In the West,
Hatha Yoga focuses on shatkarma,
the purification of the physical
as leading to the purification
of the mind (ha) and prana, or
vital energy (tha).
Because its emphasis is on the
body through asana and pranayama
practice, many western students
are satisfied with the physical
health and vitality it develops.
Iyengar
Yoga, created by B.K.S.
Iyengar, is a form of
yoga known for its use of
props, such as belts and blocks,
as aids in performing asanas .
Through the practice of a system
of asanas, it aims to unite the
body, mind and spirit for health
and well being. Iyengar Yoga is
considered a powerful tool to
relieve the stresses of
modern-day life which in turn
can help promote total physical
and spiritual well being.
