The Gheranda Samhita

Synopsis

"The yogi should visualize a sublime ocean of nectar in his heart, with an island of jewels in its middle whose sand is made of gemstones. In every direction there are kadamba trees with abundant flowers. Bees and cuckoos buzz and call there. He should steady himself and visualize a great jeweled pavilion..." This definitive edition of the most encyclopedic root text of Hatha Yoga contains a new introduction, the original Sanskrit, a new English translation, and photographs of the asanas and mudras. Book jacket.