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The word hatha is a sanskrit combination of ha (sun) and tha (moon), which is the union of opposites. Qualities associated with the sun are heat, masculinity and effort, while the moon qualities are coolness, feminity and surrender. Every person has the male on their right side of the body and the female on the left side of their body.
Hatha yoga is designed to help us bring our
pair of opposites together in our minds, bodies and spirits in order
to go deeper within ourselves to find our inherent nature.
Hatha Yoga provides the perfect balance of stretching, breathing and exercise to improve balance, strength, coordination, flexibility, posture, and concentration.The physical exercises are called Asanas, which increase body flexibility, and focus on the strength and flexibility of the spine. By maintaining the spine's flexibility and strength, circulation is increased and the nerves are ensured their supply of nutrients and oxygen. The Asanas also positively affect the internal organs and the endocrine system (glands and hormones).
Classes
Candlelight Hatha Yoga
Tuesday's
8pm - 9pm at the Baselounge (1303 Broad Street, Victoria, BC)
In a
darkened room lit only with candles, feel your body unwind and your soul become
deeply nourished as all tension, ego and judgment slip away while we practice
classical Hatha yoga. This soothing, restorative practice includes the Sun
Salutation, a variety of asanas, and finishes with a beautiful and calming full
body relaxation. Melt anxiety into tranquility with yoga postures specifically
chosen to release tension. The emphasis on breathing and maintaining a
meditative state will help you feel recharged and renewed; it may even help you
sleep better!!
**Bliss teaches classical Hatha yoga the way ancient India has practised for many centuries.
Classes are designed with demonstrations so the beginner feels comfortable, while maintaining an intense practice for the advanced yogi.**
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