What is Hatha Yoga
In Sanskrit ‘ha’ means sun and ‘ta’ means moon, and ‘yoga’ means to unite or join.
Hatha yoga is a practice of awareness of these two energies within us. Finding a balance between both light and dark, or masculine and feminine energy.
Existing for more than 10,000 years, Hatha Yoga is seen as the root of traditional yoga, which has led into many different branches and styles by different teachers.
In modern times since the western adoption of Yoga practice, Hatha Yoga can be described as a practice that incorporates longer holds within the postures to bring awareness to body, breath & mind.
Why should I practice Hatha yoga?
Hatha Yoga helps to bring balance to stressful modern life, with a practice that helps you to slow down and tune into your body.
What are the benefits of practicing Hatha yoga?
A Hatha Yoga practice will help to improve strength, flexibility, and reduce stress through mindful awareness of both body and breath.
Hatha Yoga vs Vinyasa - what’s the difference?
Vinyasa is a branch of Yoga that developed from Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga usually involves multiple breaths per posture/ asana, with a focus on balancing energies through the body during the practice. Vinyasa Yoga is a more flowing style of yoga that links movements together with breath. Typically one breath per movement, it is sometimes experienced as a faster style of Yoga.
Is Hatha Yoga beginner friendly?
Hatha Yoga is perfect for beginners as it teaches you to tune into your own body, and your own experience during the practice. The emphasis on body and breath awareness, and slower more mindful movements makes it a great introductory style of yoga.
How do I start practicing Hatha yoga?
You can join one of my classes, with options including in-studio, Private classes, and Outdoor Yoga in The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Hobart during the warmer months.
