HATHA is a combination of two letters HA and THA, HA signifies the moon and THA signify the sun, it has been explained in HATHA yoga that sun represents prana (the life force) and the moon represents the mind (the mental energy). So HATHA yoga means the unification of pranic and mental forces, this is the arising of higher consciousness.
HATHA yogi reshapes there body, through HATHA, mean a person who is dogged about yoga they will only the HATHA yogi. They control their mind and Life by HATHA Yoga. Reshape means tenacity to reshape the body to the inner way the whole system in a very fundamental way takes a certain level of tenacity. We can do a type of yoga, so that able to take a part of memory in our system, there is yoga so identify that memory and activate that memory to the maximum that will not be the only one but that will more. So yogic system looked at it this way or another way generally, the system follows HATHA YOGA.
Health Benefits of Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga improve your health day by day that makes you more healthy, it will Build immunity, Relaxes the mind and releases tension, Tones the spine, Increases flexibility, Healthy Heart, Clear and Shiny Skin, Lubricates the Joints, Enhance Quality of Prana, Increased blood flow, Improved lung health all are health benefits for HATHA yogi.
HATHA YOGA POSES
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
Surya Namaskar has a set of 12 poses, ( Pranamasana, Hastauttanasana, Hasta Padasana, Ashwa Sanchalanasana, Dandasana, Ashtanga Namaskara, Bhujangasana, Parvatasana, Ashwa Sanchalanasana, Hasta Padasana, Hastauttanasana, Pranama asana ).traditionally it would perform in the morning time to greet the whole day. If you do Surya Namaskar for 30 minutes you will burn 417 calories.
Svastikasana (Auspicious Pose)
In Sanskrit swastikasana, the word “Swastika” is translated as “prosperous” or “prosperous”. Svastikasana is a common pose for meditation.
Gomukhasana (Cow Pose)
This asana name is meant from the Sanskrit word 'GO' mean cow and 'Mukha' mean face and 'Asana' mean pose. When you pose than its look like a cow face.
Virasana (Hero or Heroine Pose)
Virasana alleviates fatigue in the legs and brings balance to the feet, who have a variety of knee injuries and undiagnosed knee pain, this will be beneficial for them.
Kurmasana Tortoise Pose
Kurmasana gives a good stretch the spine, organs in the abdomen, those suffering from diabetes, constipation and belly fat, removed pain in the back and neck, relieve from headaches.
Kukkutasana {Cock or Rooster Pose}
It stretches your Arms, spine and strengthens your shoulders, Elbows, and wrists, chest broader, legs. This asana develops balance and strength, concentration level, Beneficial in menstrual discomfort and hip pain.
Uttankurmasana (Inverted Tortoise)
In Sanskrit, the word ‘Kurma’ is known as ‘Tortoise’. Thus this asana is also known as the ‘Upside-Down Tortoise Posture’ as per the layout or positioning.
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Dhanurasana beneficial for stretches the entire front of the body, ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat, and deep hip flexors, back muscles, abdomen, and neck.
Matsyasana (fish pose)
The stretched upper body allows unrestricted airflow, thus providing extra oxygen into the lungs. It expands the bronchial tubes to permit easier breathing. This is especially useful for asthma patients.
