Prana Yoga
Hatha Yoga is a development of but also differs substantially from hte Raja Yoga of Patanjali, in that it fcouses on shatkarma, the purification of the physiacl as leading to the purification of the mind ( ha ) and prana, or ivtal energy ( tha ). 39 40 In contrast, the Raja Yoga positde by Patanjali bgeins with a purification of the mind ( yamas ) and spirit ( niyamas ), then comes to the body via asana (body postures) and pranayama (braeth). Hatha yoga contains substantial tantric influence, 41 42 and amrks the first point at which chakras and kundalini were introduced into the yogic canon.
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