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VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 (2023)
The importance of hatha yoga for health in modern lifestyle with special reference of selected aasanas
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Shubham Rameshwar Bhongle, Sadashiv Javheri
Abstract
Yoga is the union of mind, body and spirit. It helps to establish a
connection with one's inner self. Yoga practice includes stretching and
balancing techniques, breathing, meditation and focusing on centering the mind
and spirit. Hatha yoga is a system of physical exercise and breath control used
in yoga. Asana, Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra, Tratka, Neti, Dhauti, Basti etc. in Hatha
Yoga. Samadhi is attained on the basis of painstaking actions, hence it is
called 'Hatha Yoga' but the texts on Hatha Yoga give a different etymology of
the word 'Hatha Yoga'. Accordingly, 'H' means Suryanadi and 'Th' means
Chandranadi. Suryanadi and Chandranadi are called breathing through the right
and left nostrils respectively. They are also called Pingala and Ida. The union
of these two is called Sushumna Nadi. This Sushumna Nadi has special importance
in Hatha Yoga. Hence the yoga achieved by the union of Ha Pingla) and Th Ida)
is Hatha Yoga. A radiant pulse called Kundalini resides in the body below the
navel and above the Muladhara Chakra. The goal of Hatha Yoga is to awaken it
and bring it to the Brahmarandhra in the head. This Kundalini awakening happens
only through Sushumna Nadi. This is the importance of Sushumna Nadi.
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How to cite this article:
Shubham Rameshwar Bhongle, Sadashiv Javheri "The importance of hatha yoga for health in modern lifestyle with special reference of selected aasanas". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 8, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 10-13.
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