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Hatha yoga. This is what most people think of as yoga. Here you find the physical postures, poses, and exercises that work directly on the body and, in turn, on the mind. People are attracted to Hatha yoga because its benefits are felt immediately. It relaxes the body, calms the mind, and brings greater awareness to your life. The most popular form of yoga today can be defined in two ways. First the word divides into "ha," which in Sanskrt means snu, and "that," which is the moon. Therefore, Hatha is often interpreted to mean the "balance" of opposites (male) and (female) within a person. Another meaning of Hatha is "forceful" or "effort," which signifies transformation through the effort or force of the physical body.