![]() The word Hatha represents opposing energies. In fact it can be said that Hatha Yoga is an attempt to balance both mind and body with the help of physical postures or asanas. It includes purification processes, controlled breathing and calming and relaxing of the mind and the body. The physical postures which are a part of Hatha Yoga include Hatha Yoga Asanas which gives poise, strength and balance to the physical as well as the mental existence of the body. It is said that as the body gains physical balance the mind gets prepared for the path of enlightenment. Breathing in Hatha Yoga ![]() Relaxation in Hatha Yoga Relaxation in Hatha Yoga is basically avoiding the tense condition of the muscles in everyday life. With the practice of Hatha Yoga, a state of relaxation reacts upon the mind and the mind is able to regain its normal poise and repose. Human Body and Hatha Yoga It has been said by the Yogis that the body is an instrument in which and by which the Spirit manifests and works. They know that the fleshly covering is necessary for man's manifestation and growth in this particular stage of his development. They know that the body is the ‘Temple of the Spirit’. And they, consequently, believe that the care and development of the body is as worthy a task as is the development of some of the higher parts of man, for with an unhealthy and imperfectly developed physical body the mind cannot function properly, nor can the instrument be used to the best advantage by its master, the Spirit. In fact that is the reason as to why care of the physical body or Hatha Yoga has gained a lot of prominence among the Yogis. Six Limbs of Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga includes six kinds of limbs. The six limbs of Hatha Yoga are Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Awakening of the Kundalini is an important part of the Hatha Yoga. It can be said that with the practice of Hatha Yoga, an individual is able to gain slender body, cheerful and happy face, bright eyes, a sense of well being, control over the bindu and purification of the Nadis. (Last Updated on : 26-05-2017) |
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Concepts in Hatha Yoga