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Bases of Yoga -- Introduction · Sri Aurobindo Studies

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  As one begins the actual practice of yoga, one becomes
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  aware of the various forms of difficulties in gaining the
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  cooperation of and control over the various parts of our
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  internal being. The mind races.
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  When we try to sit for meditation, we become aware of
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  desires and compulsions that formerly were hidden to our
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  view. The physical body presents its
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  difficulties and limitations. We are faced with a complex and
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  interdependent web of powers and parts of the being which are not
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  at all in harmony with the central aspiration that is
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  driving the practice. It is relatively hard, if not
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  virtually impossible, to work through this confusion and
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  complexity without assistance. In response to numerous specific
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  questions raised by his disciples, Shrioro Bindo wrote
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  thousands of letters clarifying, analyzing and guiding, and in
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  other ways helping practitioners of the yoga to find their
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  direction through this mass of difficulty.
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  The Basis of Yoga represents a compilation from those letters,
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  organized so as to provide a practical handbook for the
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  beginning aspirant just starting on the path of yoga, as well as
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  to the more experienced who are beginning to grapple with issues
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  that were not evident at the start of the process.
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  Even individuals long engage with the yogic practice find
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  value in coming back to core principles and issues from time
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  to time. This book has been a valued
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  companion to many thousands of disciples over the years.
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  It is intended for anyone who aspires to undertake the process
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  of gaining mastery over their minds, emotions, vital energies
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  and bodies in the discipline of yoga.
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  Added insights and commentary are provided to put the
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  comments, initially directed in response to a specific disciple
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  with a specific set of concerns, into some kind of context for
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  the lives we lead today in our modern society.
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  They are intended to engage and hopefully address concerns that
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  aid the seeker in associating Sri Aurobindo's responses in a
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  meaningful way in their own lives, circumstances and inner
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  growth. Needs reference.
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  Sri Aurobindo basis of yoga. Introduction.