Hatha Yoga Pradipika: Level 2 - Advanced Pranayama Practices

AryaMarga Yoga is pleased to present the teachings of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the 14th century master-text that details the science of the Willful Union of the Sun & Moon disks. This course is part of the 4 Yoga Teacher Training Course, which comprises of Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Samkhya Yoga, Pancha Tattva Asana Kriya and Pancha Tattva Pranayama Kriya. The word Pradipika means to shed complete light on. Complete light on what? Light on the System and Techniques of Hatha Yoga. This text was composed in the 15th century, by Yogi Svtmrma. In the very first chapter of this masterwork, Yogi Svtmrma clearly gives his intent behind the composition of this text. By Yog Swtmrmas time, (approx. 14 th -15 th Cent. AD) Raja Yoga had already become so ancient a science of Yoga, with such an inordinate number of lineages andindividual Yogs claiming their own interpretations of the system, that the original Lineage teachings of Yoga seemed at risk of disappearing from the public consciousness. Yog Swtmrma, out of compassion, sees the need for a clear understanding of the ancient Yogic view, its system and techniques, so that aspirants may overcome the perplexity born through multiple and varied interpretations of Yoga. To this end, the Clear Light on Haha /Haha Pradpika has been composed by Yog Swtmrma. In this module, students would be introduced to the following topics as concerns this text - The Definition, Objective and Method of PranayamaThe Advanced Techniques of PranayamaThe 3 Stages of PranayamaWarning of Pranayama SadhanaThe Preparatory Practices for Pratyahara of Sense InternalizationThe Indicators of Success Entry to the Higher Yogas (Raja Yoga) through the Regular Practice of Pranayama