योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः।
Complete Sanskrit sutra · introductory interpretation
Plain-language interpretation
A foundational definition of Yoga, often explained through the settling or stilling of movements in the mind.
Traditions differ in their readings of nirodha; avoid treating this short paraphrase as the only translation.
A practical reflection
For thirty seconds, simply notice one thought appear and pass, without trying to fight it.