a form of yoga concerned chiefly with the regulation of breathing by exercises consisting of various postures designed to maintain healthy functioning of the body and to induce mental calm
Compare raja yoga
Word origin
C20: from Sanskrit hatha force + yoga
hatha yoga in American English
(ˈhæθə)
yoga (sense 1)
Examples of 'hatha yoga' in a sentence
hatha yoga
Most antenatal classes are traditional hatha yoga moves tailored for the pregnant woman.