Shatkarma

Shatkarma (Sanskrit: षटकर्मन ṣaṭkarman), also known as Shatkriya,[1] refers to the Yogic practices involving purification of the body.

These practices, outlined by Yogi Swatmarama in the Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā as kriya, are:[1][2][3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Shatkarmas - Cleansing Techniques, in Yoga Magazine, a publication of Bihar School of Yoga
  2. Muktibodhananda, Swami. (1985). Hatha Yoga Pradipika. New Delhi India: Thomson Press India, for The Yoga Publications Trust.
  3. These techniques and their practice are outlined in considerable detail by Swami Rama in his two volume set:
    Rama, Swami. (1988). Path of Fire and Light, Volume I: Advanced Practices of Yoga. Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Himalayan Institute Press.
    Rama, Swami. (1988). Path of Fire and Light, Volume II: A Practical Companion to Volume I. Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Himalayan Institute Press.

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