04/21/2026
Things are about to get weird. 🌀
We are diving into the second half of the Vibhuti Pada — the third chapter of the Yoga Sutras — and Patanjali does not hold back.
He describes some pretty wild powers that can unfold when you develop deep concentration and the universe reveals its true nature:
— Knowing the past, present, and future
— Speaking any language
— Mind reading and invisibility
— The strength of an elephant
— Levitation and astral projection
But here is the catch. In Sutra 3.37, Patanjali warns that even these miraculous qualities are just a distraction. Getting attached to them — or even to a new “spiritual ego” — just keeps us caught in the physical world.
The real goal? To transcend, let go of the karmic package, and find true equanimity so we can remain clear no matter what we experience.
P.S. — Enjoyed this? Join us live this Sunday for our monthly Yoga Philosophy Talk with Tucker (Thr33) Shelton on Zoom — 9:00–10:30 AM, free to attend. Link in bio to register. See you there. 🌿