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Yoga vs Meditation: Key Differences, Benefits & Which Is Right for You?

Yoga vs Meditation: Key Differences, Benefits and Which One Is Right for You?

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Many people confuse yoga and meditation as being the same thing, whereas there are others who think of yoga as strictly a physical form of exercise and meditation as merely sitting silently with eyes closed.

Although these two types of practices have a lot in common, there are also misconceptions regarding their differences.

This article will provide an easy-to-understand description of the similarities and differences between the two activities.

What is Yoga?

Yoga aims to create harmony between your body, breath and mind.

The basic components of yoga are:

  • Asanas (postures)
  • Pranayama (breath control)
  • Concentration techniques
  • Meditation
  • Lifestyle/self-discipline

Therefore, yoga is not just about stretching and/or exercising your body.

What is Meditation?

Focusing your awareness and concentrating on a specific aspect of yourself are two of the main aspects of meditation.

For example, during meditation, you may want to focus on one of the following:

  • Your breath
  • Repeating a mantra or word
  • Listening to a sound
  • Contemplating varying thoughts
  • Focusing on experiencing only the present moment without thinking about anything else.

Generally speaking, unlike Yoga, where there may be a significant amount of movement during the practice of yoga, there is not usually much movement during the practice of meditation.

Yoga vs Meditation: Key Differences

YogaMeditation
Involves body, breath, and mindPrimarily focuses on the mind and awareness
May include physical movementUsually practiced while sitting still
Includes many different practicesIs one specific practice
Can improve flexibility and body awarenessCan improve focus and mindfulness
Often includes meditationIs itself a meditation practice

Is Meditation a Part of Yoga?

Traditionally, the art of yoga (the use of the body and mind as forms of practice) has a foundation in philosophy. Meditation is only a small part of this extensive discipline (the ‘meaning’) of yoga.

In simple terms:

Only a limited amount of meditation can be termed a ‘form’ of yoga.

Many different types of meditation are eligible to be called a ‘form’ of yoga.

Why Do Many People Practice Yoga Before Meditation?

Sitting in silence to meditate can be challenging for new meditators.

Doing some yoga first can help:

  • Relieve the tension in your body
  • Become more aware of your body
  • Breathe mindfully
  • Feel calmer

For these reasons, many people find it easier to meditate after doing yoga.

The Best Approach

The two practices may be combined in many ways, with many persons using both yoga and meditation in their practice.

One simple example of how to integrate both practices includes:

  • Practicing yoga for 10-15 minutes.
  • Practicing some breathing exercises for 5-10 minutes.
  • Meditating for another 5-10 minutes.

By doing that, you are able to enjoy the benefits of both practices in their entirety rather than separately.

Final Thoughts

It is important to understand the difference between yoga and meditation so that you can choose what practice fits your needs best and build your wellness routine with a regular and balanced approach.

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