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What is hatha yoga???
I haven't heard of that.
Miss Amber, I love hatha yoga! I have a book and a video I use. My whole body feels great after a yoga session. I don't meditate however, LOL!
I got this definition from the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hatha yoga
Author: Douglas Dupler
"Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in America. It is the branch of yoga which concentrates on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha yoga uses bodily postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There are nearly 200 hatha yoga postures, with hundreds of variations, which work to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands, and tissues. Hatha yoga postures also stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility.
. . . There are several branches of yoga, each of which is a different path and philosophy toward self-improvement. Some of these paths include service to others, pursuit of wisdom, non-violence, devotion to God, and observance of spiritual rituals. Hatha yoga is the path which has physical health and balance as a primary goal, for its practitioners believe that greater mental and spiritual awareness can be brought about with a healthy and pure body."
If you want more info you can go to this link:
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2603/0000/2603000064/p1/article.jhtml