Swatmarama was a 15th-century yogi who is credited with writing the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is primarily focused on asanas, or physical postures.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes 150 asanas.

Asanas are practiced to improve flexibility, build strength, and promote relaxation.

Savasana, or corpse pose, is considered to be the most important asana in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Pranayama is practiced to control the breath, improve concentration, and reduce stress.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes 8 types of pranayama.

Ujjayi, or victorious breath, is considered to be the most important pranayama in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Mudras are practiced to seal the energy channels, improve concentration, and promote relaxation.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes 10 mudras.

Jnana Mudra, or the gesture of knowledge, is considered to be the most important mudra in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Bandhas are practiced to lock the energy in the body, improve concentration, and promote relaxation.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika describes 3 bandhas.

Mula Bandha, or the root lock, is considered to be the most important bandha in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

The ultimate goal of practicing hatha yoga is to achieve moksha, or liberation, by improving physical health, promoting mental well-being, and developing spiritual awareness.