Hatha yoga Hatha yoga Hatha yoga is a branch of Yoga, one of the six schools of Hinduism. The Sanskrit word "haṭha" literally means "force" and thus alludes to a system of physical techniques. In India hatha yoga is associated in popular tradition with the 'Yogis' of the Natha Sampradaya through its mythical founder Matsyendranath. Matsyendranath, also known as Minanath or Minapa in Tibet, is celebrated as a saint in both Buddhist and Hindu tantric and hatha yoga schools. However, James Mallinson associates hatha yoga with the Dashanami Sampradaya and the mystical figure of Dattatreya. According to the Dattatreya Yoga Śastra, there
Jnana Prabodhini Prashala Jnana Prabodhini Prashala Jnana Prabodhini Prashala, is a high school located in Sadashiv Peth, Pune, India. It was started by educationist, Dr. V. V. Pendse, in 1962. The principal of the school is Dr. Milind Naik A hostel is available for students coming from outside of Pune, for boys only. The school admits students to Class 5 on the basis of a two-step entrance test. Prospective students are required to give a test on reasoning ability and mathematics. Selected students have to attend an interview and write an additional test. 40 boys and 40 girls are short-listed for admission. The