Atha Yoga Anushasanam Atha Yoga Anushasanam, a Sanskrit phrase, is encrypted in the opening sutra of Patanjali. This aphorism translates the importance of being present here now! This marks the very start of a disciplined yogic journey. The phrase is a serene invitation to invite a human to transform into a spiritual being using his or her readiness to learn the yogic discipline and principles. https://www.yogagau.com/blog/atha-yoga-anushasanam/