We meditate to calm the mind and perceive inner self through spirituality. On the other hand, we also meditate to relieve stress and ease other lifestyle disorders.
Practicing yoga in the long-term can change the structure of the brain and could protect against cognitive decline in old age, according to a new study.
Meditation and breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, can work like fertiliser for the brain, strengthening our ability to focus on tasks.
Mental illness in city dwellers which has emerged as a major problem can be treated to an extent through yoga.