What is hatha yoga ?

Hatha yoga is the method of yoga most commonly practiced in the West. The word “hatha”, which literally means “vigorous”, is the term generically used to describe the styles of yoga which focus on the use of physical postures (asanas) and the control of breath (pranayama).

Often misperceived just as a physical practice, it is also a mental practice that enables us to explore both body and mind. Yoga is not something we seek outside of ourselves; it is a way of existing by learning to be more present, here and now. Developing moment-to-moment awareness helps us work through emotional layers and discover the essence of who we really are, behind our layers of conditioning.