Definition: This general term can be used to describe any of the physical practices of yoga. Classes describes as Hatha are usually slow paced and focused on stretching and learning the basic yoga poses.
Hatha
By Ann Pizer, About.com Guide
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
Explore Yoga
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
8 Ways to Cut Drug Costs
Learn how to save money on medications with these recommendations. More >
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >
Also from About.com:
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.