hatha yoga
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːθə ˈjoʊɡə/
- Specialized
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yoga hatha
- Hatha yoga is the physical practice of yoga that includes asana (postures).
- practice hatha yoga
Examples
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"Effects of modified Hatha yoga in industrial rehabilitation on physical fitness and stress of injured workers."
Academic text (2015) -
This course met once weekly to discuss readings and once weekly to practice hatha yoga.
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Hatha yoga is all about breathing exercises, meditating, and gentle poses.
Blog text (27) -
I've studied Hatha yoga and how to teach it for over 12 years with Amy Ippoliti, Christina Sell, Noah Maze, and many others.
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An eight-week course of modified hatha yoga aided the physical fitness of employees with work-related injuries but had little impact on levels of stress, according to a small-scale study.
Academic text (2015) -
During the retreat, participants engaged in hatha yoga to improve their flexibility and focus their minds.
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The instructor emphasized the importance of proper breathing techniques in hatha yoga practice.
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Many people find that practicing hatha yoga regularly helps reduce stress and enhances their overall well-being.
Synonyms
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A set of physical poses, breathing, and meditation to improve health and calm the mind
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A style of yoga that focuses on physical postures and slow breathing
How Physical
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward type + noun compound: if a learner knows 'hatha' (a yoga tradition emphasizing postures and breathing) and 'yoga', they can directly infer that 'hatha yoga' is the style of yoga that focuses on postures and breathing. The compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically recognizable, so the meaning is immediately derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Hatha yoga comes from two old Sanskrit parts: ha meaning 'sun' and tha meaning 'moon'. One popular explanation says the name paints a picture of balancing active and calm energy with body poses and steady breathing, which is why hatha yoga today focuses on physical postures and controlled breathing.