Hatha yoga

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Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga (pronunciation: /ˈhɑːtə jəʊɡə/) is a branch of Yoga that emphasizes physical exercises to master the body along with mind exercises to withdraw it from external objects. The word Hatha means 'force' in Sanskrit, and may have this association because the early Indians believed that its practice was challenging and 'forced its results to happen' on the yogi.

Etymology

The term Hatha Yoga has been commonly used in the English language since the late 19th century. Its origins are in ancient India, and it is found in the earliest known yoga scripture, the Kurunta Yoga.

Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon. The word "Hatha" means willful or forceful. Hatha yoga is thus the “forceful” yoga that forms a bridge between our physical and mental powers.

Related Terms

  • Asana: The term for a yoga pose or posture.
  • Pranayama: The practice of breath control in yoga.
  • Mudra: A symbolic or ritual gesture in Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • Bandha: A term for the body locks in Hatha Yoga.
  • Yogi: A practitioner of yoga.
  • Yogini: Female practitioner of yoga.
  • Kundalini: The latent female energy believed to lie coiled at the base of the spine.

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