hatha yoga

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hatha yo·ga | \ˈhə-tə-ˈyō-gə,

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Definition of hatha yoga

: a system of physical exercises for the control and perfection of the body that constitutes one of the four chief Hindu disciplines

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In fact, one study comparing the effects of hatha yoga and resistance exercise found that both activities improved mental health and wellbeing. — NBC News, "7 benefits of strength training that go way beyond building muscle," 8 Feb. 2018 This means that virtually all yoga classes in the West are hatha yoga. — Carol Krucoff, Washington Post, "More older people are doing yoga, but they are also racking up injuries," 10 Dec. 2017

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hatha yoga

noun

hatha yo·ga | \ˈhət-ə-ˈyō-gə,

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Medical Definition of hatha yoga

: a form of yoga emphasizing a system of physical postures for balancing, stretching, and strengthening the body

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