Join Stacy Ingham and the AYS Raleigh Community for a discussion and exploration of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a manual for Hatha yoga written by Swatmarama in Sanskrit in the 15th century. The title translates as “Light on Hatha Yoga” and connects the teaching’s lineage to Matsyendranath of the Nathas. It is among the most influential surviving texts on hatha yoga, being one of three class texts alongside the Gheranda Samhita and the Shiva Samhita.
Chapter 1 deals with setting the proper environment for yoga, the ethical duties of a yogi, and the asanas.
Chapter 2 deals with pranayama and the satkarmas.
Chapter 3 discusses the mudras and their benefits.
Chapter 4 deals with meditation and samadhi as a journey of personal spiritual growth.
As students of Ashtanga yoga, a form of Hatha yoga, a study of this text offers a way to connect our practice to the yogis of the past, and gain understanding through that connection.
The format for this study group will be informal, with students encouraged to bring their insights and questions. Participants should purchase and bring with them any translation/commentary of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. There may be some chanting and meditation, but no asana practice. All Levels Welcome
We’ll meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm for 6 weeks, beginning September 6th, and ending October 11th.
This course will be offered In House and Online via Zoom, with recordings offered to those who cannot attend live.
$100 for the 6-week Session