Hatha Yoga is an important Yoga type. Hatha Yoga is
an easy form of Yoga and is very popular in the United States and other
western countries. Hatha Yoga is said to be the basis of all Yoga
systems. The word Hatha is made of two words, "Ha" and "Tha",
Ha means "sun" and "Tha" means "moon."
Thus, Hatha Yoga refers to positive (sun) and to negative (moon)
currents in the system. The most suitable way to practice Hatha Yoga is
to begin with a calm and meditative bent of mind. Sit quietly for a few
moments and relax. Thereafter you can begin with the Hatha Yoga
practice, slowly, with control and grace. While doing the asanas you
must remember that you do not overstretch beyond a limit. Remember this
is not a competition. Hatha yoga is a complete fitness program and will
release endorphins in the brain as well as any regular exercise program.
Hatha yoga is the physical part of Yoga practice. Hatha yoga lays
emphasis on asanas, pranayama and dhyana (meditation). Another important
facet of Yoga is that it aims at balancing different energy flows within
the human body. About half of the nearly 200 Hatha Yoga asanas are
popular in the West. The Hatha Yoga postures range from the basic to the
complex, from the easy ones to the very challenging. Every movement in
Yoga is planned and controlled as a result of that they prove
revitalizing for both mind and body. Hatha Yoga exercises are intended
to ease tense muscles, to tone up the internal organs, and to improve
the body flexibility. The aim of accurate Yoga exercise is to improve
flexibility and strength of the body. When practiced in combination with
breathing techniques, Hatha yoga postures stimulate circulation,
digestion, nervous and endocrine systems of the body.
