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Hatha Yoga Success and Fail Factors

Hatha yoga is a system of physical exercises and breathing techniques used in yoga. It was founded by Shri Matsyendranath and its practices are outlined in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika written by Rishi Swatmarama of the Nath tradition. The text describes six obstructing factors, or bad habits, that can hurt yoga practice including overeating, overexertion, excessive talking, rigid rule adherence, too much social contact, and a fickle mind. It also lists six facilitating factors, or positive habits, for success in yoga such as enthusiasm, courage, patience, determination, faith, and avoiding spending time with negative people.

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Hatha Yoga Success and Fail Factors

Hatha yoga is a system of physical exercises and breathing techniques used in yoga. It was founded by Shri Matsyendranath and its practices are outlined in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika written by Rishi Swatmarama of the Nath tradition. The text describes six obstructing factors, or bad habits, that can hurt yoga practice including overeating, overexertion, excessive talking, rigid rule adherence, too much social contact, and a fickle mind. It also lists six facilitating factors, or positive habits, for success in yoga such as enthusiasm, courage, patience, determination, faith, and avoiding spending time with negative people.

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2nd Jan 2019

Guru Aradhna

Hatha Yoga
Synonym – Force
Founder - Shri Matsyendranath
Meaning – A system of physical exercises and breathing control used in yoga. OR A
synergy of two opp energy.

Hatha Yoga Pradipika


Written by – Rishi Swatmarama, he comes from the Nath tradition.
In order to make our yoga practice stronger and become a successful sadhaka, one need to
learn 6 facilitating and 6 obstructing factors in Hatha Yoga.

 BADHAKA TATTVA – FAIL – BAD habits that hurt your yoga.

a) Atyahara : Overeating
Overeating can lead to feeling sluggish mentally and physically. As yoga prepares the
mind and body, overeating will literally weigh you down.

b) Prayas / Pravas : Over Exertion / Over Travelling


Exerting yourself can lead to physical injury and mental exhaustion. Focus on balance
and give yourself rest, s you can really go for it when the time matters!

c) Prajalpa : Overtalking
Chatter gets out of control, you never have time for silence and reflection.
Remember, balance is key.

d) Niyam Agraha : Adhering to Rules- too much


Rules exist to organize, protect and direct. Adhering to rules too much can lead to
you not thinking with your own mind. Rules are there fore a reason, but should also
be questioned.

e) Jansangh : Excessive public contact


It is great to be social, but like all tings, you need some balance. Spending time with
others is great, but spend time with yourself, too!

f) Laulyam : Fickle mind


A mind that is always changing is distracting, and often doesn’t lead you very far.
Help control the stream of thought and try to cultivate focus.
 SADHAKA TATTVA – SUCCESS - habits that promote success in yoga.

a) Enthusiasm
When is enthusiasm not good? Being passionate and excited about something is
great. It makes a task fun, and gives you’re a positive, and often more grateful,
perspective.

b) Courage
Starting anything new takes some guts. The ebb and flow of life can also challenge
you- stay strong.

c) Patience
Results do not often happen quickly. It takes good old time and consistency. Stay
patient and enjoy the process.

d) Determination
Life gets in the way sometimes, but you decide to stop or to keep going. Don’t be
deterred- be determined!

e) Faith
Sometimes, you just need to have faith that it will work out. Believing in something
you can’t see can be tough, but it can also give you hope.

f) Avoid hanging out with jerks


Sometimes, we hang with jerks because we think we have to. But here is the thing-
you don’t. Investing time in people that don’t deserve your time, or that aren’t very
good people, bring you down. Honor yourself and stay away from them

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