Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga. The Sanskrit word hatha literally means “force” and thus alludes to a system of physical techniques. What is Hatha Yoga? With this type of yoga, you move your body slowly and deliberately into different poses that challenge your strength and flexibility. while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. Hatha yoga places special emphasis on controlled breathing and posture.
A Yoga class described as “Hatha” will typically involve a set of physical postures (yoga poses) and breathing techniques. These are typically practised more slowly and with more static posture holds than a Vinyasa flow or Ashtanga class.
The benefits of Ashtanga Yoga
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Asana - yoga postures (practised in any style of 'yoga')
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Pranayama - breathing techniques.
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Mantra - chanting or reciting.
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Mudra - hand gestures.
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shatkriyas and shatkarmas cleansing techniques.
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type of visualisation.
Various Yoga Courses for Health & Fitness
Ashtanga Yoga
The eight limbs of yoga are yama (abstinences), niyama (obervances), asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (absorption). Ashtanga yoga is a powerful tool to tune the body. It improves focus, balance and coordination.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga includes postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), purification techniques (shat karmas) energy regulation techniques (mudra and bandha). The definition of yoga in the Hatha Yoga texts is the union of the upward force (prana) and the downward force (apana) at the navel centre (manipura chakra)
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga as excercise popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century, often promoted as a modern - day form of classical Indian yoga. He claimed to have learnt the system from his teacher, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. The style is energetic, synchronising breath with movements.