The mystical yoga teachings of the Upanishads
The first philosophical roots of yoga are found in the texts of the classical Upanishads, which are about 2,500 years old. This tradition of mystical yoga teachings was continued by the later Upanishads about 500 years ago.
Chandogya Upanishad: first mention of the Nadis
The oldest of the Upanishad texts originate from the 6th century B.C. – including the Chandogya Upanishads. This extract from chapter VIII.6 is perhaps the first mention of the nadis. more »
Katha Upanishad: Nadis – Energy channels of the heart
The Katha-Upanishad originates from the 5th century B.C:- in this extract from chapter II. iii the discussion is about the nadis, the energy channels of the heart. more »
Yoga Shikha Upanishad: about Hatha yoga and Raja yoga
The Yoga Shikha Upanishad probably originates from the 13th century. This extract from the first chapter probably present the earliest known tantric view of Hatha yoga and Raja yoga. This Upanishad is also the oldest text in which the two terms are defined. more »
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Upanishads, Yoga, Mystical teachings, Tradition
