Hatha Yoga

The complete system of Hatha Yoga increases vital energy by aligning our physical and subtle bodies, through

Asana Physical Poses 3rd Limb
Pranayama Guiding and enhancing the life force through breathing practices 4th Limb
Pratyahara Encouraging the senses inward through deep relaxation. 5th Limb


All 3 are supposed to be practiced together. Each one being as important as the next. This being one of two points worth making before we move on.

Second point being Hatha Yoga does not just mean a series of physical poses (Asanas) but also practicing the breathing techniques (Pranayama) and encouraging the senses inward (pratyahara) in unison.

Ha-tha

Ha

represents:

the sun
heating
qualities of reason
intellectual thinking
masculine

Tha

represents:

the moon
cooling
emotion
intuitive feeling
feminine

Ha-tha is the integrative energy of the two within every one of us

light and dark
sun and moon
masculine and feminine

And the more balanced these are, the more at harmony one feels.

Next time we will start with the first mentioned of the 3 elements of Ha-tha Yoga.

Asana

Have a fantastic day:)

Om