This 10-week course is designed for beginning students of Hatha yoga or those who have dabbled in yoga and want to garner a deeper awareness of the process. The class will focus on basic poses(asanas) and breathing exercises(pranayama) designed to increase flexibility and strength, promote circulation, detoxify the internal organs, boost the immune system, promote muscle development and reduce tension and stress. Through deep relaxation and careful body movement, this class will counteract the wear and tear that we put on our bodies on a daily basis as well as bring a deeper awareness of our bodies as a microcosm of the world around us.