Ep. 8 - Sutra 3.24 On the Power of Friendship & Lovingkindness

As we continue our “greatest hits” of the Yoga Sūtra we take a moment to focus on one of the most significant and accessible siddhis (yogic powers) listed in the Vibhuti Pāda (the chapter on accomplishments or powers of the yogi).  When we practice samyama (the integrated practice of the last 3 limbs of the yoga path - Dhārana, Dhyāna, Samādhi) on the first of the “keys” from 1.33 / the first of the Brahmaviharis - maitri (friendliness / loving-kindness) we attain the great powers of our highest self.