Definitions: Hatha
Hatha
The compound word Hatha translate as Ha (sun) and Tha (moon). It closely follows Patanjali's Raja yoga principles, with both types of yoga being referred to as Ashtanga yoga (eight limbs).
Discussion:
Hatha Yoga focuses on physical purification (shatkarma) as a preparatory stage for medition. The oldest written account of Hatha Yoga was penned by Yogi Swatmarama in the 15th century, in his work entitled Hatha Yoga Pradipika.. Using postures, breathing and meditation, Hatha Yoga attempts to balance the mind and body and prepare for meditation and ultimately enlightenment.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_yoga
http://www.abhidhyan.org/Teachings/Hatha_Yoga.htm
Those who in penance and faith dwell in the forest, peaceful and wise,living a mendicant's life, free from passion depart through the door ofthe sun to the place of the immortal Person, the imperishable Self.Atharva Veda, Mundaka Upanishad 1.2.11. ve p. 415
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