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Hatha Yoga Pradipika Paperback – January 1, 2013

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Hatha Yoga Pradipika (Light on Hatha Yoga) includes the original Sanskrit text compiled by Maharshi Swatmarama with a translation and thorough commentary in english by Swami Satyananda and Swami Muktibodhananda. This text elucidates the entire science of hatha yoga(asana,pranayama,shatkarma,mudra and bandha) as it was conceived and practised not only for healthand fitness but for awakening the vital energies:pranas,chakras and kundalini shakti.It points out that hatha yoga is not just a physical practice but a process of cellular transmutation from gross to subtle to divine.Thus hatha yoga was considered to be the foundation of all higher yogas. Line drawings and diagrams illustrate the text.
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    Bihar School of Yoga
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    5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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This Book represents the fructification of the author's unlimited wisdom to interpret and illuminate this ancient Hatha Yoga Text for the common man. --Publisher

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The author was born on 8th December 1959, in Melbourne, Australia. From childhood she was drawn to the disciplines of yogic sadhana and ashram life. At the age of seventeen she moved to India and became a worthy disciple of Swami Satyananda Sarawati. Under the guidance of her guru.she has done research into the ancient yogic texts,Swara Yoga-the The Tantric Science of Brain Breathing and this commentary on the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.She si well versed in the scientific as well as traditional aspects of yoga. In 1985 Swami Mukti Bodhananda returned to Australia.She now lives and teaches in Brisbane.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 8185787387
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bihar School of Yoga; 3rd edition (January 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 641 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9385282360
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9385282362
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
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Shankar
5.0 out of 5 stars Best commentary in modern times
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2011
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This book is commentary on the original work with the same "Hatha Yoga Pradipika" by Yogi Swatmarama written in Sanskrit language, many centuries ago. Hatha Yoga Pradipika meaning Light on Hatha Yoga. Book contains the original Sanskrit text compiled by Yogi Swatmarama with a translation and thorough Commentary in English by Swami Muktibodhananda under the guidance of Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswathi.

There is a wonderful introductory note of 20 pages on Hatha Yoga by Swamiji Satyanananda Saraswathi.

Treatise has 4 major parts. They are 1.Asana 2.Shatkarma and Pranayama 3. Mudra and Bandha 4. Samadhi.

BSY (Bihar School of Yoga)/ Yoga Publications Trust (YPT) has published many books. One of their popular publication is "Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha" (APMB) written by Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswathi. There are many over lapping points between these books. However the authors have handled carefully and brought out the differences. If any one is keen to know the difference between yoga and hatha yoga, they should read HYP book. APMB is a book for beginners and easy to read. HYP is translation work covering APMB and much more.
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Vik V
5.0 out of 5 stars A Detailed Exposition on the Origins of Hatha Yoga
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
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Hatha yoga as we know it today has many roots in this work, which is actually comparatively recent, being "only" a few hundred years old. The author very nicely explains each verse in clear, modern English, and her grasp of, and passion for the topic is present. The Pradiipika needs this sort of analysis, because just reading a translation of the verses does very little in getting to what the original creator of the work meant in many cases. Many practices are given, from cleansing techniques, to bandhas and other bodily-related methods, to experiencing various meditative states of consciousness.
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Edi E. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to deepen your philosophy
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2012
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Beautiful book that explains in more depth hatha yoga. Take it as a text book with useful information for practising. The book is published in India. Thus, at times you *feel* as an Indian teacher is talking to you (yes, in that type of spoken English).

PROS: in my personal must read for understanding your yoga practice. It's easy reading. Explanation of the million words in sanskrit is clear and easy to find in appendices. Plus, you'll likely reach enlightenment ;0)
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Cathal B. Keane
5.0 out of 5 stars As a yoga instructor...
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2013
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This translation is great. It's a must-have for the library of a teacher and/or practitioner of yoga. The Pradipika is the original "light on yoga" text. It is appropriate for the beginner because of it's strong fundamentals It is also useful to the experienced yogi for of the same reason! The experienced yogi can use this to add new dimensions to an already established practice, meditation and pranayama. Namaste.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of All!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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I have no proper words to express my gratitude for those whom wrote this book, published this book and made it available for the world! Thanks soooo much!
I am not a Yogini in the literal sense. However, consider myself a Yogini in the vast sense of the Yoga! For me this book it is a jewel
for the world! Even if you are not yoga practitioner, but have interest in India and worldly philosophy this book is a must!
Hatha Yoga Pradipika transport us to a universe of high behaviour with words, actions, feelings and so much more. Even if you do not follow all what the book suggest, it is wonderful to keep in mind such thoughts. I believe if you read this book naturally you refine your heart and thoughts!
A real gift! Thanks so much for Swami Muktibodhananda! thank you so much!
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Rita
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the serious yoga practitioner
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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If you are a practitioner of yoga, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a must have for your yoga librar. 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. Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classic Sanskrit manual on hatha yoga. It is among the most influential surviving texts on the hatha yoga, and is one of the three classic texts of hatha yoga, the other two being the Gheranda Samhita and the Shiva Samhita.

The Haṭhayogapradīpikā consists of four chapters which include information about asanas, pranayama, cakras, kundalini, bandhas, kriyās, śakti, nāḍīs and mudrās among other topics.
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Erika
5.0 out of 5 stars YTT book
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019
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This book is one of a few books required for YTT. A bunch of important information for someone wants to be a yoga instructor. Love it...
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omjayadeva
5.0 out of 5 stars true pillar of yoga wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012
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this is one of the best commentaries and translations on this great yoga classic - one of the principal texts about hatha yoga, actually viewed as a scripture. Swami Muktibodhananda's commentaries are truly insightful and helpful. She helps the modern ready grasp a fuller understanding of the real intent of hatha yoga as well as ability to make use of the text's guidance.
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Elizabeth Arcaya Wright
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 18, 2023
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I recently acquired this classic book published by Bihar School of Yoga, and I am thrilled with my purchase. Not only does this book contain invaluable wisdom on Hatha Yoga, but I am also greatly impressed by the top-notch page and printing quality. It's evident that the publisher has taken great care in ensuring a premium reading experience. I am thoroughly satisfied with this purchase, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking profound insights into Hatha Yoga.
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Pour les profs de yoga, il faut étudier le Hatha yoga pradipika. C'est la base. + Que les yoga sutras qui sont + pour la méditation en réalité...
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