The word Yoga translates from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India as 'union' or to 'join together'. It is a system to bring together disparate parts of your being, with the ultimate quest to unite with your higher self or soul.

Physical ,mental and emotional health were considered necessary for this quest and it is that 'branch' of yoga that addresses these issues, 'hatha yoga' which is now practiced so widely in the western world.

Essentially any Yoga that utilizes physical poses (asana) and breathing exercises (pranayama) to tone, strengthen,.detoxify and harmonise your physical body is Hatha Yoga.