The word hatha means determined
or persuasive. Hatha yoga refers to a set of substantial
exercises (known as asanas or postures), and sequences of asanas, planned to
align your skin, muscles, and bones. The postures are also designed to open the
many channels of the body—mainly the main channel, the spine—so that vigor can
flow freely.
Hatha is
also translated as ha meaning "sun" and tha denotation "moon." This
refers to the balance of masculine aspects—active, hot, sun—and womanly
aspects—receptive, cool, moon—within all of us. Hatha yoga is a path toward
creating balance and uniting opposites. In our substantial bodies we develop a
balance of strength and flexibility. We also learn to balance our effort and
surrender in each pose.
Hatha yoga
is a powerful tool for self-transformation. It asks us to bring our attention
to our breath, which helps us to still the fluctuations of the mind and be more
present in the unfolding of each moment.
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