#20 Benefits and Limitations of Hathayoga | The Synthesis of Yoga | ManojPavithran

Welcome to ‘The Synthesis of Yoga’ by Sri Aurobindo.
Chapter 4, The Systems of Yoga, paragraphs 8,9,&10
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Hathayoga aims to surpass Nature's equilibrium in the body by harnessing an immense force of Prana. Its key practices, āsana and prāṇāyāma, stabilise the body and cleanse the system to control and maximise vital energy. While these methods can lead to remarkable health, longevity, and heightened faculties, they demand significant time and energy, often isolating practitioners from ordinary life. Consequently, although Hathayoga achieves notable physical and dynamic results, these gains come at a high cost and may not contribute effectively to the broader world.
Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was a multifaceted Indian revolutionary, yogi, philosopher, and poet. He envisioned humanity at an evolutionary crossroads, declaring, "man is a transitional being." He believed we face a crucial choice: continue on our current path or embrace a transformative evolution towards a brighter future.
Sri Aurobindo's monumental work, "The Synthesis of Yoga," deconstructs and synthesises the rich diversity of Indian yoga traditions. It culminates in his revolutionary Integral Yoga, a powerful vision and method for transforming human nature through the power of the divine Shakti, revealing Earth's potential for evolutionary transformation.
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It's like I'm reading two books at once! I get the teaching of Sri Aurobindo and, in this chapter #20, an explanation of Hathayoga, thank you.

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