Hatha yoga is the most common form of yoga in Western society. When we talk about yoga, this is probably the form that comes to your mind. The class combines breathing, yoga poses, and meditation. This allows us to do some stretching, release tension, and get a cardio workout!
This yogic discipline aims to marry the masculine and feminine parts of ourselves in union. In essence, our right side, known as our solar side, is masculine; while our left side, known as our lunar side, is feminine. The poses we hold in this class bring awareness to both these aspects of our body and experience, all while building flexibility.
Hatha yoga is a good beginning practice, though experienced practitioners can also still benefit. Looking for something a bit faster pace? Then check out our Vinyasa Flow classes.
Benefits
- Builds flexibility
- Builds muscle strength
- Stimulates the immune system
- Improves sleep quality
- Decreases stress and anxiety
- Helps improve self control
Hatha Yoga vs. Vinyasa Flow
Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow share many of the same poses, and they each help control your breathing. This improves your fitness and state of relaxation. The main difference between the two forms of yoga is the pace in moving between poses, which is slower in Hatha Yoga than in Vinyasa Flow.
Hatha Yoga may be more suitable if you:
- are newer to yoga
- prefer a slower and more relaxed pace
- would like to focus on core strength
Vinyasa Flow may be more suitable if you:
- are more familiar with yoga poses
- have a high level of fitness
- would like to focus on cardio and strength training
We offer our Hatha Yoga classes in-person or online, and either in a group or one-to-one setting. Classes are in English, Dutch, or Norwegian.
Schedule
Every Wednesday:
- Central Time (U.S.A.) = 11:30AM – 12:30PM
- Amsterdam = 6:30 – 7:30PM
- Dubai = 8:30 – 9:30PM
Every Friday:
- Central Time (U.S.A.) = 12:00 – 1:00PM
- Amsterdam = 7:00 – 8:00PM
- Dubai = 9:00 – 10:00PM