You’ve no doubt heard of yoga, not only as a form of exercise, but also as a spiritual path taken by some individuals. Most people in the West practice Hatha yoga, a form of yoga which emphasizes the physical aspect.
Interestingly, Hatha is the composite of two ancient Sanskrit words. Ha is the word for sun and tha is the word for moon. Hatha yoga therefore is the union between the sun and moon ? the combining of opposites. It is also, not coincidentally, the combining of the mind and the body. Hatha yoga, more than any other exercise, is a perfect example of holistic health in action.
