THIS book is dedicated to that part of Yoga which deals with the development and attainment of a healthy physical constitution. The information gathered in this book is a passing on of old knowledge in an effort to make it accessible to people from all walks of life. Within the framework of the Science of Yoga this knowledge and instructions is called ‘Hatha Yoga’ and lies at the root of Yoga and its Higher Teachings. This knowledge comes naturally to each of us as our Instinctual Birth right. Often, through external influences like modern ways of living or misguided teaching, this Instinct has been derailed, diluted or changed during the course of lives, creating confusion later on when it seems impossible to return to these Natural ways. This book hopes to achieve a refreshing of this knowledge in its readers, where applicable fill in gaps, a correcting of strayed habits and bring to light Yogi Knowledge that has been passed on through the ages. That this knowledge be cemented into your hearts, where it may form a solid base to be used in your everyday lives and act as an incentive to pursue further along the Path of Wisdom of the Ancient Yogis Mysteries from the Ancient Yoga Philosophy unveiled and comprehensive guide to ‘Return to the Natural Way’ revealing the secrets to be or become a healthy human being. These instructions on Hatha Yoga have been passed on through the ages to better your life, and also includes practical asanas, pranayama, kriyas, mudras and bhandas explained. Presented with illustrative drawings, it is just what you have been looking for! PrefaceAbout the authorYoga VasisthaI. The Yogi Philosophy of Physical Well-Being, 1The Great Branches of Yoga, 1What is ‘Hatha Yoga?’, 2The Physical Body, 4The Divine Architect, 4The Vital Force, 5The CellLives of The Body, 8Control of the Involuntary System, 10Prana, 11Nourishment, 13Hunger vs. Appetite, 14Food, 17Water, 20Fresh Air, 24II. The Science of Breath, 27Yogi Breathing, 28Yogi Complete Breathing, 30Yogi Complete Breath Exercises, 32III. Physical Exercise, 35Sithilĭkarana Vyăyăma, 38Sŭrya Namaskăra, 42Ăsanas, 46Tădăsana, 47Trikonăsana, 48Părsvakonăsana, 50Natarăjăsana, 51Ardha Katicakrăsana, 52Pada Hastăsana, 53Ardha Chakrăsana, 54Vrksăsana, 55Garudăsana, 56Anjaneyăsana, 57Sirsăsana, 58Utthanpadăsana, 60Sarvăngăsana, 61Halăsana, 63Matsyăsana, 65Chakrăsana, 66Pavana Muktasana, 67Naukasana, 68Gomukhăsana, 69Makarăsana, 70Pascimottănăsana, 71Purvottanăsana, 72Ustrăsana, 73Suptravajrăsana, 74Bhujangăsana, 74Shalabhăsana, 75Dhanurăsana, 76Balăsana, 77Meru Vakrăsana, 78Ardha Matsyendrăsana, 78Kakăsana, 80Mayurăsana, 81Titli Ăsana, 82IV. Kriyas, Mudras and Bandhas, 85Kriyas, 86Mudras, 92Bandhas, 95V. Pranayama, 99Rules for pranayama, 101Samaveta Prănăyăma, 102Nadi Shodhana Prănăyăma, 102VI. The Science of Relaxation, 105Rules for Relaxation, 106Relaxation Exercises, 108Relaxation Through Stretching, 110Mental Relaxation, 111Savăsana, 112VII. Meditation, 115Meditation Techniques, 116Siddhăsana, 118Padmăsana, 120Veerăsana, 122Vajrăsana, 123VIII. Săntih Mantras, 125IX. Lead by the Spirit, 127X. Appendix, 131Daily Practice ProgramIndex of subjectsIndex of exercises