| The word Hatha is a Sanskrit word and means 'union'. | | | | when practising these techniques are:o relaxation of |
| This type of yoga aims at joining the physical body, | | | | the mind and body and release of muscular and |
| mind and spirit. ' Ha' - is for sun and 'Tha' - is for moon. | | | | mental tensiono improvement in the balance between |
| This is the joining of opposing forces. | | | | mind and bodyo will improve the strength and tone of |
| The 'Ha' or 'Sun' energy is practised with the postures | | | | muscleso will increase the bodies flexibilityo helps to |
| or 'asanas' and the 'Tha' or 'Moon' is practised using | | | | purify the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, circulatory |
| mudras, meditation pranayama and relaxation. | | | | and nervous systemso improves oxygenation of the |
| This type of yoga includes gentle stretches to release | | | | blood and organso reduces stresso creates |
| tension from the body, postures that help to align the | | | | calmnesso improves immune functiono will give a |
| body and increase energy flow, breathing techniques | | | | general increased sense of well being. |
| that also help to promote energy flow and relaxation | | | | Generally, a Hatha Yoga class is more likely to be a |
| to help settle the nervous system and also calm the | | | | slow paced stretching class, holding the stretches for a |
| mind. | | | | little longer. It will also include simple breathing exercises |
| Hatha Yoga has been practised for thousands of | | | | and often some meditation. |
| years and those who practise it have an better sense | | | | If you are new to yoga then Hatha Yoga is definitely a |
| of health and well being. They also have an increased | | | | great place to start. It will help you to learn the basic |
| inner awareness and tend to feel more at peach with | | | | poses and techniques and become comfortable with |
| themselves. | | | | yoga in general. |
| Some of the many benefits that you can receive | | | | |