# Patanjali Yoga Sutra

> App for chanting Patanjali's Yoga Sutra to connect with the present. (iPhone/iPad app by Super Audio [Madras] Pvt Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjali-yoga-sutra/id648228150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Super Audio  Madras  Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/547539011)
- Category: Books, Music
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjali-yoga-sutra/id648228150/reviews.md

## What is Patanjali Yoga Sutra?

Why do we chant the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patanjali? When we write things out and work with the written word, we are dealing with external forms. The written form is the grossest level of interpretation of oral traditions. When we chant we use our vocal apparatus to produce the sound. The process brings us into the eternal NOW. When we write, a long lapse of time can pass between the time of writing and our re-reading. When we chant, the action brings us in the present moment. The process of chanting demands full attention, at least on the physical level. There is also the question of resonance. Chanting evokes and invokes resonance in letters and words. All mantra can be chanted in three forms, the vachika form(chanting externally, uttering sound) is the between, and the likita (writing) is the grossest. The subtlest way to approach the sutra would be to chant them at the level of the mind. Yet, this requires full knowledge of what one is doing. It follows that when we chant we are in the NOW, we are vibrating, and we know what we are uttering so that when we move to the subtlest plane and we chant without uttering sound, in our mind, we are as close as possible to the most perfect sound.

Chanting led by:
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

## Key features

- Chant Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patanjali
- Explore the concept of chanting
- Understand different forms of chanting (vachika, likita)
- Connect with the present moment through sound
- Guided by Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patanjali-yoga-sutra/id648228150/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I miss this was my favorite

*2025-04-11*

Not working iPhone 16 🥹

### 1/5 — Doesn’t load

*2024-10-08*

I’ve deleted and redownloaded multiple time but it won’t load. Just wasted $2.99 🤷‍♂️

### 1/5 — I paid for what?

*2020-09-13*

11 chants I could have got for free. Absolutely no education. No written words. No interpretation of the sutras. This was a waste of my money.

### 5/5 — Great Dharana practice

*2019-05-20*

In studying the sutras, I enjoy listening along and just allowing the absorption of the beautiful Sanskrit verses. My mind is able to concentrate on the words chanted and allows for a state of being.

### 5/5 — Authentic recitation of the Sutras

*2019-05-16*

I have studied with Dr Ananda in India and he shares the wisdom of yoga with us from
his lineage. I had some of this on CD and would listen to it as I drove around. Now having an APP it is more accessible and I can listen and absorb the grounding healing wisdom of the sutras throughout my day.

### 5/5 — Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

*2019-05-13*

It’s a great app to listen chants of yoga sutras by the greatest and authentic master of gitananda rishiculture ashtanga yoga love and blessings aum

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2019-05-10*

As a yoga teacher, this is a must have!

### 3/5 — Nice Listening App

*2017-12-19*

This app provides a nice background sound for yoga practice. However, if you are trying to learn to chant, this is not the app you want to get. The different chapters of the Sutras are chanted in their entireties without the ability to go back and forth or repeat a sutra. If you are seeking to work on certain Sutras, you have no way to find an individual Sutra. 

Once you have learned the 50 or so Sutras in each chapter elsewhere, you could use this app to practice doing the entire chapter at once.

Not for beginning Sutra chanters.

### 4/5 — Get it for the chanting

*2014-03-01*

Text is a summary of the whole sutra.

### 4/5 — Great app to listen to yoga sutra chant!

*2014-01-25*

This is a great app to listen to yoga sutra being chant. There are two modes - one with one voice chanting yoga sutra, and the other with one voice (supposedly the teacher) and the other voices ("students") repeating the part chanted. 
What didnt quite work is the accompanying e-book. It does have an introduction re yoga sutra written by someone who seems to have been learning in a traditional way. Yet the app lacks the text of yoga sutra itself (in either Devanagari, transliteration or translation), so you will have to look at other apps for that.

## Frequently asked questions about Patanjali Yoga Sutra

### What is the primary purpose of Patanjali Yoga Sutra?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra aims to help users connect with the present moment and deepen their yoga practice through the act of chanting the Yoga Sutra of Maharishi Patanjali. It explores the philosophical and practical aspects of chanting.

### What are the different forms of chanting mentioned in Patanjali Yoga Sutra?

The app discusses three forms of chanting: vachika (external chanting), likita (writing), and the subtlest form, mental chanting. It emphasizes how chanting brings one into the 'eternal NOW'.

### Who leads the chanting in Patanjali Yoga Sutra?

The chanting is led by Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, a recognized expert in yoga and its practices. His guidance is central to the app's approach.

### What devices is Patanjali Yoga Sutra available on?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How much does Patanjali Yoga Sutra cost?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### When was Patanjali Yoga Sutra last updated?

The latest version of Patanjali Yoga Sutra was released on August 1, 2020. The app was initially released on May 29, 2013.

### Does Patanjali Yoga Sutra have ads?

No, Patanjali Yoga Sutra does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app that offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Patanjali Yoga Sutra?

Patanjali Yoga Sutra has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2020-08-01

-iOS 13 compatibility issue resolved.

### 2.2 — 2020-07-31

-Updated the app performance for the latest devices.

### 2.1 — 2019-06-07

--Minor bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2018-07-30

-UI Improvements

### 1.1 — 2015-06-25

- Support iOS 8
- Bug fixes and improvements.

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