What is Hatha Yoga?
The Sanskrit word Ha is the sun and tha is the moon. The sun principle is the prana (life force or breath) in the body. The moon principle refers to apana (physiological force operating in the lower part of the body). Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj,“to unite.”The union of prana and apana is the objective of this system of yoga. The union is achieved mainly through asanas (yogic postures) and pranayama (breath control).
The Practice
Asanas (postures) linked together by a succession of easeful transitional movements synchronized with the
breath are called vinyasas. Pranayama. As long as there is breath in the body, there is life.”Pranayama (breath exercise) is the connecting link between the mind and body. The mind can become attuned to follow the breath and consequently
attain one pointedness, clarity. Meditation helps create qualitative and permanent changes in the mind. Asana, pranayama and meditation combined can increase health, happiness and self knowledge.
breath are called vinyasas. Pranayama. As long as there is breath in the body, there is life.”Pranayama (breath exercise) is the connecting link between the mind and body. The mind can become attuned to follow the breath and consequently
attain one pointedness, clarity. Meditation helps create qualitative and permanent changes in the mind. Asana, pranayama and meditation combined can increase health, happiness and self knowledge.