Yoga & Meditation Directory

Yoga is a practice of Hinduism that strives to the break the cycle of rebirth. It is more often concerned with exercise. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means to join or unite. This implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individuals’ body within mind and mind with soul, which helps to achieve a contended, happy, balanced and useful life to live in this world of pleasures. Meditation is done in order to purify their minds and free themselves from thoughts about material things. Through meditation one can hope to achieve perfect mindfulness that is each one’s body and soul and help improve the concentration level. Meditation is mainly based on concentration and focus on mind and soul and that leads to a stress less state of mind.