Hatha yoga is a type of yoga practise. Hatha is a Sanskrit word that means ‘force’ and refers to a set of physical techniques. Hatha Yoga is based on a thorough study of the body’s mechanics, and it incorporates yogic postures, or yogasanas, to help the system maintain higher energy dimensions. One may modify and improve their way of thinking, feeling, and experiencing life by practicing this fundamental science.

 

Hatha yoga is said to be good for harmonising the body and mind. The sun is represented by the letter ‘ha,’ and the moon is represented by the letter ‘tha,’ therefore it implies uniting and balancing the energy of the sun and moon. Asanas, pranayama, mantras, mudras and visualisation are some of the physical techniques. Poses in Hatha yoga are maintained for five or more breaths, to establish the breath while remaining in a position.

This yoga is a seven-fold yoga that helps in cleansing, improving, and regulating the body, relaxing the mind, freeing yourself, and achieving inner peace and radiance. Hatha yoga incorporates a healthy diet for detoxifying the body, asanas for toning the body, and meditation for clearing the mind, so it’s a good choice if you want to lose weight and tone your body.