What’s Hatha?

The meaning of the word hatha is willful or forceful. Hatha yoga is that set of physical exercises also known as asanas or body positions, and series of asanas are meant to support your skin, bones and muscles. The postures are also fashioned to open up several paths into the body, most importantly, the spine, so as to allow for the free flow of energy.

Another translation of Hatha is ha, which means “sun” and tha means “moon.”  Going by the translation, Hatha yoga simply refers to the balance relating to the male gender (active, hot, sun) and that of the female gender (receptive, cool, moon). Hatha yoga is a way of establishing balance and causing unity between opposites. In our physical bodies, we build up a balance between vigor and flexibility and as well learn how to balance our endeavors and admit defeat in every pose. Hatha yoga is a great means for self-development. It helps bring to our notice the way we breathe, which assists us to pause and notice the infrequent movement of the mind and makes us more active in unfolding each moment.

What’s the Meaning of Yoga?

The name yoga was coined out from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to yoke or bind. This word is usually translated to mean “union” or a means of discipline. Yogi is the name given to a male who practices yoga, while the female counterpart is called a yogini.

It is believed that the Indian sage Patanjali incorporated the yoga practice into the Yoga Sutra since 2,000 years ago. The Sutra comprises 195 statements; this book serves as a philosophical instruction manual for most of the yoga practiced nowadays. It also highlights eight limbs of yoga. As we proceed to know more about these eight limbs, we will start to re-shape our behaviors on the outside, and then we concentrate on the inside until we achieve samadhi (freedom, enlightenment).

Most people who practice yoga nowadays are using the third limb called asana. This is a program of physical postures intended to cleanse the body and provide the bodily strength and vigor needed for sustained meditation.

What are the benefits to detoxification?

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     Increased Energy - Many of those who detox on a regular basis state that they feel more energetic after a detox. That is usually because they have given their systems a rest and cut out the caffeine, sugar, Trans fats, and saturated fats from their daily routine and replaced them with only healthy fruits and vegetables and pure clean water. They have allowed their body time to rejuvenate naturally.

·         Better Waste Elimination - When you detox your colon, the detox flushes undigested waste and toxins from your body. That undigested waste can not only cause illness, it also allows bacteria to grow which could cause disease. After you have a clean colon, the nutrients that you consume will be better absorbed into your body and the waste will pass much more easily.

·         Better Nutrient Absorption – When you cleanse your colon, it allows your body to absorb more of the healthy nutrients that you are putting into it. Your colon can then do a better job of getting the nutrients to your bloodstream.

·         Regulate Weight - Detox is also a good way to set yourself straight with your eating habits. Not only do you have the added benefit of cleansing your system, you will be able to kick start a new healthy eating plan which can help you to improve your health and lose weight when you maintain a healthy eating lifestyle. 

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