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chap1Txt[1] = "1.1 Sacred beginnings and commitment are essential for a positive outcome.";
chap1Txt[2] = "1.2 Focus your mind completely on your goal.";
chap1Txt[3] = "1.3 Perceive correctly and let go of distortion in your mind.";
chap1Txt[4] = "1.4 A disturbed mind never perceives correctly.";
chap1Txt[5] = "1.5 Only with time will we see the truth.";
chap1Txt[6] = "1.6 When perceiving, imagining, sleeping or remembering—stay focused on your goal.";
chap1Txt[7] = "1.7 Do I have all the information I need to make this decision?";
chap1Txt[8] = "1.8 Your past conditioning may cause you to see this problem incorrectly.";
chap1Txt[9] = "1.9 Your imagination can help or hurt you.";
chap1Txt[10] = "1.10 Sleep is when the mind is at rest.";
chap1Txt[11] = "1.11 Memories can be useful or not useful. Use them wisely.";
chap1Txt[12] = "1.12 First you must practice by staying focused on your goal and then you must let go of expectations regarding the outcome of your quest.";
chap1Txt[13] = "1.13 You must choose appropriate action to meet your goal.";
chap1Txt[14] = "1.14 Be positive, self-disciplined and stay focused on your goal over the long-term.";
chap1Txt[15] = "1.15 Detachment is the key to enlightenment.";
chap1Txt[16] = "1.16 Focus within; do not be distracted by external influences.";
chap1Txt[17] = "1.17 There is only pure joy at the deepest levels of understanding.";
chap1Txt[18] = "1.18 Let your memories help you function in daily life, but do not allow them to disturb and distract you.";
chap1Txt[19] = "1.19 Some people are born with special gifts and talents.";
chap1Txt[20] = "1.20 Have faith that you will reach your goal.";
chap1Txt[21] = "1.21 The more faith your have, the faster you will reach your goal.";
chap1Txt[22] = "1.22 It is natural that faith may waiver. Notice this and refocus on your goal.";
chap1Txt[23] = "1.23 Let go and let your Higher Self take over.";
chap1Txt[24] = "1.24 Your Higher Self has perfect wisdom in every situation.";
chap1Txt[25] = "1.25 Your Higher Self knows everything there is to know.";
chap1Txt[26] = "1.26 Your Higher Self is eternal and knows no time.";
chap1Txt[27] = "1.27 Connect to your Higher Self with vibration and sound.";
chap1Txt[28] = "1.28 Connect with your Higher Self often and deeply.";
chap1Txt[29] = "1.29 When you connect with your Higher Self, obstacles will disappear.";
chap1Txt[30] = "1.30 Make an inventory of the obstacles in your life that are holding your back from your dreams.";
chap1Txt[31] = "1.31 When obstacles are present in your life, you will have emotional problems, negative thinking, your body will have dis-ease, and your breathing will be disturbed.";
chap1Txt[32] = "1.32 Choose one path and stick to it.";
chap1Txt[33] = "1.33 Be friendly, compassionate and appreciative to others.  If you cannot do these things for any reason, use discernment and create distance from that person.";
chap1Txt[34] = "1.34 When you are anxious, begin to extend the exhalation phase of your breath.  This will calm your mind.";
chap1Txt[35] = "1.35 What are you grasping for?  What need is not being met?";
chap1Txt[36] = "1.36 Focus on the light.";
chap1Txt[37] = "1.37 Get wise counsel for your problem.";
chap1Txt[38] = "1.38 Observe your dreams every night.";
chap1Txt[39] = "1.39 Do whatever works!";
chap1Txt[40] = "1.40 When you learn to focus your mind, anything is possible.";
chap1Txt[41] = "1.41 When you stop projecting your issues onto others, you will shine like a crystal jewel and be radiant from within.";
chap1Txt[42] = "1.42 Are you sure your lens is clear right now?  Is there any memory or imagination that could be clouding your perception?";
chap1Txt[43] = "1.43 When you learn what you are not you will know who you are.";
chap1Txt[44] = "1.44 The journey of becoming one with God begins with the single step of connecting to your fellow human beings.";
chap1Txt[45] = "1.45 Arguing about things such as Creationism vs. Darwinism is not helpful to the human condition.  Just be here now and connect with one another.";
chap1Txt[46] = "1.46 When you start a new endeavor you must work very hard.  But once you get the ball rolling, it will become easier and easier.";
chap1Txt[47] = "1.47 Get to know yourself.  This will help you to find and live your purpose.";
chap1Txt[48] = "1.48 Be in your Truth.";
chap1Txt[49] = "1.49 When you are finally \"there,\" words will not describe it. You will only be able to feel it in your heart.";
chap1Txt[50] = "1.50 This, too, will change.";
chap1Txt[51] = "1.51 Let go of mental rigidity.";
chap1Exp[1] = "We must be willing to go in a new direction if we are to achieve our chosen goal. This means we must let go of our old ways and move appropriately in the direction of our new goal. Often, we want to continue the old behavior and we expect a new and different outcome. This is not possible. Taking a new and effective action is the first step on a journey towards health, healing and beyond. Then we must stay committed for a period of time to realize the new goal.";
chap1Exp[2] = "You must have a one-pointed focus in order to achieve your goal. This means that you must turn your mind away from all distractions and focus exclusively on your goal. This is challenging in our current society where we are constantly multi-tasking to be more effective. Multi-tasking is the opposite of yoga mind. Yoga mind is clear, calm, alert and focused only on the chosen goal.";
chap1Exp[3] = "There are many things that cause us to have a distorted perception of reality. We have attachments to our needs being met or we may want to be \"right.\" It may be that the lens of our mind is simply dirty and we see things incorrectly. Whatever the case, we must look at each situation with a clear mental lens. To see our lives with clarity is the best way to reduce suffering.";
chap1Exp[4] = "When your mind is in a disturbed state, there is no way to perceive the situation with clarity. Agitation, distraction and inability to comprehend cause us to see things in a way that will often lead to more pain and suffering. This is why we do yoga—to relax our mind and be alert so we can perceive with clarity and suffer less in the long run.";
chap1Exp[5] = "Our mind functions in multiple ways. Each mental function can cause us joy or suffering. Sometimes when we think something will cause us joy, it really causes us suffering. Other times we think that something will be painful and we unexpectedly receive great joy. Only time will tell the ultimate outcome for any given situation.";
chap1Exp[6] = "There are five functions of the mind: perceiving correctly, perceiving incorrectly, remembering, imagining and dreamless sleep. If you focus on your goal during all five functions, you will achieve it with ease and efficiency. One-pointed focus will get you closer to your goal.";
chap1Exp[7] = "You receive information in three ways. First, you can perceive directly through your own mind and senses. Second, you make inferences from information that you perceive. Third, you obtain information from an authority figure. Each of these sources may be giving complete or incomplete information. In the end, these misperceptions are likely to cause suffering. Check your facts and check them again.";
chap1Exp[8] = "Sometimes we do not see our lives clearly because of our emotional baggage. This baggage causes us to make ineffective decisions. Often, we can only see our mistakes in hindsight. Other times, we may realize that we made a mistake. This is often the case in life. We go from situation to situation, make false assumptions and wonder why others do not see things the way we see them.";
chap1Exp[9] = "Imagination is often based on past memories. If you did not have a clear, calm and alert mind during the original event, you memories are likely biased. Thus, your imagination of the future will also be biased. Be careful to use your imagination in a positive way that will not cause you further suffering.";
chap1Exp[10] = "Sometimes when you are asleep, your mind is not at rest. It is actively engaged in dreams and processing of emotions and you wake up exhausted. Do your best to put yourself in a calm state of mind before you go to bed. This will increase the chances that you will get restful sleep.";
chap1Exp[11] = "The purpose of memory is to help you function efficiently in the world. However, attaching meaning to memories can put you in a negative state of mind. Then they are no longer useful. Stay in the present moment and try not to create “stories” in your mind about the past.";
chap1Exp[12] = "Some people are really good at focusing but have no ability to detach from the outcome. Others live a very detached life but without focus. You must have complete focus on your goal with no expectations about the outcome if you would like to achieve your goal. This is the only way.";
chap1Exp[13] = "If you have been trying to achieve a goal for some time and continue to meet roadblocks, ask yourself \"Are the strategies I am choosing to reach my goal effective?\" Often, we choose inappropriate strategies and expect success. This will never get you to your goal. Think about this...";
chap1Exp[14] = "Rome was not built in a day. Be patient, keep putting one foot in front of the other, have faith that you are headed in the right direction and do not lose focus on your goal. Anything worth doing takes time, energy, resources and discipline. Stay on track!";
chap1Exp[15] = "Let go, let go, and let go over and over until there is nothing more to surrender. You will be left with the only thing that matters—your True Self.";
chap1Exp[16] = "The senses and the mind are often reaching out to the outside world. They are looking for things that will make you happy. This is an illusion for all external things will eventually fade. Turn your senses and mind deeply inward and you will find lasting joy. Now close your eyes, let go with a long exhalation and pull your mind inward to your heart space.";
chap1Exp[17] = "Your first experiences of joy may happen in a very material way. But with time you will find that deep inner joy is sustained and much more powerful than material joy. Material joy is temporary. Strive for the joy that is much more subtle, yet powerful.";
chap1Exp[18] = "Do you ever find yourself re-living a memory over and over in your mind? Is this helpful to you? How does it make you feel? Is it getting you closer to your life goals or taking you away from them? Are they distracting you from the important people and tasks in your life? If so, stop the story in your mind. It is over. Move on.";
chap1Exp[19] = "Do you have special gifts and talents you cannot explain with logic? Maybe you have not even discovered your gift yet? Do not fear, sometimes they appear later in life. All you need to do is stay true to yourself and the gifts that you were born with will appear. You are a very special person with a purpose for being on the earth. Don\'t forget this.";
chap1Exp[20] = "Faith is a phenomenon that cannot be explained with the ego or the mind. Do not underestimate the power of faith. Faith in Self, faith in the divine, faith in humanity, faith that everything is unfolding with perfect timing. Faith makes you feel held in a way that allows you to do great and unexpected feats. It is a powerful source of energy you can tap into to propel you forward.";
chap1Exp[21] = "If you want to manifest something in your life quickly, you must have strong faith. Do not waiver in your convictions. Know that the outcome is already in motion. Know that you are in the right place at the right time. Know that you will make the right decisions when you need to. Have no fear because faith is here!";
chap1Exp[22] = "With faith you can do the impossible. With little faith, little things are possible. Without faith, nothing is possible. You can choose to achieve the \"impossible\" or to shrink and limit yourself in this life. Your faith will determine your path and the outcome. Faith is really all that matters.";
chap1Exp[23] = "The mind that connects you to the physical world can play tricks on you.  Connect with your Higher Self, the one deep inside of your heart.  Allow this Higher Self to direct your life.  Have a continuous link to your Higher Self.  Here is a hint: Your Higher Self resides in your heart, not your head.";
chap1Exp[24] = "If you were to rest your mind and go deeply into your heart, you would find all the answers you search for. The answers would be pure and you would feel the peace that passes understanding. You would not have delusions, ego driven problems, attachments to material things, aversions to people or fear. Your higher self has perfect wisdom in every situation.";
chap1Exp[25] = "Check in with your Higher Self. Your Higher Self is powerful and can give you information that cannot be explained in logical and linear terms. Your Higher Self is all knowing. Your Higher Self knows things you cannot comprehend with your mind.  Your Higher Self resides deeply in your heart space.";
chap1Exp[26] = "Your Higher Self was here before your physical body. Your Higher Self uses your physical body to experience the material world and serve in the present moment.  Your Higher Self will live long after your physical body has left the earth.  What is happening to you right now is just a blip in the big picture. Relax and go with the flow. Time does not exist for your Higher Self.";
chap1Exp[27] = "Sing, chant, and write ecstatic poetry until you feel connected to your higher nature or the divine that resides within you. Repeat the vibrational sounds over and over and over until your link to your source. You will feel held and at peace if you do this.";
chap1Exp[28] = "Your day can be a constant meditation on the Divine within you and outside of you. Keep the connection with the Divine close to your heart all day long.  Check in with yourself often to see if the connection is still there. When you notice that you have lost it, come home again. Make this your daily practice and you will find deep joy.";
chap1Exp[29] = "The farmer does not need to carry the water to each plant, he simply needs to remove the obstacles and let the water flow into the field. When you connect to the Divine within, you remove obstacles and everything starts to flow with ease. All you have to do is to connect with your True Nature—that is it!";
chap1Exp[30] = "Do you have physical illness, stagnation in your mind, doubt and insecurity, lack of foresight, fatigue and exhaustion, overindulgence of the senses, ego and delusion, lack of perseverance or a tendency to fall back into old bad habits? You must remove these obstacles if you are to move ahead with your dreams. Do not continue to do the same thing and expect different results.";
chap1Exp[31] = "So many times we do not even realize that we are suffering. It\'s almost as if we get comfortable with lives full of emotional problems, negative thinking, anxiety and illness. These things are not normal! The obstacles give you a message that you need to wake up and make a change. Please, WAKE UP!";
chap1Exp[32] = "So many times in life we become desperate for a quick fix. We dig well after well two feet deep and never find water. We eventually die of thirst, but not for lack of effort. You must find one path and stick to it. Dig one well deeply and you will see results over time. People in Western societies have trouble following this Yoga Sutra. We tend to dig many wells without real results.";
chap1Exp[33] = "This Yoga Sutra is mandatory if you are going to keep a calm and stable mind. If you are not friendly, compassionate or appreciative, life will be become very difficult for you over time. If you do not use discernment and create distance at the appropriate times, life will be very difficult for you.";
chap1Exp[34] = "Lie down and put your feet on a chair and do a 6-8 second exhalation for 5 minutes. See what a big change you\'ll feel. The breath has a very powerful impact on the mind and the nervous system.";
chap1Exp[35] = "So many times we have an unmet need and we reach for a cookie or the Internet or a glass of wine to satisfy the unmet need. Next time this happens, examine the unmet need and determine if the chosen strategy will solve the problem. Does eating the cookie make you feel less lonely?";
chap1Exp[36] = "Focus on that which makes you feel lightness within your soul. Focus on bringing the qualities of light into your heart. Focus on the light instead of the dark. It only takes one candle to illuminate a dark room. You can be that candle in the world.";
chap1Exp[37] = "Find a person who is calm, stable, wise and non-reactive. Tell them your problem and ask them for advice. Listen to what they have to say with an open heart. Try to hear what they are telling you without reaction.";
chap1Exp[38] = "Your dreams are the way your subconscious talks to you. The things you are not willing to look at with your conscious mind (because they are too painful for you to see right now) will surface in your dreams. Use your dreams as a source of self-reflection.";
chap1Exp[39] = "If you are doing something that is working for you, stick with it! Each person and each situation require unique strategies to solve difficult problems. What works for one person may not work for another. So, if it is working for you—go with it!";
chap1Exp[40] = "You can accomplish great things when you learn to focus your mind and have commitment to keep working towards your goal. Anything is possible, from the small to the great. Anyone who has ever achieved great things began with a constant focus and they put one foot in front of the other until the job was done.";
chap1Exp[41] = "People who are truly radiant from within have a special quality about them. It boils down to the fact that they know themselves well, they do not project their issues onto others and they feel good in their skin. There is nothing more radiant than a person who is completely at peace with her/himself, inside and out.";
chap1Exp[42] = "Even the most attentive people sometimes find that they are not clear in their minds all of the time. They may find that a certain memory keeps them from seeing clearly. They may find that they imagine things that are not true. We must be careful to be in the present moment and see clearly what is right in front of our faces.";
chap1Exp[43] = "The experiences of life help us understand that we are not the labels that society has stuck on us. We are not our job, we are not the clothes we wear and we are not the perfect husband or wife. Through the process of elimination we understand that we are so much more than these labels. We are pure and divine light.";
chap1Exp[44] = "You must learn to be in relationship with your loved ones (and your not so loved ones) before you can conceive of a Oneness with God. Everything we learn in life circles from the gross to the subtle. This is the law of yoga without exception.";
chap1Exp[45] = "We spend so much time arguing our position on any given topic. We want to be right. We want the other to be wrong. This gives the ego power. But there is not point to this argument. It only separates us from each other and from the divine. Have discussions about what connects us, not what separates us.";
chap1Exp[46] = "Any project takes much energy at the beginning to push against the inertia and get the ball rolling. But as time goes on, the creative energy of the Universe will begin to flow in your direction, you will be carried by this force and you will need to put in less and less effort. In the end, you will just be along for the ride of your life! All you have to do is learn to let go.";
chap1Exp[47] = "Consciousness came into your body for a purpose in this life. It chose you for your gifts and talents so that you could contribute to the world in some way. Did you ever think of this? But you must get to know your True Self first, only then can the rest unfold with ease. Allow yourself to daydream today about who you would be in a world where you can be YOU, 100 percent!";
chap1Exp[48] = "When you mind is very clear and you have cleaned out the distortions, attachments, fears, mental patterns and such, you will be full of Truth. You will not be influenced by outside sources. You will listen closely to your inner voice and act accordingly. You will have no problem saying what you really think, even if others do not agree.";
chap1Exp[49] = "There are some things in life that go beyond the physical senses of perception. These things can only be experienced at the subtle levels of the heart. There are no words, images or thoughts that can describe the inner feeling. You just experience it in the present moment with awe.";
chap1Exp[50] = "Do not get too attached to your current opinion and preferences. These will change with time. This is a good reason not to burn any bridges with people—you never know how your perception might change over time. You might be surprised that you will see things differently.";
chap1Exp[51] = "It is possible to have less and less mental rigidity as you progress along the path of life. This means you have fewer and fewer preferences as you evolve. You just go with the flow of what shows up in your life. You experience joy and pain in each moment without a strong reaction. You know that each situation is temporary and you stay in the present moment and experience it.";

chap2Txt[1] = "2.1 Refine your mind of unclear thinking, reflect on your actions often and surrender the results of your actions.";
chap2Txt[2] = "2.2 When you refine your mind, reflect on your action and surrender the results of your actions, you will suffer less and get to know yourself better.";
chap2Txt[3] = "2.3 Ignorance, ego, desires, unreasonable dislikes and insecurity are the causes of your suffering.";
chap2Txt[4] = "2.4 Ignorance is the source of your suffering. You do not even know what you don\'t know. This is often the case.";
chap2Txt[5] = "2.5 Do not confuse spiritual significance with the material world.";
chap2Txt[6] = "2.6 You are not the labels that you have chosen for yourself. You are so much more!";
chap2Txt[7] = "2.7 Sukha means to give pleasure or sweetness to your life. Enjoy it but do not become attached.";
chap2Txt[8] = "2.8 Dukha means to suffer. We suffer because we have aversion to people, places and things.";
chap2Txt[9] = "2.9 Fear paralyzes you or causes you to act in a way that is not in alignment with your Higher Self.";
chap2Txt[10] = "2.10 Detect illness and emotional suffering at the earliest possible stages.";
chap2Txt[11] = "2.11 Use meditation to prevent lust, anger, greed, delusion and rage.";
chap2Txt[12] = "2.12 The consequences of your actions may be known immediately or at a later time.";
chap2Txt[13] = "2.13 There are at least two ways to see the deeper intention of others. First, what is the quality of their actions towards you? Second, how long is it taking?";
chap2Txt[14] = "2.14 Look at the intention behind the action.";
chap2Txt[15] = "2.15 The only constant is change. Get use to it.";
chap2Txt[16] = "2.16 Avoid future suffering when possible.";
chap2Txt[17] = "2.17 The cause of your suffering is your inability to see clearly.";
chap2Txt[18] = "2.18 The material world is at your disposal for spiritual purposes or for temporary joy.";
chap2Txt[19] = "2.19 All things evolve from the general to the specific.";
chap2Txt[20] = "2.20 Relationships are complicated.";
chap2Txt[21] = "2.21 There is consciousness in every person, animal and thing on earth.";
chap2Txt[22] = "2.22 Ownership is an illusion.";
chap2Txt[23] = "2.23 Suffering can be a good thing. Do not be mistaken.";
chap2Txt[24] = "2.24 Unclear perception is the cause of suffering.";
chap2Txt[25] = "2.25 If you reduce the five klesas, you will have clearer perception and suffer less.";
chap2Txt[26] = "2.26 The ability to discriminate is a gift.";
chap2Txt[27] = "2.27 Knowledge comes step by step.";
chap2Txt[28] = "2.28 When you practice all Eight limbs of yoga there are many benefits.";
chap2Txt[29] = "2.29 You must practice all Eight limbs continuously to see great benefit in life.";
chap2Txt[30] = "2.30 Social attitudes are the first limb of yoga.";
chap2Txt[31] = "2.31 There are exceptions to every rule.";
chap2Txt[32] = "2.32 Personal disciplines are the second limb of yogic practice.";
chap2Txt[33] = "2.33 Always look at the problem from the perspective of the other.";
chap2Txt[34] = "2.34 Greed, rage and obsession in any form will cause you to suffer.";
chap2Txt[35] = "2.35 People will trust you if you bring peace with you wherever you go.";
chap2Txt[36] = "2.36 When you are firmly established in truth, the fruits of your actions will stand the test of time.";
chap2Txt[37] = "2.37 When you are firmly established in yourself and you no longer steal or even covet the ideas of others, the words of others or the material things of others, you will have good relationships.";
chap2Txt[38] = "2.38 Sexual energy should be used carefully with the right person at the right time. It is powerful life force energy that is not to be wasted.";
chap2Txt[39] = "2.39 Your life purpose will become apparent when you stop grasping and feeling deficient.";
chap2Txt[40] = "2.40 Keep you inner body clean. This allows prana to flow properly.";
chap2Txt[41] = "2.41 Cleaning up the lens through which you see the world has significant benefits.";
chap2Txt[42] = "2.42 Contentment is one of the highest joys a human can experience.";
chap2Txt[43] = "2.43 Through tapas, or experiencing “heat,” we can clean our mind and body.";
chap2Txt[44] = "2.44 Self-reflection provides many benefits. Try it…You might be surprised by the results.";
chap2Txt[45] = "2.45 The more you can surrender to the present moment, the more likely you are to gain clarity.  Clarity increases the chance that you to bring what you are wishing for into your life.";
chap2Txt[46] = "2.46 Sit in meditation with the qualities of ease and alertness. Both are necessary to find a meditative state of mind.";
chap2Txt[47] = "2.47 When you practice your yoga postures, use appropriate effort at all times.";
chap2Txt[48] = "2.48 When you master yoga, you will not be influenced by the extremes or dualities in life.";
chap2Txt[49] = "2.49 Regulating our breath can have a powerful influence on our mind, body and emotions.";
chap2Txt[50] = "2.50 Change your breathing and change your mental state.";
chap2Txt[51] = "2.51 Make your breath long and smooth and connect with something deep inside of yourself.";
chap2Txt[52] = "2.52 When you learn to regulate your breathing, the cloud that covers your inner light will be removed and your inner light will shine.";
chap2Txt[53] = "2.53 The mind is ready for meditation when you can regulate the breath and pull the senses inward.";
chap2Txt[54] = "2.54 To move your attention inward, you must delink from external objects.";
chap2Txt[55] = "2.55 When your mind is agitated, you will not have control over your senses.";

chap2Exp[1] = "Any action you perform without clarity will eventually cause suffering. That\'s why it\'s good to have a clear mind as much as possible. It is like planting seeds with proper soil, water and sunshine. You do not know when, where or how they will sprout but you want to give them a good chance at survival. Next, reflect on the seeds you plant. Even if this batch does not turn out well, you can learn something for the next time. Lastly, do your best and surrender the expectations about the results. There are many influences beyond your control.";
chap2Exp[2] = "You will suffer less because you will begin to see your life with more clarity. When you see your life with clarity, you will make better decisions, your thoughts will be cleaner and your actions will promote good karma. But that is not even the most amazing part! You will learn about yourself, about your gifts, your talents, your purpose in life and your connection to the Divine.";
chap2Exp[3] = "Take an inventory and ask yourself honestly if you are coming from a place of ignorance, from your ego, from attachment to your desires, from a place of unreasonable dislikes or from insecurity and fear. If so, do not proceed. When these seeds are planted, the outcomes can only result in suffering.";
chap2Exp[4] = "Ignorance causes us to have fear, attachment, aversion and be driven by ego. Ignorance is the root of all suffering. It is best if we just assume that there are many things we do not yet understand and that we do not have all the answers. Admitting this to ourselves will help us to suffer less and experience more joy.";
chap2Exp[5] = "Keep your focus on Spirit, not the material world. If you can understand the difference between the two you will have freedom from within. Material world is impermanent, Spirit is eternal. Material world becomes messy and unclean. Spirit is pure. Remember, what you focus on expands.";
chap2Exp[6] = "If you were to strip down your identity, you would find your True Self. Take away your job, take away your fancy clothes, take away your home, take away your responsibilities with family and you are left with your True Self. You are a radiant child of the Divine that is loved just because you are you—you do not have to do anything to deserve this love.";
chap2Exp[7] = "We all need to feel the sweetness of life at times. It nourishes us, makes us feel alive, and gives us pleasure. Try to enjoy it while it lasts and then let it go. The attachment of needing constant pleasure will cause you suffering.";
chap2Exp[8] = "Next time you feel an aversion to someone or something, try not to immediately push it away. Become curious about your aversion. Examine it, reflect on it, and see if there is some way you can learn from your aversion. This is juicy food for thought!";
chap2Exp[9] = "We do not know where fear comes from. But we do know that any action that comes out of fear can only cause suffering in the end. Do your best to sit with the fear, become curious about the fear, look the fear in the face and then see what happens inside you. By pulling the fear closer to you, surprising things will happen.";
chap2Exp[10] = "You have a much better chance to overcome illness and emotional suffering when they are in the early stages. If you wait for them to grow into big problems, they are much harder to deal with. So pay attention to your body and your mind. Check in often. Do not ignore the early warning signals.";
chap2Exp[11] = "Lust, anger, greed, delusion and rage are heavy-duty feelings that are formed from within. It is hard to imagine how you could counteract any of these states of mind. But meditation is a powerful tool. Find a meditation teacher, find a group of people to meditate with, do it every single day and you will overcome all of these problems.";
chap2Exp[12] = "Sometimes our karma swings back around and hits us immediately. Other times you may not understand the consequences of your actions until it is too late. The best you can do is act with clarity and hope for the best. If you find out later that you did not have clarity, at least you can learn something from the experience.";
chap2Exp[13] = "Sometimes people tell us one thing and we sense that there is really something else happening on a deeper level. In order to cut through the words and see clearly, we can look at the quality of the actions they are putting forth. Are they really making an effort? Is their heart in it with us? Are they staying in communication with us? A second way to see what is really happening is to watch the time. Are things always being delayed? Are we a priority for them? Do they always put us on the bottom of their list of things to do? Reflect on these questions.";
chap2Exp[14] = "Sometimes things do not turn out as we had hoped. But this is not the important thing. Look at the intention behind the action. If the intention was good, there is hope for the future. If the intention was not good, there is reason to worry.";
chap2Exp[15] = "Change threatens our feelings of security. We would like things to stay the same so that we can feel comfortable. But this is not reality. The more we hold on to the idea of permanence, the more we will suffer. The more we are able to let go and be with the change, the easier life will be.";
chap2Exp[16] = "Look at your patterns and see the ones that cause you joy or suffering. Replace the patterns that cause you suffering with the patterns that cause you joy. Do not do the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. Find new patterns that support and nourish you.";
chap2Exp[17] = "You are confusing the important things in life with the material things in life. You are too attached to the material things in life. You have forgotten the joy that comes from the spiritual connection deep within your own heart.";
chap2Exp[18] = "There is no harm in finding temporary joy within the material world. The material world can also be used to help you connect to the spiritual world for lasting joy. Thus, the material world serves important functions. Just don’t get distracted by and attached to material things and begin to suffer as a result.";
chap2Exp[19] = "There is nothing random in your life. Everything has evolved over time. Look back and see if you can see how the current situation evolved in your life. How have you evolved over time to become the person you are today?";
chap2Exp[20] = "Relationships are complicated. The two parties are often bound together by a need for one another. But if the two parties of the relationship can nourish each other and help each other to serve a higher purpose, all will go smoothly.";
chap2Exp[21] = "Consciousness appears in many forms. Find the Oneness in your daily living.  You can start by focusing on the divine within the people, animals and nature around you.";
chap2Exp[22] = "Everything in the world is for our use to fulfill our life purpose. But we do not own anything. Do not be greedy, try to hoard or think that you own material things. They come, they are here to serve, and they go. Do not get attached.";
chap2Exp[23] = "Don’t look at the suffering as a terrible thing. Use suffering as an opportunity to see the difference between the spirit and the material forces in the world. Use suffering as a way to open your eyes and your heart. It can help you to expand and grow.";
chap2Exp[24] = "What is really important in life? What gives you sustained joy? What gives you temporary joy? What causes you suffering? Can you see patterns in your life? Can you use this information to get a clearer perspective?";
chap2Exp[25] = "The five klesas are: ignorance, ego, desire, aversion and fear. When you reduce these things in your psyche, you will have more clarity in your thoughts, words and actions. Reducing the klesas will cause you to suffer less.";
chap2Exp[26] = "Use your powers of discrimination to benefit you. Deep inside of your heart you know what is true and what is not true. You just need to become quiet and listen to your divine inner voice. Discrimination is a very powerful tool.";
chap2Exp[27] = "First, recognize that you are suffering. Then identify the cause of your suffering. Next, set a goal to take you out of suffering. Implement a new practice that will help you work towards your new goal. Lastly, get more and more clarity as a result of the new practice.";
chap2Exp[28] = "When you practice all Eight limbs of yoga you will have clearer perception of your life, an inner light will begin to shine and you will have less delusion, ego, attachment, aversion, and fear. The Eight limbs of yoga include social disciplines, personal disciplines, postures, breathing exercises, control of the senses, concentration and meditation.";
chap2Exp[29] = "Many people practice only the yoga postures and think that they are practicing “yoga”. But yoga is so much more than the postures. The eight limbs of yoga include social disciplines, personal disciplines, postures, breathing exercises, control of the senses, concentration and meditation. Yoga encompasses a total lifestyle. Are you practicing yoga in a way that will give you great benefit in your life?";
chap2Exp[30] = "Why do you think social attitudes are the first limb of yoga? How you think, speak, act and react to others is very important to the yoga way of life. Non-violence, truthfulness, not stealing or coveting, appropriate use of sexuality and non-grasping are the first ways that we can practice living our yoga.";
chap2Exp[31] = "Sometimes rules may need to be broken for a higher cause. Other times rules must be strictly followed for the good of everyone involved. Consider each situation carefully and find the higher good. Then make an informed decision based upon what your Higher Self tells you.";
chap2Exp[32] = "The personal disciplines include purification of body and mind, contentment, self-reflection and acceptance of life. These are not easy disciplines and can take a lifetime of work to achieve. But don\'t despair, you will have plenty of opportunities to practice!";
chap2Exp[33] = "Non-violence, truthfulness, not stealing or coveting, appropriate use of sexuality and non-grasping are the first ways that we can practice living our yoga when in relationship. The personal disciplines of yoga include purification of body and mind, contentment, self-reflection and acceptance of life. Look at the problem from another perspective by reflecting on these  eight guidelines.";
chap2Exp[34] = "When you feel greed, rage or obsession try to look at the situation from a different perspective. Put on the shoes on the other person and walk a mile. Try to find another way to look at the problem. Staying with greed, rage or obsession will only cause you pain. You must find another way.";
chap2Exp[35] = "When you are a non-violent person in your thoughts, words and deeds, people feel safe and comfortable in your presence. They have seen you act in peaceful ways with other people and in many situations. That puts them at ease. You presence makes them feel safe and calm.";
chap2Exp[36] = "When you speak the truth in a non-violent way, people will support your efforts. You will make your way step by step to your goal. Others will not tear you down. Your projects will succeed with time. Everything you get involved in will be solid and filled with a certain authenticity. Good people will surround you to help you build towards your goal.";
chap2Exp[37] = "When you don’t covet other things, people will trust you and show you their most valuable thoughts, feelings, and things. They may even ask you to keep them in a safe place for them.  You will gain the trust of others.  But if you covet or steal things, people won’t trust you. They will keep a distance from you and may not even tell you why. This trust happens on a gross and a subtle level.";
chap2Exp[38] = "There are several reasons to be careful with your sexual energy. First, if you are too focused on sex you may not have the energy for other dharmas (job, kids, etc). Second, when there is appropriate commitment in the relationship with partner, a strong relationship develops which spreads to others to build a strong family structure. Third, sexual energy is powerful life-force energy. If you hold on to this energy in an appropriate way you will become very creative and powerful over time.";
chap2Exp[39] = "You will never know your life purpose as long as you feel greedy. You need to learn to let go and detach and allow the flow of life to happen inside you and outside of you. Stop grasping for the next thing to make you happy. Be happy with what you have today and let go of expectations. All will come to you in time.";
chap2Exp[40] = "When you eat well, move well, sleep well, digest well and clean your body out periodically, you will feel the prana flow and achieve vitality. Look around at the bodies you see and determine if the prana is flowing. This can be a very interesting activity when you are “people watching.”";
chap2Exp[41] = "When you clean up your mind, you have very little to worry about. It is as if you are thinking clean thoughts, which leads to clean words, which leads to clean actions. When thoughts, words and actions are clean, good karma will come back to you. It gives you peace of mind.";
chap2Exp[42] = "Contentment means you are satisfied with what you have in the present moment. Contentment is a very powerful factor in keeping your mind calm and stable. There is no need to continue looking for more and more stuff in your life. More stuff does not make you happier. It just gives you more things to distract you and take care of.";
chap2Exp[43] = "The \"heat\" could be a physical heat that helps to clean the body. But on a deeper level, it means to feel the mental and emotional “heat” that comes with facing the challenges in life. It refers to a mental heat that comes from discovering that it is time to go in a new direction in life.";
chap2Exp[44] = "Through self-reflection we start to see many benefits.  We will find  things we need to know to help us in our lives; we bring light into our hearts; we bring things we are missing into our lives; and we begin to transform beyond measure.";
chap2Exp[45] = "Set a higher intention for your actions. Begin to work with focus towards your goal. Do not focus on the results. That way you will be in the present moment. In the present moment you can enjoy the journey. Have acceptance of whatever comes. You might be surprised when you find that you have arrived at your goal!";
chap2Exp[46] = "The qualities of ease and alertness should be in the body, the breath and the mind when practicing yoga. Holding the qualities of ease and alertness simultaneously is quite challenging. Try this in your next practice of the postures, during your breathing practice and when you meditate.";
chap2Exp[47] = "How do you know if you are using appropriate effort in yoga postures? First, the resistances in your body will decrease. Second, you will not sweat during the practice. Third, the heart rate will be less after the practice than it was before. Fourth, you can breath smoothly and deeply throughout the entire practice. These are all good signs of an appropriate yoga practice.";
chap2Exp[48] = "When we are not of stable mind, even the smallest event can set us off. When we are calm, stable and alert in our minds, even the largest trauma can be handled with grace. We can be fully in the moment and really feel what is happening, but also keep one part of ourself stable as a witness of the event.";
chap2Exp[49] = "The breath is linked to our mind, to the tension in our body and to the stability of our emotions. Thus, when we slow down our breathing, many other consequences happen. Our mind becomes more stable. Our body becomes more relaxed. Our emotions are under our control. Take a moment and slow down your breathing pattern. Do this several times a day and see what changes take place.";
chap2Exp[50] = "The way you breathe is a mechanical pattern. Try to change the length on the inhalation or exhalation, try to add a pause, try to focus the breath in a different place than you usually do. By changing your breathing pattern, you change your mental pattern. The two are closely connected.";
chap2Exp[51] = "When you slow down the pace of your breath and pull your attention inward, you are better able to connect to the light within your heart. You are able to feel expansion within your heart space. You are able to link with something very deep and powerful within you. Your deeper consciousness is waiting for you to connect with it.";
chap2Exp[52] = "There is a light within you that is always shining. However, when you feel stressed it is as if a cloud surrounds the light. As you learn to slow down your breath and make it more subtle, the cloud lessens and the light shines outward from your heart. Controlling your breath is the first step in the process.";
chap2Exp[53] = "The beginning stages of meditation happen when the mind and the breath are linked. If you can follow your breath in and out, you will begin to link with yourself and the result will be meditation. Meditation cannot be forced. You can only create the conditions for meditation and then detach from the outcome.";
chap2Exp[54] = "Many things draw our attention outward. Our senses (hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling and touching) take our mind to very interesting objects. Unfortunately these objects do not help us gain sustained joy. We must consciously delink from these external objects and bring our attention to our deepest heart. This give us great joy that lasts over time.";
chap2Exp[55] = "Did you ever wonder why you can resist the cheesecake on some days and not others? It is because when your mind is agitated, it looks for something to make it feel stable and calm.  Your mind mistakenly thinks that some external object will give it stability. This is how addictions get started. The way to control your senses is to calm your mind.";

infoText[1] = "The ancient wisdom of Yoga, as taught by T. Krishnamacharya and adapted for western audiences by Amy Wheeler, can help you achieve more joy and reduce suffering in your life.";
infoText[2] = "Shake your device to select a random topic for meditative reflection. Tap the screen for a longer explanation. Swipe left or right to read the Yoga Sutras one-by-one or find a suitable Sutra. Swipe up to select a different chapter.";
infoText[3] = "Chapter 1 of the Yoga Sutra offers ancient wisdom to those who already possess a stable, calm and attentive mind.";
infoText[4] = "Chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutra is designed to offer ancient wisdom to those who have a scattered mind and seek a stable, calm and attentive mind. It provides the foundational steps on how to calm and steady the mind for more joy and less suffering.";
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