Yoga and Meditation

One thinks of Kerala when one talks about yoga, meditation, rejuvenation and ayurveda. The reason behind this is the fact that in Kerala, yoga and meditation are taught and practiced by experts. The idea is to promote healthy living among people. Meditation and Yoga centres in Kerala with their tranquil environment and lush green location are the best option if one is seeking mental harmony.

How meditation works
Meditation is a process that helps you connect with your inner peace. You take a deep breath, close your eyes and sit comfortably in a meditative position. The idea is to not let your mind wander and focus on the breathing. Following these steps for good 10 minutes helps you achieve patience and calm. After ayurveda, yoga and meditation are two most sought after of way of living in Kerala.

Meditation is not just about concentration, it is concentrating while releasing your mind off unwanted thoughts and finally reaching a stage where there is total emptiness. It cannot be reached immediately. It may take days or even months to attain full concentration and free your mind off disturbing thoughts.

How yoga works
Yoga is an ancient art based on a harmonizing system of development for the body, mind, and spirit. The continued practice of yoga leads to a sense of peace and well-being, and also a feeling of being at one with their environment. This ancient practice has existed through time, and people are again taking up yoga to attain peace and calm and release their tension and frustration. Yoga is a way to escape the fast paced chaos of metropolitan life. However, one must also realise that there is no instant recipe to gain benefits of yoga. The sages in ancient India used to meditate for years together, oblivious to their surroundings.

Yoga, if done the right way, helps in honing up concentration level. With sincere efforts one can see immediate results, with a glow on the face and more flexibility in the body.

Some of the Best Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Kerala

• Namaste Ayurvedic Wellness Centre
• AyurYoga Eco-Ashram
• Hinterland Village Resort
• Zen Meditation Centre

Trained meditation experts in Kerala take you to that higher level of awareness. They make sure that when you go back home you are a different person.