Author: Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Divine Life Society
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 158
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170521920
Description
Among all the systems of physical exercises, Hatha Yoga practiced and prescribed by the ancient Rishis and sages stands unrivalled and unique. It is the perfect system. Brain, muscles, nerves, organs, tissues are toned and energized. All chronic disease is rooted out. It deals with Shat Karmas, Asanas, Pranayama, Mudras, Bandhas, and exercises on concentration and mediation.
Asanas pertain to the physical body. They render the body firm and steady and eradicate physical ailments. Bandhas pertains to the Prana. They bind and unite the Prana and the Apana and send the united Prana-Apana along the Sushumna Nadi. Mudras concern the mind. They represent seals. They seal the mind with the soul or the Atman. They do not allow the mind to wander outside towards objects. They direct the externalizing mind towards the Atman in the chambers of the heart and fix it there. A combination of all these exercises is needed to have the maximum results.
Contents
Publisher’s Note
Introduction
Prayer
Glory of Hatha Yoga
Chapter I - ASANAS:
Group 1
Topsy-turvy
Group 2
Forward Bending
Group 3
Backward Bending
Group 4
Sideway Bending
Group 5
Spinal Twist
Group 6
Abdominal Exercises
Group 7
Science of Relaxation
Group 8
Meditative Poses
Chapter II - PRANAYAMA
Chapter III - MUDRAS AND BANDHAS
Chapter IV - SHATKARMAS
Chapter V - RAMBLES IN YOGA
APPENDIX