Similarity between yoga and meditation

Yoga is a practice of physical postures and poses while integrating the mind, body and spirit through breath and meditation. Yoga  is not only physically beneficial it includes health benefit like  flexibility, strength and balance, happier mood, mental clarity, decreased back pain, better sleep, a calmer mind.

         

 Meditation is known to be a natural extension from yoga, a mental discipline when a person can focus intently. There are a variety of ways to practice meditation , the purpose of meditation is to become more connected with oneself and to achieve inner peace and calm. The true goal of meditation is to quiet the mind.

            

 Most people benefit more greatly when practicing meditation and yoga in the morning. Creating a peaceful and relaxing space in the home to being relaxed, another important factor for proper meditation and yoga practice is the breath.