The Practice of Hatha yoga balances mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", purification practices, controlled breathing and meditation techniques, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation.
 
In this practice you will be guided gently through a series of asanas or postures which increase flexibility, strength and balance in the body. This practice will also help you gain control of and clear the mind in preparation for meditation.
 
The word Hatha is a compound of the words Ha and Tha meaning sun and moon.  Yoga means to yoke, or to join things together, hence hatha yoga is meant to join together sun (masculine, active) energy with the moon (feminine, receptive) energy, thus producing balance and greater power in an individual.