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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika

By Yogi Swatmarama

Book information

Publisher
Big Nest
Year
2013
ISBN
1909676799, 9781909676794
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
6 MB (6586024 bytes)
Edition
Paperback
Pages
90\0
Time added
2019-01-22 14:25:51

Description

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classical text describing Hatha Yoga. It is the oldest surviving text on Hatha Yoga. Swami Swatmarama, a disciple of Swami Goraknath, wrote the text, drawing upon previous texts and his own experiences. While the text describes asanas (postures), purifying practices (shatkarma), mudras (finger and hand positions), bandhas (locks), and pranayama (breath exercises), it also explains that the purpose of Hatha Yoga is the awakening of kundalini (subtle energy), advancement to Raja Yoga, and the experience of deep meditative absorption known as samadhi.

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