Hatha yoga (/ ˈhʌtə, ˈhɑːtə /; Sanskrit हठयोग, IAST: haṭhayoga) [2] is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques to try to preserve and channel vital force or energy./Illo_Yoga-5d677bdca6e249c7a9eb4005e3dab0e3.jpg)
Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques to channel vital energy sources. In Sanskrit, Hatha translates to force. The practice involves breath, body, and mind, and classes are usually 45 minutes to 90 minutes and include breathing, yoga poses, and meditation.
Hatha yoga is one of the most popular styles of yoga. It's both a catchall term for many types of yoga that link together physical poses with breathing, as well as an indicator of a slower, more alignment-focused class.
Discover Hatha yoga, its history, benefits, and how it balances body, breath, and mind for overall well-being.
Hatha in Sanskrit literally means ‘stubborn’. Therefore, Hatha Yoga means the stubborn practice of yoga without the interference of the five senses and the mind.