The Nāths, “lords”, are an order of Śaiva yogins whose legendary founders are Matsyendranāth and his disciple Gorakhnāth. They developed many haṭha yoga techniques and sought bodily immortality and liberation in life. Their influence spread across India and into Sufi and Sant circles.
Nāth
A tradition of Śaiva yogins, founded according to legend by Matsyendranāth and Gorakhnāth, central to haṭha yoga.
Also: Nath, Natha