Hatha yoga is a term used for any type of yoga that involves both pairs & breathing techniques which are typically done together. Many of the yoga styles like ashtanga, restorative, vinyasa, lyengar and so on falls under the same catoragory of Hatha. 

 

Over the years Hatha has also evolved to describe a particular type of yoga class that is typically slow-paced with a focus on proper alignment.

Hatha classes typically guide practitioners through postures at a slower pace with more guidance on how to do each pose correctly. 

 

So what are the benefits?

Well Hatha Yoga has many benefits such as reduce anxiety, better balance and improve fitness level alongside all the other like pain treatments, lower BMI and blood pressure, reduce menopausal symptoms, help manage chronic diseases, improve mental health, and more.