hatha yoga

[ hath-uh-yoh-guh, huht-uh- ]

noun
  1. (in yoga) a method utilizing physical exercises to control the body and attain union of the self with the Supreme Being.

Origin of hatha yoga

1
First recorded in 1810–20; from Sanskrit haṭhayoga, equivalent to haṭha “force” + yoga

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How to use hatha yoga in a sentence

  • To this class belong all systems which involve the use of drugs, invocation of elementals, or the practices of hatha yoga.

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  • hatha yoga emphasizes physical flexibility; raja yoga teaches breathing techniques and meditation.

  • hatha yoga, because of its focus on the body, belongs to the family of approaches we are considering here.

  • Yoga instructors (raja yoga rather than hatha yoga) also teach meditation.

British Dictionary definitions for hatha yoga

hatha yoga

/ (ˈhʌtə, ˈhæθə) /


noun
  1. (sometimes capitals) a form of yoga concerned chiefly with the regulation of breathing by exercises consisting of various postures designed to maintain healthy functioning of the body and to induce mental calm: Compare raja yoga

Origin of hatha yoga

1
C20: from Sanskrit hatha force + yoga

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