Hatha Yoga is a particular system of Yoga described by Yogi Swatmarama, compiler of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika in 15th century India. Hatha Yoga differs substantially from the Raja Yoga of Patanjali in that it focuses on shatkarma, the purification of the physical body as leading to the purification of the mind, and prana, or vital energy. Compared to the seated asana, or sitting meditation posture, of Patanjali's Raja yoga, it marks the development of asanas into the full body 'postures' now in popular usage. Hatha Yoga in its many modern variations is the style that many people associate with the word "Yoga" today.[

Every Thursday at 12 noon there is a certified Yoga instructor offering lessons at the Dalyan Queens Hotel. To experience how Yoga can be of great benefit both mentally and physically drop into the Queens Hotel on Thursday at noon. You can contact Jerry at the Dalyan Queens Hotel by phoning 252-284-2134 for additional information.