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(April 4, 2008)

Hatha Yoga 

Hatha yoga, in the twentieth century, is mainly practiced for health and vitality. It’s a marvelous means of exercising, stretching, and freeing the body so it can be a healthy, long-lived, and vital instrument of the mind and soul.

In addition, Hatha yogis can become extremely clear-minded and can concentrate well. However, a few yogis do practice Hatha yoga as their main method for spiritual realization. Their clear minds and pure, healthy bodies enable them to meditate easily.

In Sanskrit, ha means sun, tha means moon. Hatha yoga is the practice of harmonizing the body’s inner currents (principally the currents of Feeling, Thinking, Willing, and Acting) until they are in perfect balance.

Hatha Yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in the western world. It is best known as a series of body postures (asanas) such as the well known lotus position (Padmasana). 

The postures (asanas) of Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga positions are practiced largely in the West for their practical health benefits, and are often combined with meditation as spiritual and mental exercise and discipline.

Hatha Yoga

Increases Flexibility
Build Muscle
Increase Stamina And Endurance 
Improve Posture
Establish Good Breathing Habits
Prolong Youth
Relax Tension

Balance Metabolism