About Yoga & Meditation in India
Intrduction :- " Yoga has a complete message for humanity It has a message for the human body, It has a message for the human mind, And it has also a message for the human soul"
India is a land that is known for Yoga and meditation for thousands of years. In fact, Yoga owes its origin to India and is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. Yoga is a vibrant living tradition not only in India but also across the world. Yoga is seen as a means to physical health and spiritual well being. Yoga is a path of inner transformation and discipline. Yoga and Meditation are just such indigenous twin techniques of self-realization and purification. One incomplete without the other, they help an individual to develop a sense of physical, mental, emotional as well as spiritual well being. Yoga in all its forms tries to create harmony of the body with the mind and soul. It is a very general term that encompasses many different disciplines ranging from the purely physical to the purely spiritual, and is a truly original Indian concept.
Many people believe that yoga and meditation are mystic arts that demand complete devotion to the exclusion of everything else. However, the truth is that Yoga and Meditation are not the hard taskmasters they are often made out to be. Yoga and Meditation can easily be incorporated into our daily lives, requiring no more than a few minutes, if not more, everyday. Their benefits on the other hand are wide-ranging and restorative. For instance, meditation has proven to be highly effective in treating psychological conditions, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety, and Yoga is known to increase levels of self-confidence and memory.
Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra are all parts of the ancient life-disciplines that have been practiced in India for centuries. They find mention in the scriptures of the Vedas and Upnishads. Yoga is the the science of the Union with the divine, with Truth; Tantra is the most direct method of controlling the energy that creates the ultimate union with truth; and Ayurveda is the science of life. The purpose of each practice is to help the individual achieve longevity, rejuvenation and self-realisation. The object of the practice of Yoga and Tantra is liberation, although only certain disciplined individuals are able to achieve the ultimate goals through these practices. If Ayurveda is the science of the body, Yoga is the science of the body, Yoga is the science of spirit. They are sister sciences. The practice of Yoga is an important , natural, preventive measure to ensure good health. The practice of an ayurvedic regimen is a precursor to Yoga because it is only when the body is fit that the individual is ready to study the spiritual science of Yoga.
There are many forms of meditations silent sitting, chanting, praying, and walking meditation, meditation that uses visualization or focus on objects. Meditation can be found in almost every tradition in the world if one were to look into their more contemplative practices. Samadhi is the state of highest equilibrium during meditation, when the individual consciousness merges into the cosmic consciousness. All limitations vanish, the individual consciousness empties itself and in that emptying process, consciousness expands. Life changes and daily living becomes a new and fresh experience. Life itself becomes meditation, for meditation it is not separate from life but a part of life. Creative intelligence begins to operate in the body, mind and consciousness and all problems dissolve in this new expanded awareness However, one should remember that all the beneficial results of committed and regular practice.
Yoga Tour in India also takes you to cities some of the popular attractions such as Taj Mahal (Agra), Agra Fort (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Jantar Mantar (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur) etc. Enjoy the optional dinner at Chokhi dhani, an ethnic village resort, located close to Jaipur. Here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities.
We have designed special Yoga and Meditation tour packages that will allow you to combine your holiday and travel to India with a truly uplifting and revitalizing experience.
