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'''Hatha yoga''' <ref name="Hatha yoga"/> (Sanskrit haṭhayoga, IPA: [ɦəʈʰəˈjoːɡə]), is also called Haṭhavidyā Haṭha vidyā, is a branch of yoga. The word haṭha (lit. "means force") denotes , Denotes a system of physical techniques supplementary to a broad conception of yoga. Hatha yoga is associated with the Dashanami Sampradaya and the mystical figure of Dattatreya. In the 20th century, hatha yoga, particularly asanas (the physical postures), became popular throughout the world as a form of physical exercise, and is now colloquially termed as simply "yoga".
In the 20th century, hatha yoga, particularly asanas (the physical postures), became popular throughout the world as a form of physical exercise, and is now colloquially termed as simply "yoga". '''Haṭha yoga ''' is the way towards realisation through rigorous disciplane.
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