How can yoga and meditation help shape our future lives? Most of us seek fulfillment in our lives. We live in a world that conditions us to believe that external subjects can give us what we want. Again and again, our experiences show us that nothing external can completely satisfy the inner human need for “something more.” However, most of the time we dream of something that always seems out of our reach. We are busy doing rather than being in action and awareness. It is difficult for us to imagine a situation of complete calm and rest in which thoughts and feelings cease to dance in eternal movement. Yet it is in such a situation of tranquility that it is impossible to achieve a level of joy and understanding that we can feel. Yoga is a simple process of reversing the ordinary external flow of energy and consciousness, but its practice requires meditation. In this article, we will discuss the concept of yoga and meditation, the purpose of yoga and meditation, and the benefits of yoga and meditation. Beginning with yoga, yoga refers to physical, mental and spiritual practices originating in ancient India aimed at achieving a state of permanent peace of mind in order to experience one's true self (Bryant 2009, p. 10, p.457). The word “yoga” means “union”. Many people think of yoga only as physical exercises - the asanas or postures that have gained popularity in recent decades - and are in reality only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding infinite potentials. of the human mind and soul (What is yoga?). , Truly, Self-Realization Fellowship). The entire system of Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing...... middle of article ......rks cited http://www.yogananda-srf. org/The_Eightfold_Path_of_Yoga.aspx#.U11qIl4Y9KMWhat Is Yoga, Really?, Self-Realization Fellowshiphttp://www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.htmlGeneral Yoga Information, American Yoga Associationhttp://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/Yoga#cite_ref -32Yoga, Wikipediahttp://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your-health/health-conditions-library/general-health/Pages/yoga.aspxThe benefits of yoga, American Ostheopathic Association http://www. mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-owned/yoga/art-20044733?pg=1Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity, Mayo Clinichttp://mattinertia.hubpages.com/hub/Physical-Benefits -of -YogaThe Physical Benefits of Yoga, hubpagehttp://examinedexistence.com/the-five-mental-and-psychological-benefits-of-yoga/The Five Mental and Psychological Benefits of Yoga, Examined Existence