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Hatha Yoga
What Is It? Hatha is a generic term given to classes that teach the physical postures.
This may include an introduction to classic yoga poses. Poses are held for longer to
focus on the postures and pairing breathing with movements.
Who’s It For? It’s especially good for anyone still learning the poses and trying to build
flexibility. “As a practice it’s generally a lot of slower,” says Magee. “With Hatha you
might do a triangle pose for 10, 15, or 20 breaths, so it’s not as rapid as other practic-
es. It’s also gentler mentally if you’re trying to build knowledge of poses.”
What Are The Benefits? “A Hatha class will leave you feeling balanced, more flexible,
stronger and more relaxed,” says Barrett. “As with Vinyasa, the mindfulness, breathing
and meditation will help reduce stress, control anxiety and and improve sleep.”
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