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Originated of Hatha Yoga was in and around 15th century, which is credited to Swami Swatmarama, great Indian sage,. Literally, ‘Ha’ means ‘sun’ and ‘tha’ means ‘moon’. It also refers to the Sanskrit ‘nadis’ or channels of subtle energy starting at the base of the spine and culminating at the crown of the head. Through a series of physical exercises (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama), Hatha yoga cleanses these channels of toxins and negativity, so as to awaken the divine power (kundalini) in all beings.
Hatha Yoga is amiong the most widely practiced part of yoga, worldwide. Since Hatha Yoga is gentle in practicing hence it makes it well suited for the beginners. The benefits of Hatha yoga are manifold. It promotes and sustains flexibility of the joints through a series of graduated exercises. Adult beginners are often astonished at the level of flexibility they are able to attain through regular practice of the prescribed asanas. The muscles are gradually strengthened; endurance builds up too. The asanas benefit internal organs and glands, while pranayama improves lung function and induces a deep sense of calm. hence, all the aspects of a being, spiritual physical and psychological, stand to gain additional benefits from the practice of this form of Yoga.
Over the years, Hatha Yoga practitioners have not only diversified their techniques but also have created their own schools. Some of the best known schools are B.K.S. Iyengar’s Iyengar Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar’s Viniyoga and K. Pattabhi Jois’s Ashtanga Yoga.
Hatha Yoga is amiong the most widely practiced part of yoga, worldwide. Since Hatha Yoga is gentle in practicing hence it makes it well suited for the beginners. The benefits of Hatha yoga are manifold. It promotes and sustains flexibility of the joints through a series of graduated exercises. Adult beginners are often astonished at the level of flexibility they are able to attain through regular practice of the prescribed asanas. The muscles are gradually strengthened; endurance builds up too. The asanas benefit internal organs and glands, while pranayama improves lung function and induces a deep sense of calm. hence, all the aspects of a being, spiritual physical and psychological, stand to gain additional benefits from the practice of this form of Yoga.
Over the years, Hatha Yoga practitioners have not only diversified their techniques but also have created their own schools. Some of the best known schools are B.K.S. Iyengar’s Iyengar Yoga, T.K.V. Desikachar’s Viniyoga and K. Pattabhi Jois’s Ashtanga Yoga.
