What is Hatha Yoga & Why is it Important?

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In this episode:

What is Hatha Yoga & why is it important?What is hatha yoga contextually?Hatha Yoga definition/translation, Raja yoga definition.What is hatha yoga stylistically? Compared to vinyasa & other styles.What are the aims of Hatha Yoga? Nervous system regulation is the primary preparation.Purify, strengthen, calm, stabilise, sensitise, expand & illuminate(yoga)Moving from Hatha Yoga to Raja Yoga Why has Yoga become synonymous with asana?Why is asana important?How can we identify our individual needs?How can we lean into the tradition & honour our modern circumstances?

Three pillars of our practiceAsana - from the perspective of hatha yoga, energetic management & optimisation of physical systems, joints, cardiovascular, nervous system ect. Sadhana - Subtle/spiritual practice, mantra, kriya, ritual & learning to enjoy the process, cultivate gratitude for your everyday experience. Dharma - Our need for purpose, Aligning yourself with purpose, allowing that purpose to fuel your daily actions, do not allow it to come from external influence, svabhava & your unique message for the world.
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Our intention is to provide an understanding of Yoga through felt experience, not just intellect alone.

When we begin to embody our Yoga practice, we can share our experience with other’s in an authentic way & ultimately be of the highest service to our community.
This course offers a chance to begin to s2ee our actions & lives from a macro perspective.
What impact are you having on the world around you?

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Aaron & Paige