THE
HISTORY OF ASATANGA YOGA
The history of yoga is
complex and elusive. It covers a vast time-span. a huge area and is largely
uncatalogued. Although texts relating to yoga exist, many may have been lost or
destroyed. Untangling the precise history of yoga is almost impossible —
something which helps to preserve yoga’s mystique.
Yoga
is part of a system of Indian philosoph) which appeared around 2.000 years ago.
Its key text, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (see pages 18—19). is primarily
concerned with the nature of the mind. It does not include descriptions of yoga
postures. mentionmg only a seated pose for meditation. The form of yoga that
works through the medium of the physical body using postures. breathing
exercises and cleansing practices is known as Hatha yoga. and it is derived
from a number of different traditions including classical yoga and Tantric
texts. The aim of Hacha yoga is liberation from the cycle of rebirth within one
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