Eric Shaw - Purpose of Hatha Yoga

Eric Shaw explains the traditional purpose of Hatha Yoga. In ancient times it had a wider view than today, where it sometimes implies fitness. Hatha means Sun/Moon, which is a clue to the deeper movement of energy within the body during a Hatha Yoga Practice. The goal of Hatha Yoga is to awaken the ascension of Kundalini at the base of the spine using asana, mantra, mudra, breath work and many other cleansing practices.