Description
Hatha Yoga has grown in popularity in the West as a form of exercise that develops strength, flexibility, bodily relaxation, and mental concentration. For complete beginners, hatha yoga is the ideal place to start. With a relatively slow pace, hatha classes require students to hold each pose for only a few breaths before slowly transitioning into the next pose. Unlike Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, poses in Hatha yoga are held for a longer duration where correct breathing is encouraged to be able to hold the posture with correct alignment. Also, breathing is emphasized in challenging poses so as not to tense up your muscles or mind.
