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The (also known as the Goraksha Paddhati ) is a foundational text of Hatha Yoga attributed to the 11th-century sage Guru Gorakshanath. It outlines the "six limbs of yoga" ( shadanga-yoga ) and focuses on balancing physical energy and consciousness. Core Teachings
The practices aim to create a harmonious balance between the body, mind, and vital energy, leading to a state of non-duality with Brahman. Key PDF Resources and Editions
The ten movements of Prana (vital breath) governing physical and mental functions. 2. The Awakening of Kundalini Shakti
The text is attributed to , the chief disciple of Matsyendranath and a legendary figure in the Nath Sampradaya (tradition). Gorakshanath is credited with formalizing Hatha Yoga, shifting it from purely tantric rituals toward a disciplined system of physical and mental control. The Goraksha Samhita is often cited as the first written text dedicated specifically to Hatha Yoga, predating the more famous Hatha Yoga Pradipika . 2. The Six Limbs of Yoga (Shadanga Yoga)
Turning the awareness inward away from external distractions.
To guide your reading of the PDF, here is a quick reference table of the six-fold path taught by Sage Gorakshanath: Sanskrit Term Practical Objective Steadying the physical body for meditation. Pranayama Purifying the 72,000 Nadis through breath control. Pratyahara Withdrawing the senses from external distractions. Dharana Fixing the mind on internal energetic points (Chakras). Dhyana Uninterrupted meditation on the Supreme Consciousness. Samadhi Complete dissolution of the individual ego into the Divine. Final Thoughts: Approaching the Text with Reverence
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