Why did Sufis adopt Hatha Yoga techniques?

Sufis recognized that physical discipline and breath control helped quiet the mind and prepare the heart for divine remembrance (Zikr).

Medieval Mysticism Convergence

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: With reference to Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. Hath Yog was practised by Nathpanthis. 2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Hath Yog was a central practice of the Nathpanthis and was also significantly adopted by Sufi mystics for meditation and breath control in medieval India.

Exam Year

2019

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ID: HIS_PHI_2019_47 Ref: Chapter: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions

With reference to Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Hath Yog was practised by Nathpanthis.
2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct?1. Hath Yog was practised by Nathpanthis.2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Hath Yog, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Hath Yog was practised by Nathpanthis.
2. Hath Yog technique was also adopted by the Sufis.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: