Ayurveda: What is Difference Between Yoga and Meditation?

Yoga



What is yoga?



Yoga is a spiritual, mental and physical discipline, which helps attain permanent peace. But over the years, yoga is associated with physical fitness.



Benefits of yoga:



- All round fitness

- Weight loss

- Relieves stress

- Improves immunity

- Better posture

- Increases energy



Types of yoga:



There are several types of yoga asanas to improve different elements in life, here are a few:

- Kundalini

- Ashtanga

- Raja Yoga

- Hatha Yoga

- Swara Yoga

- Jnana Yoga

- Bhakti Yoga

- Manta Yoga



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Meditation



What is meditation?



Meditation is a part of yoga, which should ideally be followed after yoga asanas. Meditative techniques take you through energising the body and intellect. Mediation also improves breathing and the mind, and eventually self-realisation.



Benefits of meditation:



- Stress relief

- Lowers high blood pressure and tension-related pain like headaches, insomnia, ulcers and joints pain too.

- Improves the mood, immunity, alertness and energy.



Types of meditation:



There are different meditative techniques to suit different purposes:

- Mindful meditation

- Reflective meditation

- Mantra mediation

- Focused meditation

- Visualisation meditation



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