Description
Saptang Yog presents a structured exploration of the seven-limbed yoga system associated with the Gheranda Samhita, connecting traditional yogic teachings with a study-oriented, contemporary perspective. The book is organized around seven progressive areas of practice: cleansing techniques (Shatkarma), asana, mudra and bandha, pratyahara, pranayama, dhyana, and samadhi.
The opening section introduces Shatkarma as a foundation for yogic practice, covering traditional purification methods and their place within the broader discipline. The asana section then examines 32 postures described in the Gheranda Samhita, while subsequent chapters explore mudras, energetic locks, sensory withdrawal, and breath-control practices.
The later chapters move toward inward practices. Pratyahara focuses on managing sensory attention, pranayama discusses eight forms of breath practice, and the meditation chapter introduces three approaches to dhyana. The final chapter addresses samadhi as the culminating limb of the sevenfold path.
Designed for yoga students, practitioners, teachers, researchers, and enthusiasts, this book offers a useful reference for understanding traditional yogic philosophy and practice in a systematic format.
