Hatha Yoga
The path to self discovery
In Sanskrit, Hatha means force. Hatha yoga breathing
techniques can be traced back to the 1st Century in both
Buddhist and
Hindu texts, but it was another 1,000
years before the use of yoga postures, or asanas, and breath control was
recorded as a way to enhance vital energy. Classical Hatha yoga was
developed in the 15th century and included guidance for the proper
setting of yoga, asanas, pranayama or
breathing exercises, mudras or hand gestures,
and meditation for personal spiritual growth.