The true practitioners of meditation and yoga don’t shy away from proclaiming the positive transformation that both of these arts provide to the mind, body and the soul. Both of these disciplines are lauded for their ability to boost the wellbeing and health. Together, they form the key to good health and well-being, and have the same chemistry.
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Yoga and meditation’s relationship
Asana is among the essential components of yoga practice which utilize breathing exercises to dive deeper into the depths of the postures practiced as well as for establishing a connection between the body and mind. When you’re calm and in touch, you begin to focus on a single point and begin to be in your present. This increases awareness, which can be beneficial in enhancing the practice of meditation.
In meditation, you’re obliged to sit for extended time in crossed-legged positions. Due to stiff muscles and the limited movement range it can be difficult to sit straight for extended periods of duration. Yoga poses can be a wonderful method of preparing the body to meditate. The postures stretch your muscles, increasing flexibility and transmit energy towards the spine so that it can be directed towards the brain, which will bring awareness to the mind, thereby helping you to relax into a peaceful state of mind and remain in a relaxed posture for long periods of time.
Yoga and meditation Yoga These are two parts of Patanjali’s path with eight limbs that are described in the Yoga Sutras. The practice of meditation is based on asana exercises. They work hand-in-hand. Yoga poses increase the strength of your body and allow you to be more deeply in the meditative posture. They help to connect us with the spiritual realm.
The various yoga practices aid in bringing your body to a solitary state by cleansing, balancing chakras and more. This will help you prepare to be completely involved into Dhyana (meditation).
Here’s a list of yoga poses that can be used to help develop the perfect body-mind combination for deep concentration exercises:
Stand forward fold (Uttanasana) This standing forward fold is a wonderful yoga posture to do prior to meditation as it stretch the hamstrings as well as relaxes the lower back, allowing you to sit comfortably during meditation.
- Keep your feet straight and hips distance-apart.
- Inhale, and raise your hands.
- Exhale, fold your hands forward and bring your hands towards the ground.
- Let your arms, torso hands and head hang loosely.
- Garland Pose (Malasana): Garland pose is a great hip opener. Therefore, if you are sitting in meditation, your groins muscles, and adductors will appreciate it.
- Begin in a squat with your feet near to each other.
- Your thighs should be a bit wider greater than your body
- Exhale, lean forward and then wrap the torso in between the legs.
- Place your elbows on your inner knees, then join your hands.
- The Reclining Turn (Jathara Parivartanasana): This twisting position is a fantastic method of preparing and toning the back, spine the abdominal, and back muscles. With muscles toned can you sit upright.
- Relax on your back, and then wrap your knees to your chest.
- Stretch your arms out towards the side, palms upwards.
- Move the knees from the right, pointing towards the right elbow.
- Your abdomen should be rotated to the left.
There’s no reason to be surprised if you be a victim of distractions, mind-body issues and much more when you’re on a yoga mat. Include more mindfulness in your yoga practice to reap the benefits of the style practiced.
- Take note of the breath and alignment as you perform yoga asanas. If you approach yoga poses with focus on the particulars, you can go further into the posture.
- While you perform the yoga posture, such as”the Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I) It is likely to feel tense shoulders, as well as other sensations within the body. While you are practicing the yoga posture, such as it in the Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I) It is likely to experience tight shoulders, as well as other sensations within the body. The tensions that you experience during the pose can cause you to become more agitated and eventually lead to the release of the posture. In lieu of taking action to thoughts, it is better to act in a calm manner by observing the sensations, paying attention to your breath, focusing on the moment and holding the pose until the instructor leads you out. Through being mindful in yoga, you will enjoy the benefits of increased awareness, and experience the joy of being in being present in the moment.
- Start and finish your yoga practice with postures that relax you and allow you to enjoy the benefits of quiet. Between the fast-paced and intense yoga sequences you can add calm and soothing poses such as Balasana, Baddha Konasana for enriching your mind. You can hold the poses you are familiar with for a prolonged period of time allowing your mind to observe the changing sensations. As time passes, you’ll gain inner peace and understanding even in the difficult poses too.
To focus and balance your energy levels, practice Savasana meditation
By practicing meditation, you’ve achieved moments of calm in your inner peace as well as mental clarity and the connection between your mind and body. It is, however, an effort to sit in a straight posture. Don’t get discouraged and you can practice meditation at the same time in Savasana (Corpse Yoga). Relax your mind and body away from the agitation and into a state of peace.
- Lay on your back on the ground with your legs extended and arms tucked between your legs.
- Take a deep breath and relax your muscles.
- Then, slowly move your body from your toes all the way up to your head.
- Be mindful of any sensations you feel in the body. Be aware of the sensations, tightness along with the mental thoughts that arise.
- Don’t try to alter the experience or the thoughts. Just notice them.
- Pay attention to your spine and then the whole body in order to feel the other sensations.
- Now you can draw your mind back into the breath.
- Put your hands on your heart. Spend a few minutes focusing on both the mental and emotional aspects.
- Inhale, then come back to the present. Feel more refreshed, awake and alive.
Combine the power of meditation and yoga for deepening your practice as well as for diving into the sea of calm consciousness, awareness, and awakening.