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 [...]