Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga which includes practices of
Purification of the body and the mind, Asanas, Pranayama and Meditation techniques to enable the system
to sustain a higher dimensions of energy
"Ha" means Sun
"Tha" means Moon
"Hatha" means the Yoga form targetted at bringing a balance between the Sun and the Moon within and
uniting opposites.
It builds muscle and core strength, flexibility and aligns the body, mind and soul to help find inner
peace and thus is a powerful tool for Self- Transformation
It is called Raja Yoga or Classical Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga. It is a time honoured Indian holistic system of personal, physical, mental and spiritual wellness focussing on all round unification of the body, mind and soul This practice trains the body and the mind to self - observe and become aware of their own nature. Traditional Yog works towards gradually moving away from the external sensory transient world to focus the energy more on the internal spiritual journey that leads you towards moksha with a goal of union with the absolute or the divine. Traditional and Ashtang yog are one and the same.
The magic of Pranayama
When you can control your breath, you can control your life.
The regular practice of controlled breathing will increase Oxygen to your lungs, help the lymph system
get rid of waste, improve digestion, decrease stress, balance your emotions and increase overall energy
levels and immunity.
Practice Pranayama to slow down your breathing pace, to detox, to oxygenate the system and increase the
consumption of air from an average of 500ml to upto 2000 ml.
Breathing techniques are the most useful tools to self heal.
Meditation is being in tune with our
inner universe.
Mental afflictions or vrittis are the root cause of all diseases and disharmony.
Dyaana or Meditation targets this root.
70-80% diseases are psycho-somatic ie effect of psychological conditions on Soma means the body.
Meditation is a step to break this pathological connection and create a new spiritual connection which
leads to a healthier and happier life.
Practice to find the Real You and discover your own healing powers.
This kind of yoga can be taught in a variety of ways, with courses ranging from soothing to moderate to intense. Some of these yoga classes may also incorporate meditation. Vinyasa yoga strengthens the mind-body connection, promotes cardiovascular health, lowers stress, and enhances strength. This type of yoga can be traced back to the Vedic era
Many yoga beginners aren't yet ready for deep asanas, but a rope can help by making the student feel sturdier and more comfortable. This yoga practice allows the practitioner to refine and focus on their breath while diving deeper into the asana experience. The ropes assist students to become more conscious of the direction of their bodies, giving them an opportunity for breath and control.
A yoga wheel is a piece of yoga equipment that can be used to assist in a variety of asanas and yoga-inspired exercises. Wheel Yoga is becoming increasingly popular as a way to stretch and release the back, neck, and shoulder muscles, as well as the deepest adductor muscles. They can also be utilized to practice difficult balance positions.
Chair is one of the most versatile props to be used for modification
in your asan practice
Chair Yoga is extremely beneficial and effective for anyone looking to improve their lung capacity and
breath work
Chair Yoga works as active recovery and rehabilitation for all age groups from kids to adults, to
pregnant women to senior citizens, athletes to cross fitters and even practitioners who want to work on
alignment of their posture without force or speed.
Benefits of Chair yoga :
Helps you move freely and by putting in less effort and counteracting gravity. Staying suspended in the air releases tension in the bones and muscles and increases flexibility. It also strengthens core muscles and increases spinal and shoulder flexibility.
Yogasanas with a stick
Danda works with gravity for your stretching and posture.
Advantages:
It's a type of partner yoga, but at a higher, more advanced level. It combines the therapeutic characteristics of massage with the joyful, powerful, and artistic effects of acrobatics, resulting in a lot of lifting of your partner. As we know through our regular yoga practice, the philosophy of yoga incorporated into it elevates it beyond merely a physical exercise.
This is a very gentle and relaxing yoga style. Yin yoga, which is classified as a passive rather than an active kind of yoga, involves a range of positions performed in a sitting or reclining posture. Poses can be held for up to five minutes. The purpose of this approach is to promote collagenous flexibility, which includes tendons, ligaments, and fascia. The exercise also tries to improve oxygenation in the body's ligaments.
Aerial yoga helps you move freely and by putting in less effort and counteracting gravity. Staying suspended in the air releases tension in the bones and muscles and increases flexibility. It also strengthens core muscles and increases spinal and shoulder flexibility.
Kids Yoga is a type of yoga that is specifically meant to get children more involved in physical activity. It is also intended to teach children how to be more aware of their own bodies, as well as how to improve their concentration and relaxation. Yoga for children relieves stress and improves general health, encouraging your kid to emerge as a more well-balanced individual in the long run.
Medical yoga is a blend of ‘Modern Science’ and classical ‘Hatha Yoga. From Modern Science, advance diagnosis techniques like - M.R.I. scans, X-rays, Blood Tests, Ultrasound, CT scans are used to get the clear picture of the underlying problem. Then the Hatha YogAsanas with specially designed props are used to modify and redesign a posture as per the individual case.
Pre -NatalYoga and Garbhsanskar
If you're pregnant and looking for ways to relax or stay fit, you might be considering prenatal yoga.
But did you know that prenatal yoga might also help you prepare for labor and promote your baby's
health?
Prenatal yoga can:
It focuses on recovery and restoration. Asanas prove very beneficial
to regain the muscular and core strength, release fatigue and exhaustion
Alleviates post-partam stress and depression
Why use yoga props?
Practicing yoga helps decrease testosterone levels and alleviate
symptoms of anxiety and depression in women . Yoga regulates hormones and menstrual cycle
Yoga is a holistic approach towards better health.
Yoga for Menstrual Disorders
Yoga helps improve the functioning of the reproductive system
Improves blood circulation towards the reproductive organs
It relieves stress.
Yoga is one of the best ways to regulate your irregular periods, painful menstrual cramps and menstrual
disorders
Yoga for Infertility
Regular practice of Yoga reduces stress which is one of the main cause of Infertility
Increases blood flow to the reproductive organs
It induces greater positivity
Works towards balancing hormones
Asanas and pranayama balance the tridoshas
Meditation induces calmness
Power Yoga is definitely an intense workout that will make you sweat. A traditional Ashtanga practice follows the same series of poses and makes you hold each for five breaths before moving through a Vinyasa.
BKS Iyengar created this gentle type of yoga that is suitable for beginners. It is one of the most traditional types of yoga and is based on the Hatha style. Precision, precise technique, and postural alignment are all emphasized. Back and neck pain reduction, elevated mood, enhanced attention, and improved muscular tone are just a few of the advantages. It also makes use of props when necessary for greater effects.