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About The Book

“When the Mind Steps Aside” fers a fresh, experience-driven exploration of Sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Rather than presenting an exhaustive commentary or a dense Sanskrit study, it walks the reader through the essence of the four chapters — Samādhi Pāda, Sādhana Pāda, Vibhūti Pāda, and Kaivalya Pāda — with clarity, warmth, and practical relevance.

The author distills each theme into plain language, weaving in personal reflections, real-life anecdotes, and suggested practices. The result is a book that invites you not just to understand the path of yoga, but to walk it — steadily, sincerely, and in your own way.

From calming the mind’s fluctuations to navigating the subtle temptations of inner powers, and finally resting in the unshakable freedom of the Self, this work bridges timeless philosophy with the challenges and questions of modern living. It is a gentle guide for anyone ready to explore the stillness that awaits when the mind steps aside.

About The Author

Deepali Goyal is a life coach, spiritual seeker, & former corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in the IT industry. An engineering graduate from BITS Pilani and certified PMP, CSM, Certified Woman in Leadership from Stanford University and CLC (Certified Life Coach) from Symbiosis Coaching, she now dedicates her energy to helping individuals live more conscious, purposeful lives through her coaching platform, DeepImpact.

After a fulfilling corporate career managing global teams and multi-million-dollar portfolios, Deepali felt a deeper calling — to shift from external success to inner alignment. This led her to immerse herself in yogic philosophy, spiritual texts, and reflective practices. What began as personal exploration soon grew into a mission: to translate ancient wisdom into everyday language & support others in walking the inner path.

Her writing blends scriptural insight with lived experience. Whether through coaching, blogging, or reflective practice guides, she brings clarity, compassion, and deep authenticity to her work. A mother, a mentor, and a lifelong learner, Deepali believes that true transformation is not about becoming someone new — but about remembering who we truly are when the mind steps aside.