Many people today think of Hatha Yoga when the word yoga is
mentioned. This is not the complete picture of yoga, though.
Hatha Yoga is physical yoga.
It is encompasses the physical exercises that generally
accompany the spiritual aspects of the traditional forms of
yoga.
Perhaps this misconception comes from the fact that most
western yoga is based on Hatha Yoga. Much of the
spirituality and discipline of the traditional forms of
yoga has disappeared from the western yoga.
This is not to say that you can't find traditional yoga in
the west, but rather that much of the yoga commonly seen or
heard of in the west is more physical and less spiritual.
Hatha Yoga is predominantly meant to prepare the body for
the spiritual path. The body is treated as a temple for the
Spirit in yoga.
Its believed that in order for the body to eventually host
the Guest it must be as impeccably maintained as is possible.
And as such, Hatha Yoga puts great emphasis on keeping the
body in excellent condition through asanas and a positive
mental state.
Asanas means comfortable, stable pose. They are exercises
that are designed to promote flexibility, physical comfort
and enhance both physical and mental energy.
These postures should not be confused with more common
exercises which are designed to help strengthen and develop
muscles. That is not their point.They were designed to
promote ultimate health and balance in the core of your body,
the organs, nervous system, circulatory system and mind.
Hatha Yoga is basically the foundation of all forms of
yoga. It is, essentially, the basis for which you will
develop your spiritual connection on. After many years of
dedicated meditation you may experience the awakening of
your kundalini, or dormant spiritual power.
But this awakening can only occur if the yogi has reached
an advanced stage of spiritual development, and as mentioned
before, that requires years of dedicated meditation.
Whether you practice Hatha Yoga alone or in conjunction with
other forms of yoga, there are benefits to be had, both
physically and mentally.
If you'd like to learn more about Hatha Yoga, here are some
recommended books on the subject:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=hatha%20yoga&tag=howtostartani-20&index=books&linkC
Warm Regards,
Suzanne Morrison
http://www.yogamentor.com
Suzanne Morrison, 2nd Floor 145-157 St John Street , London, -- EC1V 4PY , United Kingdom
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