Yoga Sutra 2.46: Sthira Sukham Asanam
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54m
In this philosophy talk, David dives into Yoga Sutra 2:46. What does Sthira Sukham Asanam mean? It's defined as “the posture for meditation should be steady, stable, and comfortable.” In this talk you will learn that it is so much more that common explanation.
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