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Hatha yoga (/ ˈ h ʌ t ə, ˈ h ɑː t ə /; IAST: Haṭha-yoga) [2] is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques to try to preserve and channel vital force or energy. The Sanskrit word हठ haṭha literally means "force", alluding to a system of physical techniques.
The Haṭha Ratnāvalī is a Haṭha yoga text written in the 17th century by Srinivasa. [1] It states (1.17-18) that asanas, breath retentions, and seals assist in Haṭha yoga. [2] It mentions 8 purifications , criticising the Hatha Yoga Pradipika for only describing 6 of these. [3]
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is the hatha yoga text that has historically been studied within yoga teacher training programmes, alongside texts on classical yoga such as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. [7] In the twenty-first century, research on the history of yoga has led to a more developed understanding of hatha yoga's origins. [8]
[10] [11] Ananda Yoga implements the Hong-Sau meditation method, which is an ancient Sanskrit mantra that, when properly repeated and reiterated, evokes spiritual power. [12] Meditation assimilates all the benefits gained from the previous steps and directs to the elevation of consciousness, stimulating Anandamaya Kosha to achieve inner bliss.
Upon overhearing the secrets of yoga, Matsyendra began to practice yoga sadhana inside the fish's belly. After twelve years he emerged as an enlightened Siddha . This is given as the origin of his name 'Lord of the Fishes' or 'He Whose Lord is the Lord of the Fishes'. [ 12 ]
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Hatha yoga is the medieval yoga which made use of asanas, purifications, bandhas, mudras and pranayama to achieve liberation. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
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