Monday, April 29, 2013

Transform Your Life with Yoga And Meditation!

Yoga and meditation have been a crucial part of history. If you think yoga is about twisting and bending your body, then it's time to see it in a new light. In simpler form it is a combination of asanas, pranayamas, and meditation. Yoga and meditation are two important aspects that complement each other. Meditation is a crucial part of yoga sessions and one of its five principles; after-all being mentally fit is as important as being physically fit. Yoga without meditation is like cooking food but not eating it. So, it is necessary to meditate after every yoga session. They work together in achieving unity of body, mind, and soul - perfect state for eternal bliss.


Benefits of meditation
Meditation makes mind still and helps in perceiving 'self'. It helps in improving concentration in order to have a clearer mind and thought process. Meditation gives mental relaxation by detaching you from topsy-turvy thoughts, which leads to overall wellbeing. Well! Meditation can be achieved by relaxing, sitting quietly, and concentrating on one particular thought. Apart from mind, brain is also extraordinarily benefited through mediation resulting in sharpening of intellect, and it prevents psychological disorders. It helps in relieving conditions like stress, depression, pain, insomnia, anxiety and other emotional & mental issues.

Benefits of Yoga

As Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life - in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are." Yoga is a union of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, which leads way to a healthy lifestyle. Practicing power yoga and ashtanga helps in improving muscle tone and strength. Yoga is the only technique that massages all internal organs and glands in an effective manner.

Stress relief and inner peace of mind

Practicing yoga daily is a great way of relieving stress and developing inner peace. It acts as a great stress buster to calm a disturbed mind and gives best of both worlds with healthy body and mind.
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