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Yogi Gorakanath

Gorakanath, a.k.a. Gorakshanath (late 10th-early 11th century?), master yogi, founder of the Kanphata Yogis, an order of religious ascetics who stress the practice of Hatha Yoga. He is said to have even surpassed his guru Matsyendranath in his mastery of yoga.

He is the author of the Goraksha Shataka.


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