Scriptural Roots of Nithya Kriya

Hatha Yoga Pradipika 2

This is a classic 15th century Sanskrit Hatha Yoga text, written by Swami Svatmarama, a disciple of Swami Gorakhnath. The book is dedicated to Adinatha or Bhagavan Paramaśiva, who is said to have revealed the secrets of Hatha Yoga to His Divine Consort Devi Paramaśivaśakti. Hatha Yoga Pradipika contains four major upadesha as (teachings), which reveal the correct understanding and practice of Āsanas, Prānāyāmā, Chakras, Bandhas, Kriyas, Shakti, Nadis, Mudras And Kundalini.