Hatha Yoga, Between tradition and modernity

Yoga is a discipline that represents many practices. Some are more dynamic and sporty such as Ashtanga and Vinyasa, others more gentle such as Hatha yoga. A practice considered integral.

WHAT IS HATHA YOGA?

It has its origins in India. This specific practice of yoga whose name means “yoga of effort” in Sanskrit. It is inspired by the classic Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā texts from the 15th century.

Master Sivananda, the lineage that trained me as a teacher, was the first master to open a school in India and to transmit it to Westerners in the 20th century.

Hatha yoga is a practice that allows you to refocus on yourself and listen to your body. Due to the fact that the postures are held longer than in dynamic yoga, introspection can take place. I like to call it 'integral yoga' because we focus the practice on different breathing (pranayamas), meditation and postures (asanas).

HOW TO PRACTICE HATHA YOGA?

This practice has many advantages, including being able to adapt to all age categories and all practitioners.

A simple practice that only requires a ventilated area with a yoga mat. A rather gentle yoga that adapts the poses to each person's level. There are no particular contraindications. Only the fact of practicing on an empty stomach or sufficiently spaced between meals.

How do we practice with Dharmanas Yoga?

At Dharmanas Yoga, I particularly enjoy adapting to the group of the week. The Hatha Yoga that I teach can include dynamic Vinyasa phases. A less maintained sequence of postures which further strengthens the muscular and cardiac system. Also excellent for surfers who come to join us.

The magic of this type of yoga is its versatility which offers significant physical, mental and spiritual benefits by adapting to the needs of each person.

THE BENEFITS OF HATHA YOGA

By maintaining postures, we improve concentration and seek precise alignment of the body while toning it gently and deeply. Hatha Yoga works on physical balance while disciplining the mind. When the body and mind find peace after the session of breathing and yogic postures, it is the ideal time to do a few minutes of meditation. The union of one's Being can be felt thanks to a feeling of deep well-being.

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I wish you a beautiful path of yogic practice.

Love, Nasthasia