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Gheraṇḍa-saṃhitā

Kāśī (Varanasi) · 1700

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Yogic Seals (Mudrā)

discussed · passages

The 'seals' of haṭha-yoga — its most guarded techniques for conserving and rousing the inner power.

The Coiled Power (Kuṇḍalinī)

discussed · passages

A serpent of energy asleep at the base of the spine — wake it, and it rises toward the infinite.

Meditation (Dhyāna)

discussed · passages

Attention flowing unbroken toward one object — the steady deepening just before absorption.

Breath Control (Prāṇāyāma)

discussed · passages

Regulate the breath and you regulate the mind — the yoga's most direct lever on consciousness.

Posture (Āsana)

discussed · passages

'Steady and comfortable' — the settled seat that frees the mind to go deep.

Breath Retention (Kumbhaka)

applied · passages

The sealed pause between in-breath and out-breath — where haṭha-yoga gathers its power.

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A world of kindness shall be built · Psalms 89:3

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