Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati – Fourth Revised Edition

Widely regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative yoga manual ever published, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati is the definitive reference for yoga practitioners and teachers around the world. Published by the Bihar School of Yoga, this landmark text has been translated into numerous languages and used as the primary textbook by yoga schools and teacher training programmes globally for over five decades.

This Fourth Revised Edition presents the complete system of classical hatha yoga in meticulous detail — covering asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), mudras (psychic gestures), and bandhas (energy locks) with step-by-step instructions, anatomical awareness notes, and guidance on therapeutic applications, contraindications, and the subtle energetic effects of each practice.

More than just a technical manual, Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha is a complete guide to the science and philosophy of yoga — one that bridges the ancient wisdom of the Bihar tradition with the needs of the modern practitioner.

What This Book Covers

• Asanas: Over 80 classical yoga postures with detailed step-by-step instructions, benefits, contraindications, and practice notes
• Pranayama: Complete breathing practices including Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, and more
• Mudras: Hand, body, and head gestures that redirect prana and deepen meditative awareness
• Bandhas: Mula Bandha, Uddiyana Bandha, Jalandhara Bandha, and Maha Bandha — with full instructions and effects
• Therapeutic applications of yoga practices for common health conditions
• The philosophy and energetic principles underlying each category of practice

Who This Book Is For

• Yoga practitioners at all levels — from beginners to advanced students
• Yoga teachers and teacher trainers seeking a comprehensive reference
• Students of the Bihar School of Yoga and the Satyananda tradition
• Anyone building a serious personal yoga practice or professional yoga library

Format: Paperback (Fourth Revised Edition, 2008)  |  Author: Swami Satyananda Saraswati  |  Publisher: Bihar School of Yoga  |  ISBN: 9789386383600

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