Hatha Yoga at CSE

Hatha Yoga is a system designed for gaining control over, purifying and strengthening the vital energy of the body with the aim of awakening spiritual awareness. Through the intentional practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control and awareness), concentration and a meditative awareness can be developed. These qualities can support a rich meditation practice and access to higher levels of consciousness. The techniques regularly practiced are designed to facilitate a connection of body, mind and breath.

The Center’s Hatha Yoga classes provide tools to help keep the discipline of practice alive and consistent. The Center currently offers three consecutive levels of general Hatha Yoga and a few Hatha Yoga classes with special emphases. Many of the classes are ongoing and you can drop in on them at any time. Some of them are in a series format and require that you register for them ahead of time. More detailed information can be found in the description of each particular CSE class.

The YES Hatha Yoga teacher training began again in February, 2008, (for it's second year) at CSE.

Many branches of yoga have developed over time, providing us with a technology of divine discovery. At the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, the main branch of yoga taught and practiced is a yoga of technique, called Kriya Yoga. Hatha Yoga is an integral part of Kriya Yoga and supports its essential practices.