India
the land of varied religion & culture is also know as the land for Yoga
and Meditation. Yoga and meditation are the ancient methods of healing the
body, mind and soul that are mentioned in the scriptures of Vedas and
Upanishads. The Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yog' which means
union i.e. union with the divine power. The father of Yoga, Patanjali,
described eight different Yogic practices to maintain a perfect equilibrium
in body and mind.
Yoga is an ancient methodology to experience the integration of the body,
mind & spirit and so called the science of spirit. Meditation is another
important component of Yoga & Meditation that consists of a series of
exercises involving the mind and body. Meditation covers several practices
such as focusing on objects, visualizing situation & deep concentration
on a complex idea.
There are different forms of Yoga which are practiced to maintained
a perfect balance between body, mind and soul. Some common yoga practices
are the Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Tantric Yoga,
Raja Yoga etc. Also there are different types of meditations like silent
seating, chanting, praying etc. These techniques are easy to learn but the
ability to develop concentration or keep the mind focused takes time.
Meditation unlocks the storehouse of energy within the body and increases
awareness and creates greater focus for any activity.
India offers many yoga teaching centres at Chennai, Kerala, Rishikesh that
offers teaching and training of Yoga. Practice of Yoga and meditation helps
in keeping the mind focused, improving memory, reducing stress, tension,
anxiety and frustration. Yoga & meditation is highly important in
getting inner peace with physical fitness to ensure good health by treating
psychological problems with natural methods.
