The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
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Author: Swami Muktibodhananda
Publisher: Bihar School of Yoga
This edition of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, translated and explained by Swami Muktibodhananda, presents the original Sanskrit text with clear English commentary. Recognised as one of the classic yoga books, it sets out the complete system of Hatha Yoga as a path of purification, discipline, and spiritual realisation. The work describes foundational practices including the six shatkarmas (cleansing techniques), asanas (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), mudras (energy seals), and bandhas (energy locks), culminating in samadhi, the meditative state of absorption. It also addresses the awakening of kundalini, the movement of prana, and the balance of the chakras, presenting Hatha Yoga as a transformative process that moves from the physical body to more subtle dimensions of experience. With illustrations, diagrams, and detailed explanations, this yoga text continues to serve as an essential source for understanding the depth and practice of Hatha Yoga.