Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular yoga styles currently. The term 'Hatha' comes from two Sanskrit words: 'Ha' means sun, and 'Tha' means moon. It represents balance between opposing energies in the body.
Maria sat across from me, her medical chart showing encouraging numbers - normal blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. By medical standards, she was healthy. But her eyes told a different story. "I've done everything right," she said. "I exercise five times a week, I eat organic food, I take all my vitamins. But I feel empty, like something is wrong - and I'm tired all the time."