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modern postures used to stimulate The earliest references to hatha yoga are in Buddhist works dating from the eighth century.[190] The earliest definition of hatha yoga is found in the 11th century Buddhist text Vimalaprabha, which defines it in relation to the center channel, bindu etc.[191] The basic tenets of Hatha yoga were formulated by Shaiva ascetics Matsyendranath and Gorakshanath c. 900 CE. Hatha yoga synthesizes elements of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras with posture and breathing exercises.[192] Hatha yoga, sometimes referred to as the "psychophysical yoga",[193] was further elaborated by Yogi Swatmarama, compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika in 15th century CE. This yoga differs substantially from the Raja yoga of Patanjali in that it focuses on shatkarma, the purification of the physical body as leading to the purification of the mind (ha), and prana, or vital energy (tha).[194][195] Compared to the seated asana, or sitting meditation posture, of Patanjali's Raja yoga,[196] it marks the development of asanas (plural) into the full body 'postures' now in popular usage[197] and, along with its many modern variations, is the style that many people associate with the word yoga today.[198] It is similar to a diving board – preparing the body for purification, so that it may be ready to receive higher techniques of meditation. The word "Hatha" comes from "Ha" which means Sun, and "Tha" which means Moon.[199] Sikhism[edit] Various yogic groups had become prominent in Punjab in the 15th and 16th century, when Sikhism was in its nascent stage. Compositions of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, describe many dialogues he had with Jogis, a Hindu community which practiced yoga.[200] Guru Nanak rejected the austerities, rites and rituals connected with Hatha Yoga.[201] He propounded the path of Sahaja yoga or Nama yoga (meditation on the name) instead.[202] The Guru Granth Sahib states: Listen "O Yogi, Nanak tells nothing but the truth. You must discipline your mind. The devotee must meditate on the Word Divine. It is His grace which brings about the union. He understands, he also sees. Good deeds help one merge into Divination.

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