Kquvien's Iyengar Yoga: January 2009

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A Study Guide for Book I Samadhi Pada by Baba Hari Dass.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A Study Guide for Book II Sadhana Pada by Baba Hari Dass. The different chapters are in separate books. Right now, only chapters 1 and 2 are out. I think that this has got to be one of my favorite translations. Baba Hari Dass puts things plainly, then still delves deeply.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Edwin F. Bryant. I love this translation and I love his commentaries. I do think this this book is a little more "high brow'". He really covers alot of territory, delving into origins of different concepts. If you are new to the sutras, do not start with this book. If you are looking to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the principles that the sutras deal with, get this book.
Inside the Yoga Sutras by Reverend Jaganath Carrera. This is an excellent translation, he really makes the sutras accessible to everyone, no matter who you are. However, he does not include the Sanskrit.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda. This is a great translation to begin with. The commentaries are clear and very comprehensive. I also like that the Sanskrit is printed in big, clear letters.
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by BKS Iyengar. If you practice Iyengar Yoga, you need this translation. When you read the words of BKS Iyengar, you are reading the thoughts of a living Guru who has accomplished what most of us can only dream about.