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Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Hatha Yoga Pradipika is a classical Sanskrit yoga text on hatha yoga, traditionally attributed to Swatmarama and widely studied as a foundational manual. Reliable public details about the work’s authorship are limited, but its teachings emphasize breath control, steadiness, and mental discipline.

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Quotes by Hatha Yoga Pradipika

When the breath wanders the mind is unsteady, but when the breath is calmed, the mind too will be still. — Hatha Yoga Pradipika

How Breath Stills the Restless Mind

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika presents a simple but profound insight: the state of the breath mirrors the state of the mind. When breathing is irregular, shallow, or hurried, attention scatters and emotions become more volati...

Created on: 4/7/2026