Hatha Yoga 101
Sep 29th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Anxiety, Depression, Featured, Hatha Yoga, Video, Yoga, Yoga InstructionWhen most Westerners think of yoga, they are usually thinking of Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is a simple yoga that is practiced throughout the West. It utilizes slow-paced stretching, simple breathing exercises and may include seated meditation. While very much physical in nature, it is a relaxed physical, and is a good way for beginners to become introduced to yoga and become familiar with its basic poses and relaxation techniques.
Introduced by Yogi Swatmarama, a 15th century Indian sage, Hatha Yoga is made up of two distinct Sanskrit words: “ha”, meaning sun, and “tha”, meaning moon. Hatha Yoga seeks to pull together or balance opposing elements within the body.
Hatha Yoga can help to relieve stress, anxiety, and tension, and it is a powerful method of combating even the depths of depression. Many other forms of yoga, such a Power, Bikram, Ashtanga and Kundalini all derive from Hatha Yoga.
Want an easy way to try Hatha Yoga? Welcome to the Internet! The following two videos are both introductory workouts running 43 and 55 minutes respectively. Namaste!
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