Hatha is a great point of entry to a skillful and fulfilling yoga practice and is the foundation of all the Asana-Pranayama practices.
With a focus on form, alignment and an accessible pace, you’ll have the opportunity to become comfortable with a variety of fundamental poses. In hatha, you hold the poses (asanas) for a set length of time determined by the teacher who is leading the class. It is great for building strength, flexibility, balance and a practice of breath awareness to keep you focused and present.
Hatha Yoga classes include moments of relaxation at the beginning and end of the class. Within this time, there is guided breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation and mindfulness with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind.
Hatha is recommended for all levels, it is a great practice to get you started in yoga and also to advance your practice. If you are pregnant you can attend non-hot hatha classes with a few modifications, please let the teacher know at the beginning of class.
Contraindications:
Non-hot hatha - While Hatha yoga is largely appropriate for just
about anyone, including seniors, pregnant women and those just
starting to exercise, you may need to check with your doctor if you
have certain conditions or injuries such as high blood pressure,
glaucoma and sciatica.