sandeyeYoga Styles: Hiranyagarbha-Yoga
November 24th 2008 16:29
Hiranyagarbha is a Hindu deity. The word 'hiranyagarbha' translates into 'the gold embryo' or into 'golden clothing'; therefore, Hiranyagarbha is usually seen as a sun-god. Much mentioned in Hindu religious texts, the deity Hiranyagarbha is attributed as one of several original promoters of Yoga, along with Shiva and Vishnu.
The Hiranyagarbha tradition of Yoga is said to pre-date Patanjali's form. It stems from teachings contained in the Yoga Sutras and Mahabharata, amongst other ancient Hindu texts. Hiranyagarbha Yoga is said to be the predominant Vedic yoga tradition, from which Patanjali's version stemmed at a latter date. Hiranyagarbha is often attributed as the founder of the Yoga system; the deity regarded as the original knower of Yoga.
Little information is given in regard to the practice of Hiranyagarbha Yoga, with most references pertaining to the theory, philosophy, or origin of the system rather than its actual practice.
The Hiranyagarbha tradition of Yoga is said to pre-date Patanjali's form. It stems from teachings contained in the Yoga Sutras and Mahabharata, amongst other ancient Hindu texts. Hiranyagarbha Yoga is said to be the predominant Vedic yoga tradition, from which Patanjali's version stemmed at a latter date. Hiranyagarbha is often attributed as the founder of the Yoga system; the deity regarded as the original knower of Yoga.
Little information is given in regard to the practice of Hiranyagarbha Yoga, with most references pertaining to the theory, philosophy, or origin of the system rather than its actual practice.
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