What is Hatha Yoga and Who is a Hatha Yogi? Hatha Yoga, in my understanding is a path leading to higher consciousness through an in depth, ongoing study of body and mind. There are other types of Yoga, all paths leading towards the same ‘higher truth’. However, the Western world hears much less about these Yogis. The only difference between them is the ‘vehicle of exploration.’ For example, a Bhakti Yogi practices through love and devotion (ie prayer, chanting) a KarmaYogi pr