Is yoga a practice of meditation? That is a good question. It is a question that I am often back and forth with. I think it depends on what type of yoga class you are taking. Some, I believe are definitely more active and physical. Others, I do believe are more meditation related and spiritual. When in a yoga session, you are often focusing your mind. My yoga teachers often repeat to focus your mind, concentrate on something. Also, you are constantly practicing your breathing in yoga. I think this has a lot to do with meditation. Also, at the end of each yoga session, the teacher asks to stay still and reflect. This is a great example of meditating.
However, I also believe that yoga is a form of physical practice. A lot of the sequences are body twisting and physical. However, still at the end of each physical yoga practice, you end it with a relaxed mind and body. I believe that yoga and meditation go hand in hand. I believe that they do have a symbiotic relationship.
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