By My esteemed Yoga instructors taught me that Hatha Yoga is the oldest and original form of Yoga. It is from this category of Yoga newer and more contemporary styles of Yoga evolved
Hatha yoga uses bodily postures (asanas ), breathing techniques (pranayama ), and meditation (dyana ) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. The practice of Hatha is to prepare the mind for deeper spiritual practice such as meditation.
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