Hatha yoga focuses on the balance between body and mind to channel vital energy sources. In Sanskrit, Hatha translates to force. The practice involves a sequence of asanas (postures) with emphasis on the breath and the mind-body connection. It is generally practiced more slowly and with more static posture holds than found in styles such as Vinyasa. Decelerating your daily pace, this class anchors you into the present moment, focusing on slow conscious movement and a willful use of breath.