YOGA AND MEDITATION

Presented By :-

Roll no 16 Anchit Gangwar

Roll no 16 Anju Patel
Roll no 18 Ankit Kumar Patel
Roll no 19 Ankita Agarwal
Roll no 20 Ankita Meena
Roll no 21 Ansh Mishra
Roll no 22 Anshuman
Roll no 23 Anuj Poonia
 REFERENCE
1. Guyton & Hall textbook of medical
physiology
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2. AK Jain book
3.GK Pal book
4.https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-
health
 WHAT IS
YOGA?
The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from
the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’,
meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’.
Yoga leads to
The union of individual consciousness
with that
of the Universal Consciousness,
indicating a perfect harmony
between the mind and body,
Man & Nature.
 ORIGIN
Yoga is originated from Veda , oldest scripture of India (4000 B.C.)
and systematically presented :-
by Sage Patanjali in Yogasutra in
around 150 B.C.

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 THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
YOGA
The International Day of Yoga has been
celebrated annually on 21 June since
2015 ,
following its inception in the United
Nations General Assembly in 2014 .

Indian Prime Minister,

Narendra Modi on
The International Day of Yoga
PURPOSES OF YOGA
To achieve the highest potential .
To experience enduring health and
happiness .
To improve the quality of life .
To extend healthy , productive years
far beyond the accepted norm.
Swami
Vivekananda
Swami Vivekanand says, “ YOGA IS A
MEANS OF COMPRESSING ONE’S
EVOLUTION INTO A SINGLE LIFE OR EVEN
A SHORTER TIME IN THAN THAT “ .

Vivekananda meditating
Posture in London
December 1896.
 PHILOSOPHY
Lorem ipsumTo convey its Spiritual message, yoga is divided into 6
branches:-
 HATHA YOGA- aims at the perfection of body, includes Asanas and
Pranayama .
 RAJA YOGA- aims at perfection of mind, includes mainly meditation, but
also
includes ASTHANGA YOGA(eight limbs)
 TANTRA YOGA- based on principles that all creation is divine
manifestation and all wordly activies are divine play.
 INTERNAL YOGA
• KARMA YOGA- path of service.
• BHAKTI YOGA- aims to establish a path of devotion, a positive way of
Above are the triple paths of THE YOGAS OF
GITA.
channel emotion.
 YOGIC
Modern yoga is morePRACTICES
about the fitness of body to make it more immune,
strong and Therefore modern yoga consists much of yogic practices
flexible.
like:

i. ASANAS
ii. PRANAYAMS
iii. KRIYAS
iv. MUSIC therapy
v. DEEP RELAXATION {conclusion activity}

PSYCHO-
The nature of yogic practices is
Relation of mind and body with nervous system
NEUROPHYSICAL
 IMPORTANCE OF YOGA IN THIS PANDEMIC
• Yoga is the best thing to adopt as a lifestyle habit.

• It helps us to build a strong physical , mental and spiritual

health system.

• It helps us to improve blood flow and helps in building mind

clarity.

• Also helps us to stay calm.

• There are different forms of yoga that helps us to stay

physically strong and

balanced
 ASANAS
SURYA NAMASKAR

SALUTATION TO
SUN

maintains a balance
supply of
oxygenated blood
and perfect
harmony to all
systems of the
Enhances the
body.
psychosomatic
System .
 PADMASANA
head ,neck, back
.
absolutely straight,
meant for concentration
and help in relieving
physical and nervous
problems

Enhances concentration
and mental clarity by
encouraging a stable &
focused posture.
 DHANURASANA
like a bow, strengthens the abdomen muscles,
removes constipation, maintains spine erect
 VAJRASANA
strengthens the thigh muscles and
produce alertness ,
Improve digestion .

The gentle compression on abdomen,

stimulates the digestive organ
hence helping the breakdown of food
efficiently
 BHUJANGSA
NA
tone up the organs of abdomen and strengthens the bac
Increase appetite and prevent constipation.
by gentle massaging the abdominal organs , the stretch
promotes better appetite .
 SHAVASANA
Complete relaxation ; helps to relieve from insom
By releasing tension from body and calming
the mind
 PRANAYAMAS
 Science of proper breathing ,or controlled
breathing which helps in increasing total lungs
capacity ,increasing flow of vital energy to
various organs.
 To build immune system
 To strengthen autonomic nervous system.
Few varieties
o Kapalbhati pranayama: inspiration gentle and
are :-
expiration is vigorous.
o Bhramari pranayama: sound of bee during
expiration.
 OTHER
PRACTICES
 KRIYAS or purification technique
includes :-
1. Eye cleaning(Tratake)
2. Nasal cleaning (Jal neti)
3. Abdominal cleaning(Nauli) 1.Tratake 2.Jal neti

4. Stomach cleaning(Dhauti)
5.Cleaning of head (kapalbharti)

3. Dhauti
Yogic practice is also helpful in the management of
non-communicable diseases like-
• Hypertension (yoga stimulates parasympathetic nervous system hence

decreasing BP)

• Bronchial asthma (yoga increases lung capacity due to use of diaphragm)

• Diabetes (yoga improve insulin kinetics)

• Obesity (muscles used , use fat for energy expenditure )

• Depression(calmness)

• Sleep disorders (prevents insomnia by stimulating )

 FASTING
Fasting is the act of abstaining
From food or drink ,
Or both , for a set period of time .

Yoga and fasting can be a

powerful combination
For overall wellness. Yoga help you maint
Stamina , reduce stress , and improve yo
Digestion.
 MEDITATION
A practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind
using a combination of mental and physical techniques.

From whatever and wherever the mind wonders due to

its flickering
and
and unsteady
bring it nature ,one must certainly– withdraw
BHAGAVAD it
GITA
back control of self.
 PROCESS OF
MEDITATION
Although it may be performed at any time at any place
but may be done once or twice a day , about 20
minutes each time.
•Asana- mediation should be preceded by proper
posture or asana like Padmaasana , Sukhasana.
• Pranayama- take 4 or 5 slow breaths , has a calming
effect on mind and facilitates meditation proper.
•Pratyahara – means gathering together numerous
directionless thoughts and decreasing their intensity to
give direction.
•Dharana –
it means concentration. One can concentrate on following:-
1.A part of the body , specially a point between the
eyebrows or the area
in front of heart.
2.A sound such as AUM (OM),amen ,a mantra or a neutral
sound
3.A mental image , a god picture, a Lotus ,a flame or a
bright light.
4.An idea or thought such as peace , love ,unity.
•DHAYANA-
It is the ability to stay focused on the object for
uninterruptedly for long time without other thoughts
dwelling in mind
Thoughts can be handled by some of these tips
like:-
a)Ignore
b)Reject
c)Record or to write on paper
 Physiology of MEDITATION :-

• Meditation deactivate
sympathetic nervous system
and activates parasympathetic
nervous system .
• Over time meditation lead to
increase in gray matter density
in the hippocampus and other
frontal regions of the brain .
 ZEN MEDITATION
•Zen meditation, also known as Zazen, is a meditation
technique rooted in Buddhist psychology.
•The goal of Zen meditation is to regulate attention.
 VIPASSANA
The word vipassana means clear seeing it is a
form of meditation which mainly focuses on self
awareness and cultivate inner peace .

A 10 days vipassana meditation course is an impressive

experience focused on mindfulness and self awareness.
 1. Noble Silence
Silence is maintained throughout the course no speaking, eye contact, or gesture to
minimize distractions and promote inner focus.

2. Daily Schedule
Days start at 4:00 AM and end at 9:00 PM, with extensive meditation sessions, breaks
for meals, and evening Dhamma talks. A typical day includes 10+ hours of meditation.

3. Meditation Technique
Early days focus on Anapana (breath awareness) to develop concentration. From day
four, you practice Vipassana, observing bodily sensations to understand impermanence
and detach from suffering.
 4. Meals
Simple vegetarian meals are provided, with the main meal at noon and a
light evening snack.

5. Environment
The center is usually located in a peaceful setting, free from external
distractions.

6. Challenges
You may face physical discomfort, emotional release, or mental restlessness,
but these are part of the process of cleansing and insight.
 7. Goal
The aim is to cultivate inner peace, equanimity, and deeper insight into
the nature of reality.

By the end of the course, many report feeling calmer and more mindful.
It’s a rigorous but transformative experience, requiring patience,
discipline, and commitment.