Gheranda Samhita: A Treatise On Hatha Yoga

The Gheranda Samhita is a comprehensive guide to the practice of Hatha Yoga, written by the ancient sage Gheranda. This book, translated by Sris Chandra Vasu, provides a detailed description of the various postures, breathing techniques, and meditation practices that are essential to the Hatha Yoga tradition. The text is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the practice. The first chapter provides an overview of Hatha Yoga and its benefits, while the remaining chapters focus on specific practices such as asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and mudras (gestures). The book also includes detailed instructions on how to perform each practice, as well as tips for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Overall, The Gheranda Samhita is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the practice of Hatha Yoga, and provides a wealth of information on this ancient and transformative tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.