Hatha yoga is the most widely practiced form of yoga in India. It is the branch of yoga which concentrates on physical health and mental well being. Hatha yoga uses bodily postures ( Yoga Asana ) , breathing techniques ( Pranayama ) and meditation (Dhyan) with the goal of bringing about a sound healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. There are nearly 200 hatha yoga postures, with hundreds of variations, which work to make the spine supple and to promote circulation in all the organs, glands and tissues. Hatha yoga postures also stretch and align the body, promoting balance and flexibility.
