Yoga · definition
A broad yoga tradition historically associated with bodily, breath, and energetic practices. In many modern class schedules, 'Hatha' is also used to describe a slower posture-based class.
How the term is used
The modern studio label and the historical tradition are related but are not identical.
Why it matters
It helps readers understand why class labels can use traditional terms in narrower modern ways.
Read the guide Yoga for Beginners: What Yoga Is, How It Works, and Where to Start
Where this comes up
Where this fits in a practice
The guides explain the idea in context; the service pathways are there when reading is not enough. Educational content only — nothing here is medical or mental-health care.