Who wrote the Yoga Sutras?
The Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of classical yoga philosophy, are credited to the sage Patanjali, who probably lived sometime between about 200 BCE and 400 CE.
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- How many basic poses are in Sivananda yoga?
“Sivananda yoga is built around 12 basic poses.”
Reference: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
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What was Swami Sivananda's job before becoming a yogi?
Before becoming a monk, Swami Sivananda worked as a doctor in Malaya.
Does the Yoga Sutras talk about yoga poses?
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras say very little about physical poses. Only a few verses mention asana, mostly as a steady, comfortable seat for meditation.