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Hatha Prakriti 

Hatha — the yoga of balance • Prakriti — your original nature
Intensity : Gentle
Duration : 60 min
Level : All levels
Best for : Vata
The foundation of a settled practice — slow, deliberate Hatha yoga that returns the restless Vata body and mind to steady ground.
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A practice to steady Vata

In Ayurveda, Vata is air and space — the energy of movement, creativity and quickness. In balance it is light and inspired. Out of balance it becomes anxious, scattered, dry and depleted, with a mind that will not slow down and sleep that will not come.
Hatha Prakriti is the classical answer. Where fast, stimulating practice aggravates an already-restless Vata, slow and grounded Hatha does the opposite: it steadies the nervous system, anchors the attention, and reminds the body how to be still. Prakriti means your original nature — and this class is about returning to it.
What happens in the class
The practice moves slowly and deliberately through foundational standing and seated postures, each held long enough to build steadiness rather than heat. Careful alignment is emphasised throughout — not as performance, but as a way of grounding a body that tends to float. We work with the breath kept smooth and even, and close with a longer relaxation, because the Vata system restores itself through rest more than through effort.

Benefits

  • Calms an overactive, anxious mind
  • Grounds scattered energy and improves focus
  • Relieves the dryness and tension Vata carries in the joints
  • Builds steadiness, balance and postural strength
  • Prepares the body for deeper, more restful sleep

Who this class is for

This class is prescribed for Vata-dominant constitutions and for anyone in a Vata phase — periods of stress, travel, overwork, or feeling anxious and ungrounded. It is also an ideal starting point for beginners of any type. If your Dosha Reading returned Vata or a Vata combination, this is a cornerstone of your practice.
Not sure if this is your class? Take the 3-minute Dosha Reading and we'll tell you exactly which practice your body needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Hatha Prakriti is one of the best entry points to yoga at the studio. The slow pace and alignment focus make it welcoming for complete beginners.
It's taught within the Ayurvedic dosha framework, specifically to balance Vata. The pacing, the long holds and the restful close are all chosen to settle the Vata system.
Anyone benefits from grounding practice, especially in stressful periods. But your ideal weekly practice depends on your constitution — take the Dosha Reading to find yours.

Find out if Hatha Prakriti is your practice. Take the Dosha Reading — your first class is free.

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true nature

In classical Ayurveda, every body is born with a unique constitution — your Prakriti. Understanding it is the first step to a yoga practice that genuinely transforms you. Take our 12-question assessment and receive a personalised practice map in 3 minutes. This is based on your lifestyle and your body type.

Vata

Air & Space

Pitta

Fire & Water

Kapha

Earth & Water
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