The yoga form I teach is called Hatha yoga.

Hatha yoga consists of:
Yoga poses (asanas) get rid of the muscle tensions and make the body resilient and flexible.
Yoga breathing exercises (pranayamas) take away the nervous tension and allow you to gain better control of your breathing.
Yoga concentration and meditation take away the mental tension.

Hatha yoga has a slow pace and is a static practice of standing, sitting and laying poses (asanas). Breathing (pranayama) supports the exercise. The slow pace of Hatha yoga allows you to be consciously involved with your body and helps with turning your attention inward instead of staying focused on your thoughts.

Practicing yoga will help you to unwind and to reduce stress. The techniques attribute to a beneficial effect to the nervous system, the glands and other important organs. Generally, a relaxation of the body occurs. The purpose of Hatha yoga is mainly to promote health and well-being.