-yoga.org/yoga-philosophy/explore/ This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
March 6, 2022

3.43 Traveling through space

Yoga Sutra 3.43 Traveling through space What is the relationship between your body and space? What helps you feel lightness? Is there lightness in your intentions? Is there lightness in your actions? Is there lightness in your interactions? What are all the dimensions that you can travel through? https://simple-yoga.org/yoga-philosophy/explore/ This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
February 15, 2022

3.42 Divine hearing

Yoga Sutra 3.42 Divine hearing What is your relationship with silence? Is there some internal commentary that continually prevents you from having the direct experience of silence? What helps you to root yourself in silence? How do you sharpen your hearing? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
February 6, 2022

3.41 Radiance

Yoga Sutra 3.41 Radiance How do you digest your physical, mental and emotional sustenance and experiences? What is the feeling of radiance? How does it manifest in you? Are you familiar with your internal fire? Are you infusing life energy into all of your endeavors? How? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755
February 5, 2022

3.40 Lightness and levitation

Yoga Sutra 3.40 Lightness and levitation Is it possible to leave the body at will? How familiar are you with your vital energy and its subtle aspects? How does the feeling of lightness operate in your being? What thoughts and actions contribute to feeling light and buoyant? Where do the sensations of lightness arise? How do they travel? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ and Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755