Question

what is patanjali's definition of yoga

Answer 1

Yoga Defined – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. For most people, the word "yoga" brings to mind the image of someone twisted in the shape of a pretzel or some similar yogapose. For the most part, yoga is associated with 'asana' (physical postures).

Answer 2

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Yoga, as Patanjali famously defines it, is the “restriction of the fluctuations of consciousness.” The practice begins by sitting and calming the fluctuations of the body, breath, and senses, and then the more elusive whirlings of consciousness.