Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Weekly Workshops and Retreats

Learn Hatha Yoga at Shiva Yoga Peeth in Rishikesh, India

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Its traditional approach of teaching yoga knowledge has earned Hatha yoga a reputation from thousands of participants around the world. Research work for the empowerment of Yoga and allied science is one of the significant activities undertaken by Shiva Yoga Peeth. The effectiveness of the Yoga Teacher Training courses and the progress of the students is based on the physical and intellectual capability of each individual as well as the standard of living of the students. To assist in the success of each student, Shiva Yoga Peeth provides good accommodations with all the amenities needed according to the climate and asks that students be fully devoted and obey all guidelines and disciplines of the yogic path during their courses.

Benefits of Hatha Yoga

The Sanksrit definition of Yoga is the communion with the Self or with one’s own being. This is achieved through the process of joining the mind, body and soul. The complete process is supported by a sound knowledge of the philosophy, principles and ethics. For those who seek knowledge on any form of yoga, Hatha yoga is the foundation for them all. Hatha is one of the holistic paths which include the principles and practices to get the body equipped for practicing yoga at higher levels.

The fundamentals of learning in Hatha yoga are formed by the asanas. Through the asanas the body becomes physically fit and intensive practice brings steadiness, health and lightness to the body as it purifies the body systems. These asanas are essential to learn in order to move onto higher levels of meditation. Hatha means two opposite energies – the positive and the negative. Through regular Hatha practice a balance between these two can be learned. The balancing is achieved by practicing asanas, performing breathing techniques and purification practices to cleanse entire systems of the physical body. Hatha yoga and Kundalini yoga are closely related in the manner that Kundalini yoga is about awakening the chakras and use of pranayama and Hatha is also about using these processes to create a connection between the body, mind, life, nadis and prana.

hatha yoga teacher in rishikeshBenefits of Hatha yoga : 

  • A flexible body can be gained through asanas
  • Increased awareness throughout oneself
  • Prevention of common stomach ailments and other diseases
  • Purifies the nadis
  • Meditation and body purification create a cheerful face
  • Breathing practices bring a sense of well being
  • Control over the mind through all of the above
  • Disciplined way of life
  • Live a lifestyle based on principles and ethics

Hatha Yoga Asanas Sample List

  • Gomukhasana
  • Matsyasana
  • Virasana
  • Vajrasana
  • Bhujangasana
  • Halasana
  • Dhanurasana
  • Sirshasana
  • Sarvangasana
  • Shalabhasana

Other important components to Hatha Yoga:

  • Shatkarmas – Purification Techniques
  • Asana – Postures
  • Pranayama – Breathing Techniques
  • Cakras – Centers of Subtle Energy
  • Kundalini – Highest Form of Energy
  • Bandhas
  • Kriyas
  • Shakti
  • Nadis – Channels
  • Mudras