Dear Instructors,
I see nothing wrong with doing Sun Salutations and other traditional poses/stretches that
are usually considered "Hatha" Yoga. I think what the Master was referring to, when he wrote about the issue in the Yellow Book, were Yogi's who were doing it for money at carnivals. Contortionists, if you will.
The Five Tibetan Rites of rejuvenation are very similar to Hatha yoga, if not directly based on it.
When I look at the Master, I admit I do see physical tension.
I trust there are many Gnostic Instructors here who do forms of Hatha Yoga, but they do it
in a more conscious way which includes pranayama, mantra, comprehension, and ego elimination
simultaneous to the so-called "Hatha" yogic stretching, breathing, and posing.
Are my assumptions fair?
I am reading a book by Sami Sivananda where he gives no judgement either for or against Hatha Yoga.
Are there any other references to Hatha Yoga by the Venerable Master Samael Aun Weor?
Thanks.
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