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The word HATHA means willful or forceful.
Hatha yoga refers to a set of physical exercises (known as
asanas or postures), and sequences of asanas, designed to
align your skin, muscles, and bones. The postures are also
designed to open the many channels of the body–especially
the main channel, the spine–so that energy can flow freely.
Hatha is also translated as ha meaning
"sun" and tha meaning "moon." This refers to the
balance of masculine aspects–active, hot, sun–and feminine
aspects–receptive, cool, moon–within all of us. Hatha yoga
is a path toward creating balance and uniting opposites. In
our physical 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.
Selection of Hatha
Yoga Asanas
There are literally
hundreds of Hatha Yoga postures. However, in this website we
show you some of the main postures which are particularly
beneficial for maintaining and improving health.
Please note that this
website is only designed to provide you with interesting
information and cannot replace a good yoga book or an
instructor.
N.B. If you are
suffering from any health condition, it is advisable not to
perform these postures unless under the supervision of an
experienced yoga instructor.
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