Contents – I. SATKARMA, 1. Dhauti Kriyas, 2. Vastra Dhauti, 3. Danda Dhauti, 4. Baghi, 5. Agnisara, 6. Mula Sodhana, 7. Gajakarani, 8. Neti Kriya, 9. Trataka, 10. Kapalabhati, 11. Nauli, 12. Sankhapraksalana, 13. Vasti, 14. Cakri Karma,

II. MUDRAS, Importance of Mudras,

BANDHAS, 1. Jalandhara Bandha, 2. Uddiyana Bandha, 3. Mula Bandha,

ADHARA MUDRAS, 1. Asvini Mudra,

MUDRAS WITH COMBINATION OF BANDHAS, 1. Maha Mudra, 2. Maha Bandha, 3. Maha Vedha,

POSTURAL MUDRAS, 1. Tadagi Mudra, 2. Matangini Mudra, 3. Pasini Mudra, 4. Yoga Mudra, 5. Viparitakarani, 6. Kaki Mudra, 7. Bhujangini Mudra,

MEDITATION MUDRAS, 1. Sambhavi Mudra, 2. Khecari Mudra, 3. Nabho Mudra, 4. Sanmukhi Mudra, 5. Panca Tattva Dharana Mudras, 6. Sakticalani Mudra, 7. Manduki Mudra,

III. PRANAYAMA, PRANA AND CONSCIOUSNESS, 1. Indra’s Proposition of Prana as Consciousness, 2. Relationship Between Air and Prana, 3. Air as the Cosmic Energy, 4. Primacy of Prana over Senses and Mind, 5. Convertibility of Prana into Consciousness, 6. Development of Self from within the Vital, 7. Transformation of the Physical into the Vital and Mental, 8. Germ of the Instincts of Self-Protection and Procreation, 9. Sygyzy of Life-Force and Consciousness, 10. Consciousness and the Instinct for Possession,

PRANAYAMA, 1. Importance of Pranayama, 2. Suitable Place for Practice, 3. Who should Start the Practice of Pranayama, 4. Best Seasons for Starting the Practice of Pranayama, 5. Diet during the Practice of Pranayama, 6. Prohibited Food and Acts during the Practice, 7. Method of Pranayama, 8. Time of Practice and Duration, 9. Attitude during Practice, 10. Safety in the Practice of Pranayama, 11. Obstacles in the Path of Yoga, 12. Benefits of Pranayama, 13. Final Aim of Sahita Kumbhaka,

PRANAYAMA FOR BEGINNERS, 1. Sukhapurvaka (Rhythmic/Yogic Breathing), 2. Anuloma-Viloma (Alternate Nostril Breathing), 3. Nadi Sodhana,

PRANAYAMA FOR ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS, 1. Surya-Bheda Kumbhaka (Piercing of the Pingala Nadi), 2. Ujjayi (Snoring Breath), 3. Bhastrika (Bellows Breathing), 4. Bhramari (Beetle Droning), 5. Sitali (Cooling Breath), 6. Sitkari (Hissing Breath), 7. Murccha (Swooning Breath), 8. Plavini, 9. Candra-Breath (Piercing of the Ida Nadi),

IV. UNCLASSIFIED PRANAYAMAS FROM THE UPANISADS,

V. KUMBHAKA PADDHATI OF RAGHUVIRA (Selected Verses),

VI. PRATYAHARA,

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