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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]
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 ]
Siddhasana (Sanskrit: सिद्धासन; IAST: siddhāsana) or Accomplished Pose is an ancient seated asana in hatha yoga and modern yoga as exercise suitable for meditation. [1] The names Muktasana (Sanskrit: मुक्तासन, Liberated Pose ) and Burmese position are sometimes given to the same pose, sometimes to an easier ...
Haṭha yoga's non-postural practices such as its purifications are much reduced or absent in yoga as exercise. The term "hatha yoga" is also in use with a different meaning, a gentle unbranded yoga practice, independent of the major schools, often mainly for women. Practices vary from wholly secular, for exercise and relaxation, through to ...
[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.
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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