jan 1, 1400 - Hatha Yoga Pradipika

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In the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, we see a focus on the physical body. It is the most influential text to come from this period. It outlines a variety of yoga asanas and provides detailed descriptions of each. Swami Swatmarama believed final liberation from the cycles of suffering could be achieved by practicing yoga asanas whilst doing breathing practice and concentrating on a single point of attention. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is split into 4 chapters. The first chapter focuses on asana, the second explores pranayama practices, the third looks at mudra and bandhas and the fourth discusses samadhi (enlightenment).

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