Whether you practice yoga or meditation, they both compliment each other to maximize inner peace, mental acuity, and physical balance.

While meditation utilizes the mind it brings about inner balance within your body and mind. Yoga utilizes slow movements to bring the body to a strong and flexible state.

For example, in order to practice meditation correctly, a proper posture is important. While some may sit on the floor with their legs crossed, others may find it more comfortable to sit in a straight-backed chair. In either case, both are acceptable. Once seated, it is important to sit very still so that minimum energy is used.

In addition, one should have a seat that is neither too soft nor too hard. The waist, chest, neck, and head should be held in a straight line. The diaphragm should support the body. A tip is to pretend that a string is attached to the top of your head. Once you pull it, you will maintain a proper posture.

In yoga, a series of movements are designed to bring the body to a flexible position while, at the same time, allows the body to heal pain associated with sciatica or backaches, and leaves you feeling energized and able to exert more power.

Meditation and yoga practices have been practiced in India for centuries. According to Hindu thought, there are three benefits to be derived from deep breathing, which is practiced through meditation. The physical body becomes stronger with each breath; the psychological effect of deep breathing restores the mind to a state of calm; and the spiritual effect increases the force that sustains the body, mind, and soul.

Both yoga and meditation either practiced separately or apart can an inner peace as well as the enhancement of the body’s physical energy brought about by consistent and daily application.

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Yoga for Meditation DVD
Use yoga to quiet the mind, body, and soul. DVD version includes a bonus workout, an on-screen pose guide and instructor interviews. Approximately 3 hours.

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