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Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikāहठयोगप्रदीपिका· HUT-hah YOH-gah pra-DEE-pi-kahlight on Hatha yoga
The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classical 15th-century manual of Hatha yoga, covering asana, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and cleansing practices.
Written by Svatmarama, it is one of the most important surviving texts on the physical practices of yoga and a key source for many techniques still taught today.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
- A foundational 15th-century text on Hatha yoga by Svatmarama, describing postures, breathing, locks, gestures and purification practices — a primary classical source for physical yoga.