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अथासने दृढे योगी वशी हितमिताशनः । गुरूपदिष्टमार्गेण प्राणायामान्समभ्यसेत् ॥२:१॥
Athaasane dridhe yogee vashee hitamitaashanaha. Guroopadishtamaargena praanaayaamaansamabhyset.
Thus being established in asana and having control of the body), taking a balanced diet; pranayamas should be practised according to the instructions of the guru.
Hatha Yoga Pradipika (2:1)
