Hatha Yoga
When people mention the term Yoga, they usually refer to Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of Yoga and from which a lot of the Styles of Yoga originated including Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. Hatha Yogis consider the body as the vehicle for the soul. They use Physical Poses or Asanas, Breathing Techniques or Pranayama, and Meditation in order to bring the body in perfect health and for more subtle spiritual elements of the mind to emerge freely.
Hatha Yoga came from the words "ha" which means "sun" and "tha" which means "moon". It is often translated as the branch of Yoga that brings union of the pairs of opposites referring to the positive (sun) and negative (moon) currents in the system. Hatha Yoga concentrates on the third (Asana) and fourth (Pranayama) steps in the Eight Limbs of Yoga. It uses the Physical Postures and Breathing Techniques in order to energize and clear the energy channels called the Nadis, removing the obstacles for the other Limbs - Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Asanas are designed to improve Health and bring energy to the body and mind which is necessary in opening the Nadis. It can also serve as a Meditation pose which can make you feel perfectly comfortable for a longer period of time. Mastering the Asanas can help develop your will power, concentration and self-withdrawal or not bothering too much about the input of the senses. These Asana benefits directly open the path to Prathyahara and Dharana.
Pranayamas, on the other hand, is highly vital in the practice of Hatha Yoga. One needs to master breathing patterns before mastery of the mind. Pranayamas regulate the flow of Prana or vital energy in the body which is needed to take further steps toward Samadhi. The practice of Pranayama can also lead to the awakening of the Kundalini Energy.
Practicing Hatha Yoga can help you recognize that a divine light shines within you. It can also help you become stronger, more flexible and relaxed. The Relaxation Exercises involved in practicing Hatha Yoga opens the energy channels allowing your spiritual energy to flow freely. Certain Asanas also massages and tones internal organs which facilitates in the prevention, management and treatment of certain ailments such as Diabetes, Arthritis and Hypertension. Breathing Exercises can also help patients of Asthma and Bronchitis. Hatha Yoga practice is also a great way to cope with stress, relieve tension and deal with Anxiety and Depression.
10 BODY/Kundalini YOGA
According to the ancient technology of Yoga, we all have ten hues, minds
and bodies. Each of these bodies has eight chakras, three conditions, five
elements, a unique physiology, and a related psychology. When you learn to
know yourself in this way and experience others with this increased
awareness, you become a more authentic, compassionate and insightful
healer, teacher, artist, parent, and partner.
Yoga
The word Yoga means “union”. It comes from the Sanskrit word “yug” which means “to yoke” or “bind together”. In the ancient science of yoga, this reflects the union of our individual energy or consciousness with the universal, infinite energy or consciousness. We do yoga to prepare ourselves for Meditating.
BENEFITS OF TEN BODY YOGA
- Strengthens your nerves and glands
- Releases tension to help you relax and calm your mind
- Improves your flexibility, posture and muscle tone
- Helps to eliminate toxins and increase circulation
- Gives balance to all aspects of your life be engaging your mind, body and spirit
WHAT IS TEN BODY YOGA?
The integration of twelve forms of yoga that work on all aspects of yourself to help bring your mind, body and spirit to alignment and good health.
One
Your identity, spirit, heart and soul: Kundalini Yoga – raises energy and awareness
Two
Your intuitive and discerning mind, the longing to belong: Laya Yoga – meditation and focus
Three
Your positive sub-conscious mind, the ability to perceive infinity: Tantric Yoga – scientific, uses angles
Four
Your neutral or complete mind: Karma Yoga – service to others without the thought of reward
Five
Your physical body, the experience of life: Hatha Yoga – physical experience
Six
Arc-line or halo, your own self-esteem, justice: Gyan Yoga -
Seven
Aura, your electro-magnetic field, your voice: Naad Yoga – sound and vibration
Eight
Your life force, energy and power: Pranayam Yoga – breath and prana
Nine
Subtle body, your silence, grace, death, surrender, & mastery: Bhakti Yoga - devotion
Ten
Radiant body, your projected courage, excellence, sovereignty: Raja Yoga – “royal” yoga
Eleven
Culmination and merging of all bodies, your willpower, integrity and highest consciousness: Shabd Yoga – use of all senses
Zero
Mastery and direction of your mind, expansion of kindness and compassion to infinity: Pratyahar Yoga
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