Hatha Yoga

Hatha yoga is a type of yoga that was introduced by Yogi Seatmarama. This was a yogic sage that lived in India in the 15th century. This is the most popular form of yoga.

Several other styles of yoga originated from this type including Bikram Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The word “hatha” comes from two Sanskrit terms: “ha” which means “sun” and “tha” which means “moon”. Thus, the Hatha branch of yoga unites pairs of opposites.

Hatha Yoga strives to achieve balance between the body as well as the mind. It tries to free the spiritual elements of one’s mind through Asanas or physical poses, meditation and breathing techniques or Pranayama. Read more