A comprehensive work about theory practice and philosophy of authentic Hatha-Yoga as it has
been laid down in the fundamental textbooks of the Yoga-Shastra ("Hatha-Yoga Pradipika"
"Gheranda-Samhita" "Shiva-Samhita" "Patanjali Yoga-Sutra" and the "Yoga-Upanishads"). The
book is for the seeker with high expectations who is longing for deep transformation and
self-realization. Written in clear and precise language the book gives insight into the
authentic practice of Yoga which has always been shrouded in mystery and has often given way
to many wrong and misleading interpretations. In 1979 the author was initiated into the
exciting secrets of original Hatha- or Kundalini-Yoga - one of the most powerful systems by
which to attain emancipation and liberation - by his Guru Dhirendra Brahmachari. Devoted
entirely to his Sadhana Reinhard spent long periods of complete isolation in the Indian
Kashmir learning about all the aspects of the awakening of the mystic serpent power Kundalini.
With this work he wants to hand over the great heritage of his master to other human beings in
order to enable them to profit from this old wisdom. The Kundalini-Shakti is the essence of
Hatha-Yoga and without her awakening it is impossible to find the entrance into the labyrinth
of ourselves and begin the dangerous journey of self-discovery. "The Kundalini sleeping in the
region of the coccyx is the reason for the emancipation of the Yogi and for the bondage of the
ignorant. One who knows her knows Yoga." (Hatha-Yoga Pradipika chapter III verse 107)
