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अथ योगानुशासनम् ॥१॥

atha yoga-anuśāsanam ॥1॥

Now, therefore, the complete  instructions regarding (to the study and practice of) yoga. ||1||

atha = now therefore or now, in this auspicious moment

(“now” is often used to introduce explanations, here is implying the transition to this practice and pursuit after a prior preparation through life and other practices, implying a blessing of this moment of transition)

yoga = yoga, unity, oneness, harmony with yourself

(literally “to yoke,” from the root “yuj,” which means to join, to integrate, similarly to the absorption in samadhi

anuśāsanam = complete instruction (to the study and the practice), discipline, training, introduction to the experience