This book defines The Yoga Institute's version on Classical Yoga adapted for modern family people. H atha Yoga is the psycho-physical yoga or external yoga. Five steps, namely restraint of negative behavior and thought, observance of positive mind-body qualities, yoga postures, breathing and sensory mastery comprise the parts of Hatha Yoga. The first two steps are headed by non-violence and purity, respectively. The yoga posture part is popularly misconstrued as the definition of yoga, stretching is a small part of the philosophy.
Breathing exercises aim at increasing the body's life force while concentrating the mind.
The sensory exercises help with strengthening the nervous system by conserving energy. N o, all the five steps of Hatha Yoga are practiced together. A focus on non-violence is a lifelong practice as is purity. It is important however, to follow both step one and step two of yoga to cultivate a positive state of mind. F rom reading the above questions, one realizes that yoga concerns physical, mental, moral and spiritual health.