This week I have really delve into yogic philosophy. I started reading the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and find it fascinating. I was under the impression that most texts on yoga followed the precepts set down by Patanjali. The Pradipika clearly discounts the yamas and niyamas as needing to be done first and states that "experience has taught us that in order to practice yama and niyama, discipline and self-control, a certain quality of mind is needed.....therefore, before you try to practice self-discipline and self-control, you must also prepare yourself." I'm looking forward to reading more and learning how to clear the pranas and control the mind.
I'll keep you posted on what I learn!
Namaste'
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