The word "hatha" means willful or forceful. Hatha yoga refers to a set of physical exercises (known as postures), and sequences of postures, designed to align your skin, muscles, and bones. What most people refer to as simply "yoga" is actually Hatha Yoga.
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FAQ's
What are the benefits?
The health benefits of Hatha are immense. Yoga relieves stress and promotes a deeper relaxation while still providing physical exercise. Classes range in intensity depending on the instructor.
Good for beginners?
Hatha is great for beginners. The Hatha practice is where all yoga is derived from and is a wonderful place for beginners to start. You will learn basic poses, relaxation techniques and terminology that you will find in almost every other style of yoga.
What to wear?
Hatha is recognized as a gentle style of yoga with a methodical pace between poses, so dress in something comfortable that will keep your muscles warm during the slower-paced moments in class. You can dress in both form-fitting and loose styles of clothing – whatever makes you feel most comfortable is best.
What to bring?
Bring the yoga essentials to a Hatha class: a mat, towel and a water bottle.
What to expect?
In Hatha, you can expect a slower-paced practice that focuses on breathing and learning poses. Hatha yoga is a great place to learn; however, intermediate and advanced students can also push themselves by holding poses deeper and longer. Expect simple breathing exercises and possibly some seated meditation. Since Hatha can mean a lot of different things and classes will vary depending on your instructor, expect a bit of diversity when attending different Hatha classes.
The health benefits of Hatha are immense. Yoga relieves stress and promotes a deeper relaxation while still providing physical exercise. Classes range in intensity depending on the instructor.
Good for beginners?
Hatha is great for beginners. The Hatha practice is where all yoga is derived from and is a wonderful place for beginners to start. You will learn basic poses, relaxation techniques and terminology that you will find in almost every other style of yoga.
What to wear?
Hatha is recognized as a gentle style of yoga with a methodical pace between poses, so dress in something comfortable that will keep your muscles warm during the slower-paced moments in class. You can dress in both form-fitting and loose styles of clothing – whatever makes you feel most comfortable is best.
What to bring?
Bring the yoga essentials to a Hatha class: a mat, towel and a water bottle.
What to expect?
In Hatha, you can expect a slower-paced practice that focuses on breathing and learning poses. Hatha yoga is a great place to learn; however, intermediate and advanced students can also push themselves by holding poses deeper and longer. Expect simple breathing exercises and possibly some seated meditation. Since Hatha can mean a lot of different things and classes will vary depending on your instructor, expect a bit of diversity when attending different Hatha classes.
