Hatha Yoga: Theory and Practice. Volume 1 of the ancient Indian doctrine of psychophysical perfection

New Book V.P. Afanasyeva is dedicated to Hatha Yoga, the ancient Indian eclectic teaching of psychophysical perfection. The historical roots in the tantric practice of bodily prosperity (Kaya-Sadhana), it incorporated the life-giving elements of alchemy (rasayana), shivaism, Shaktism (in the form of the Kundalini doctrine), advate-wedants and some other esoteric schools. In a consistent form, deliberately avoiding excursions into the history of Hatha Yoga and difficult to understand the reader of its philosophical aspects, the author, page by the page, reveals the content of Hatha Yoga with an unchanged accent on its final spiritual goals-self-knowledge. The book introduces the reader into the interesting world of the unique Psychophysical culture, deservedly gaining world recognition, generously shares with the reader his experience of close many years of interaction with it, as a researcher and practice. Many questions are covered by the author from unexpected positions, contrary to the established representation