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Why you are inwardly balanced with Hatha Yoga.
Here is one of the most popular forms of yoga: Hatha Yoga. But what exactly is Hatha Yoga?
Yoga has been enjoying increasing popularity among all ages for years. No wonder, as the ancient Indian teachings have been proven to help against neck and back pain by regular practice, improving sleep, reducing stress symptoms and generally strengthening mental health .
Union of opposites
Hatha Yoga is the union of Ha, Sun, and Tha, Moon. Ha means Yang, a male energy that requires active effort. Here you can already start to sweat. The Tha, and thus according to the female Ying energy, means relaxation, surrendering and listening to your own intuition. Each exercise is thus the combination of the active and the letting go, the conscious with effort as well as the conscious going in. In these positions you let go and stay in it, even if it gets uncomfortable. That's why Hatha Yoga always has something to do with the subject of endurance and getting through.
The yoga of unity
Yoga has been shown to not only improve joint mobility, it also improves muscle strength and coordination of movement. Hatha yoga is especially considered the yoga of bodywork. That is, through effort and tenacity one comes to unity. Loyal yoga fans see regular practice here as well as spiritual practice, through which they at best outgrow emotions, psyche and thoughts. Means: recognize your self and become free!
What it is good for
Ultimately, Hatha Yoga aims to achieve unity and harmony with the Supreme Self. It is the union of sun and moon, the balance between male and female proportions. In general, the exercises always aim to calm down. Yoga can be learned at the folk high school, in the sports club, in the fitness center or in special yoga schools. Many funds give grants or even offer free courses. By the way: This type of yoga is ideal for beginners. Inform yourself, we wish happy yogic!
