This particular copy is a translation from the Bihar School of Yoga and is very well written and easy to understand even by the lay practitioner. Possibly the oldest extant text about Hatha Yoga, The Hatha Yoga Pradipika was written about the 15th century CE, by Swami Swatmarama, a disciple of Swami Goraknath.. PRODUCTION NOTES: This edition incorporates the text of the 1914 Pancham Sinh translation and Devanagari and romanization of the Sanskrit text.

This translation offers unique perspectives and insight from Sri T. Krishnamacharya, who had perhaps the most influence in physical yoga in the modern era. The Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā (Sanskrit: haṭhayogapradīpikā, हठयोगप्रदीपिका or Light on Hatha Yoga) is a classic fifteenth-century Sanskrit manual on haṭha yoga, written by Svātmārāma, who connects the teaching's lineage to Matsyendranath of the Nathas. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic manual on Hatha Yoga, written by Yogi Svatmarama (15th century CE), a sadhu belonging to Gorakh panth. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, authored in the 15th century is one of the most well-known texts on physical yoga. You’ve no doubt heard of Hatha Yoga. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, authored in the 15th century is one of the most well-known texts on physical yoga. Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic Sanskrit manual on hatha yoga. Hatha Yoga Pradipika ( The Classic Guide for the Advanced Practice of Hatha Yoga with Commentary by Swami Vishnudevanada) by Yogi Svatmarama PAPERBACK (Edition: 2016) Said to be the oldest surviving text on the Hatha Yoga, it is one of the three classic texts of Hatha Yoga, the … If you are a practitioner of yoga, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a must have for your yoga librar. Its extended meaning, since one is throwing light on a subject, is an explanation or commentary. This translation offers unique perspectives and insight from Sri T. Krishnamacharya, who had perhaps the most influence in physical yoga in the modern era.

Having read the Hatha Yoga Pradipika in the past and finding it difficult to absorb, I thank A.G. Mohan and Dr. Ganesh Mohan for presenting us with this clear new translation. The Hatha yoga pradipika of Svatmarama is one of the most important yoga texts, and Hans−Ulrich Rieker's translation and commentary have long been valuable to yoga students as a complement to their practice and study.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic manual on Hatha Yoga, written by Yogi Svatmarama (15th century CE), a sadhu belonging to Gorakh panth.

The word pradipika comes from the Sanskrit verb ¥˘ +Ƥ¥Î“to flame forth” and means a light, lamp, or lantern. Internet Archive BookReader Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Commentary and English Translation

Therefore, the title means “An Explanation of Hatha Yoga.” Internet Archive BookReader Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Commentary and English Translation First, “hatha yoga” technically refers to an approach to Yoga which begins with exertion or physical effort. First, “hatha yoga” technically refers to an approach to Yoga which begins with exertion or physical effort. Hatha Yoga Pradipika ( The Classic Guide for the Advanced Practice of Hatha Yoga with Commentary by Swami Vishnudevanada) by Yogi Svatmarama PAPERBACK (Edition: 2016) The Literal Meaning of Hatha & Hatha Yoga To begin, the word hatha literally means “effort,” “force,” or “exertion,” and as such has a couple important implications when designating the physical branch of Yoga. Possibly the oldest extant text about Hatha Yoga, The Hatha Yoga Pradipika was written about the 15th century CE, by Swami Swatmarama, a disciple of Swami Goraknath.. PRODUCTION NOTES: This edition incorporates the text of the 1914 Pancham Sinh translation … Said to be the oldest surviving text on the Hatha Yoga, it is one of the three classic texts of Hatha Yoga, the other two … The Literal Meaning of Hatha & Hatha Yoga To begin, the word hatha literally means “effort,” “force,” or “exertion,” and as such has a couple important implications when designating the physical branch of Yoga.

The addition of notes from Krishnamacharya and from A.G. Mohan’s long time studies with him, add a dimension of insight that has been missing from other publications.