Postclassical Period (jan 1, 500 – jan 1, 1300)
Description:
Fast-forwarding many years after Patanjali, there is now a new focus on asana. Here we see the physical body as a means to reach enlightenment. 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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 500
jan 1, 1300
~ 800 years