Hatha yoga is the branch of yoga that typically comes to mind when you think of yoga in general terms. The practice involves poses that discipline breath, body, and mind through holding poses and meditation. Because it's done more slowly and poses are held for longer, Hatha yoga allows for deep stretching.
Research
has repeatedly shown that hatha yoga has
a wide variety of benefits for both
mental and physical health.
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Some of the most prominent include:
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Some of the most prominent include:
- Better sleep. ...
- Reduce stress. ...
- Improve balance and core strength. ...
- Relieve neck and back pain. ...
- Lower levels of depression. ...
- Strengthen flexibility. ...
- Enhance mindfulness.