Hatha yoga

Yoga is an ancient art that dates as far back as 2000 b.c and has the primary goal of interfacing the soul, the spirit and the body. The type of connection that happens by practicing yoga and the person practicing this gains physical and also mental. as well. This happens when the body is taken to a level that cannot be reached by only one factor. This single property of yoga has made victims of reoccurring and ongoing backache make the practicing of yoga part of their process of treatment.

As evolution has progressed, so too has yoga, giving rise to several forms of yoga, which are practiced all around the world today. One of the most popular and most widely practiced forms of yoga is Hatha yoga. This type of yoga has proven to be very much effective and enjoyed by those who practice it, making it one of the most popular forms of yoga despite its relatively young age. The success of Hatha yoga can be attributed to its simple nature and many health benefits. 

Health benefits of Hatha yoga

Hatha yoga confers and provides many health benefits to those who practice it. Some of these benefits include:

• Improves Heart health: Since the turn of the 21^st century, heart diseases have become a common occurrence in the world, with more people suffering heart diseases yearly. Hatha yoga has been found to promote healthy hearts among those who practice it. This simple practice helps in such a crucial health benefits and as such, makes the practice of hatha yoga more popular.
• Reduces joint pains: As we get older, the body tends to feel effects of stress and other activities a lot more. Joint pains are one of the most common occurrences amongst older citizens. The practice of Hatha yoga has been found to offer relief from and help prevent back pain. This also makes it popular amongst the masses of the elderly.
• Offers relief from stress: Stress is common among the working class population. The activities of the workplace can sometimes be a bit hectic and that causes stress. The worry about finances, progress and work structure can also result in stress. The practice of Hatha yoga helps provide quick relief from the stress and returns the body and mind to the right state, to ensure maximum functionality.
• Backache relief: Backaches are common nowadays, and they can make physical practices very difficult, and physical activities are a part of our daily routines as well as some jobs. Hatha yoga has been observed to reduce backache ad even help cure it in some cases.

A simple practice like Hatha yoga has been observed to have the above mentioned benefits and many more, like: Better posture, Improving core strength and many others. Thanks to the simple nature of the practice and easy nature to learn and practice. This has made Hatha yoga one of the most widely practiced form of yoga.