Hatha Yoga is a particular system of Yoga described by Yogi Swatmarama, a yogic sage of the 15th century in India, and compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Hatha Yoga teaches you techniques that are related to the physical control of the body.
Rythmic breathing methods called Pranayama and postures known as Asanas are used.
Hatha yoga contains substantial tantric influence, and marks the first point at which chakras and kundalini were introduced into the yogic canon.
The word Hatha consists of two polar opposites.
Ha means sun, Tha means moon.
Ha is masculine, Tha is feminine.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular form of Yoga.
Hatha Yoga in its many modern variations is the style that most people actually associate with the word "Yoga" today.
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