what is yoga according to patanjali - #24261
I am looking for some clarity on what is yoga according to patanjali. I’ve been practicing various forms of yoga for a few years, thinking it was just about the poses and breathing, you know? But recently, I picked up a book about Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and wow, it totally opened my eyes! The idea that yoga is more than just physical exercise is kinda mind-blowing for me. I tried meditating like Patanjali describes, but it feels really hard sometimes, like I can’t focus and just get lost in my thoughts. The quest for inner peace seems so distant! My friends say they feel a connection with themselves, but I only feel frustrated and sometimes a bit lost. What is yoga according to Patanjali really aiming for? Is it just about stopping the fluctuations of the mind? Or is there more I should know to really connect with this practice? Do you think it can take time to understand this deeper side? Would love to hear what others think!
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