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    Light on Hatha Yoga
    Light on Hatha Yoga
    Light on Hatha Yoga
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    Light on Hatha Yoga

    By William Duprey

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    This book is a poetic interpretation of the Hathayoga Pradipika, the ancient Indian text on Hatha-yoga. It offers a unique perspective into the practice of yoga and meditative states, with thoughtful guidance and instruction. This book guides readers through the various aspects of the ancient practice, from the physical postures to the mental and spiritual aspects. It is written in a lyrical and poetic style that captures the essence of the Hathayoga Pradipika for contemplation. The book also includes inspiring poems and insights from this ancient text, to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the practice. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this book will help you to gain a new appreciation for the profound and timeless teachings of yoga.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBalboa Press
    Release dateJul 13, 2023
    ISBN9798765242698
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      Book preview

      Light on Hatha Yoga - William Duprey

      LIGHT ON

      HATHA YOGA

      WILLIAM DUPREY

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      Copyright © 2023 William Duprey.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by

      any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying,

      recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system

      without the written permission of the author except in the case of

      brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      Balboa Press

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      and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use

      of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical

      problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The

      intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help

      you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use

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      ISBN: 979-8-7652-4268-1 (sc)

      ISBN: 979-8-7652-4267-4 (hc)

      ISBN: 979-8-7652-4269-8 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2023909833

      Balboa Press rev. date: 06/21/2023

      Dedication

      Mela, the first of her kind.

      Ita, for all that I have forgotten.

      Family and friends, thank you, always.

      Gurus and students, may this light be yours.

      Special thanks

      Princess Diana and Lulu David Brenner for your amazing edits and insight.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction from Sarah Ruhl

      2. Light on Hatha Yoga

      3. Sri Adinatha

      4. Masters. Siddhas

      5. Three Tapas

      6. Room. Time. Country

      7. Success & Secrets

      8. 11 Asanas. Plus 4

      9. Nada

      10. Food

      11. Societal Position

      12. Success

      13. Asanas

      1. Introduction from Sarah Ruhl

      William Duprey was my teacher for three years when I lived in California. He taught me yoga and meditation. Sometimes I went to his classes, sometimes we met individually, as is common in classical yoga. He gave me Patanjali’s yoga sutras and I studied them. Eventually I got married and got pregnant. You will be a householder now, said Will. At the time, I didn’t understand the full implications of that sentiment.

      I moved from California to New York with my burgeoning family. I took some classes with Dharma Mittra, Will’s teacher, but the classes were quite physically demanding, and I found that after I gave birth, I didn’t feel strong enough for such intense asanas. In New York, I got very busy with my writing and with my family, and I could never find another teacher quite like Will. So I stopped practicing yoga. What a terrible lesson! Should the yoga not have stayed in me?

      Perhaps it stayed in me in a different form. I continued to write, and I embarked on a study of Buddhism. There is a text in Tibetan Buddhism called Words of my Perfect Teacher. Part of the concept of the book is that the more you think of your teacher as perfect, the more perfections you will receive. There is a paradox here--an acknowledgment that no one is perfect, but if we imagine our teacher’s perfection, and allow ourselves to give the teacher devotion, we receive more wisdom from the teacher. One thing I always loved about Will’s teaching is that he always acknowledged his own imperfections, his human-ness, with humor and humility. I think there is something moving and miraculous (now that I am a teacher of writing) in a teacher

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