What is hatha yoga?
Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following similar concept as yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative.
Relaxation and meditation
Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures or asanas, purification practices, controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation.
Poise, balance and strength
Asanas teach poise, balance and strength and are practised to improve the body’s physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment.
