The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a collection of 196 verses that guide how to practice yoga to achieve knowledge and self-realization. The book is considered to be the foundation of yoga philosophy. Four padas, or chapters, comprise the 196 sutras meaning threads. They are, Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti, and Kaivalya. The Yoga Sutras are meant to assist yogis explore the essence of yoga. The book itself is meant to be interpreted freely by the practitioner. Now let us dwell deeper into the first chapter Samadhi Pada.