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Hatha Yoga is translated as ha meaning “sun” and tha meaning “moon.” This refers to the balance of masculine aspects—active, hot, sun—and feminine aspects—receptive, cool, moon—within all of us. Hatha yoga is a path toward creating balance and reuniting the mind, body and soul and in our physical bodies developing strength and flexibility.

Hatha yoga is a powerful tool for self-transformation. It asks us to bring attention and awareness to our breath, which helps to still the fluctuations of the mind, control the release of triggering hormones, cope with disappointment and manage stress.

It is the journey to the self, through the self using poses (asanas), guided meditation and breathing techniques.

The body’s natural reaction to stressful and life-threatening situations is the release of Adrenaline, Cortisol, Norepinephrine, more commonly known as the fight or flight/stress hormones. While this response is a survival mechanism, intended to save you from immediate physical situations or danger, it can also be experienced when you encounter physical stressors, such as volatile relationships,  the hardships of entering recovery, rebuilding damaged tissue and nerves or reversing chronic pain.

When we ask our bodies to move in ways that are uncomfortable, or to release our minds from harmful thoughts, we stimulate these hormones. In turn, we combat them through breath, awareness, positive thoughts, images and responses. The combination of yoga and meditation is vital to re-stimulating a unity within oneself that is often disconnected in individuals who have used drugs or alcohol to numb thoughts and feelings.