One of the most comprehensive and profound books published in Israel (or in general) on Patanjali’s yoga sutras and yoga philosophy. Both seasoned practitioners and those who meet the knowledge for the first time can gain a lot from reading this book.

In the book “Transcendental Yoga” the author describes in great detail the deep roots of the yoga method and interprets the yoga sutras, emphasizing their practical applications.
This book is highly recommended for anyone who practices yoga and wants to deeply understand the philosophy on which the yoga practices are based, practices which are designed to contribute to the improvement of all areas of life.

As someone who has been practicing yoga and meditation for many years, reading this book was a profound and meaningful experience for me. The book, written and interpreted by Moti Shafi, is the product of a lifetime dedicated to studying meditation and yoga with endless diligence. He is most fit to perform this sacred and complex task – interpreting Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
Moti Shafi brings to his commentary a rare combination of deep knowledge, spiritual wisdom and many years of personal and professional experience. Thanks to his dedication and diligence, the book succeeds in making the depth of yogic philosophy accessible in a clear way, without renouncing the authenticity and depth of the original writings.
This book is highly recommended to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the philosophy of yoga and experience the true spiritual meaning of the practice.

In this book, Motti Shefi offers readers an in-depth exploration of Patanjali’s yoga philosophy, grounded in the insights of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of Transcendental Meditation and the Science of Creative Intelligence. Moti‘s interpretation connects the philosophical elements of the Yoga Sutras with practical aspects of practice, providing valuable insights for anyone engaged in meditation and yoga. This book is highly recommended for those interested in yoga sutras, Vedic philosophy, and particularly for practitioners of Transcendental Meditation and the TM-Sidhi program.

I really admire the book. The hard cover, the fine paper, the Sanskrit, the transliteration of the sutras (in English and Hebrew), the clear translation into Hebrew, the commentary, and the reference to the scene in other commentators – simply outstanding! This is not the first book I read with a commentary on the yoga sutras I have some interpretations in English as well as translations. I must say that your book is really a masterpiece! It is clear from reading that the book was written by someone who practices and experiences the state of yoga, and not by a scholar who studied the subject from an intellectual point of view. I don’t know how many years it took you to write the book, but it was worth it. And for the price – it’s definitely very fair for a book of this level (content and visibility). So really, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A must-have book for every yoga teacher and every person for whom yoga is a significant part of their life! The book is made in a very professional manner and contains a lot of knowledge. The explanation of the sutras is mainly based on the knowledge of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and in a certain sense it can be said that it is innovative and very special. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Thanks Moti.

Moti, I bought the book and I really appreciate your work. From an initial review and browsing of the book I can say that it is welcoming to the Hebrew speaker, eloquent, changes perceptions of life and really transformative. He added many details to me that I did not know about meditation and yoga. You are a dear man!

The brilliance of once in a thousand years. Finally a proper and in-depth translation that brings the eternal truth from the absolute to the relative! Every page in the book is pure pleasure!