Asheshatapa taptanam samashraya matho hathah |
Asheshayogayuktanam adharakamatho hatah ||
Meaning: The Hatha yoga is a sheltering monastery for those scorched by all three types of pain. To those engaged in the practice of every kind of Yoga, Hatha yoga is like the tortoise that supports the world.
Hatha yoga:
The word 'hatha' is made up of two syllables: 'ha' and 'tha'. 'Ha' relates to the sun, and 'tha' relates to the moon. By controlling the nadis (subtle channels) related to the sun and the moon one can obtain the highest state of mind. This principle is known as Hatha Yoga.
