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The Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Author
Swami Swatmarama
Series
Yoga Academy
Language
English
Length
70 pages
ISBN
9781909676800
Published
15 March 2013
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Pradipika
  • asanas
  • postures
  • shatkarma
  • mudras
  • bandhas
  • pranayama
  • breath exercises
  • kundalini

Description

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic text on Hatha Yoga, written by the Indian sage Swami Swatmarama. This comprehensive guidebook offers a detailed exploration of the physical and mental practices of Hatha Yoga, providing practical instructions and insights on how to cultivate physical strength, flexibility, and spiritual awareness through the practice of yoga. The text covers a wide range of topics, including the anatomy of the body, the principles of breath control, and the proper alignment of postures. It also delves into the more advanced practices of Hatha Yoga, including cleansing techniques, energy work, and meditation, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this ancient spiritual tradition.

Author

Swami Swatmarama is the traditional name attached to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the classic Sanskrit manual of postures, breath, and purification. The text maps hatha practice as a path of the body toward stillness. Our catalogue carries that root handbook in English for readers who want the source rather than a modern studio paraphrase.

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