Hatha Yoga Yatra 1

Hatha Yoga Yatra I: Understanding Shatkarma by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati focuses on the foundational stage of Hatha Yoga—shatkarma, or the six purificatory actions. Published by Yoga Publications Trust as part of the "Second Chapter of Yoga" series, this book compiles satsangs given at Ganga Darshan Vishwa Yogapeeth. It takes the practice and understanding of physical purification to a deeper dimension, setting an authentic standard based on the original intentions of classical yoga.

Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati was born in Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh) in 1960 and was chosen by his guru, Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, to lead the Bihar School of Yoga. Appointed as the Head of Bihar School of Yoga in 1983 and founding Bihar Yoga Bharati in 1994, Swamiji has spent decades propagating yoga worldwide. In 2017, he was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contribution to yoga and humanity.

Hatha Yoga Yatra I: Understanding Shatkarma presents a profound exploration of the preliminary and essential stage of Hatha Yoga: shatkarma (the six purificatory practices). Authored by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati and published by Yoga Publications Trust, this book is a compilation of satsangs delivered during the Shatkarma Intensive program at Ganga Darshan Vishwa Yogapeeth.
​As part of the "Second Chapter of Yoga," which focuses on the consolidation, seriousness, and practical application of yoga, this text elevates physical purification beyond simple techniques to a deeper spiritual dimension. It serves as an authentic guide for practitioners seeking to purify the body and mind according to classical yogic traditions.