Hatha Yoga Pradipika
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Light on Hatha Yoga) includes the original Sanskrit text compiled by Maharshi Swatmarama with a translation and thorough commentary in english by Swami Satyananda and Swami Muktibodhananda. This text elucidates the entire science of hatha yoga(asana,pranayama,shatkarma,mudra and bandha) as it was conceived and practised not only for healthand fitness but for awakening the vital energies:pranas,chakras and kundalini shakti.It points out that hatha yoga is not just a physical practice but a process of cellular transmutation from gross to subtle to divine.Thus hatha yoga was considered to be the foundation of all higher yogas. Line drawings and diagrams illustrate the text. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this edition is highly informative, easy to read, and a valuable reference for people wanting a deeper understanding of hatha yoga. Many praise it as one of the best commentaries/translations on the classic text, with reviewers describing it as clear, concise, and well worth the effort.
On Goodreads, readers are more mixed about the text overall, with some saying it works better as a historical or philosophical document than as a practical beginner manual. A common theme across reviews is that the commentary is appreciated for adding context and explaining the practices in more depth.
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| Topic | Yoga |
Product Details
| ASIN | 8185787387 |
| Publisher | Bihar School of Yoga |
| Publication date | January 1, 2013 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 641 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9385282360 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-9385282362 |
| Item Weight | 1.96 pounds |
| Dimensions | 4.72 x 5.51 x 1.5 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,146 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #192 in New Thought #293 in Exercise & Fitness (Books) #329 in Meditation (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,307) |
