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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What are the eight limbs of yoga?
Patanjali described yoga as an eight-part path, called ashtanga or the "eight limbs." It includes ethics, physical postures, breath control, and meditation.
What book introduced yoga philosophy to many Westerners?
Swami Vivekananda's 1896 book "Raja Yoga" introduced yoga philosophy to many Western readers.
Who was "The Philosopher"?
Medieval scholars called Aristotle simply "The Philosopher."