The Hatha yoga has earned their reputation for Asanas or body positions. These positions are able to relax from the busiest housewives to executives meeting more saturated. So, Hatha yoga has gained respect in the West. But few people understand the foundations and origins.
The origins of Hatha Yoga, South India
If there are two names that are indisputably linked to this branch of yoga are Shiva Mahadeva, his creator, who was born in a village south of India called Tamil Nadu.
Gorakshanath-aka-Goraksha Shuva was faithful follower of Mahadeva, who has
passed into history as the driver of Hatha Yoga. The books he wrote are a major benchmark in the world of yoga.
The basics of Hatha yoga
Hatha Yoga Goraksha identified six clear steps:
1. The asanas or physical postures.
2. Samrodha control Prana or vital energy.
3. Pratyahara or introspection.
4. Dhyana or meditation.
5. Samadhi (integration)
6. Dharana or concentration.
There is a modern version of this type of yoga that has integrated the relaxation and yoga sun salutation, the most popular yoga exercises West.
