The Hatha yoga pradipika: the classic guide for the advanced practice of Hatha Yoga (Kundalini Yoga)
(2013)
Nonfiction
eBook
Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : Interactive Media : Made available through hoopla, 2013
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource
ISBN/ISSN
9781909676800 (electronic bk.) MWT11620705, 1909676802 (electronic bk.) 11620705
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
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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