Yoga for Meditation

Yoga is an ancient Hindu practice that uses breathing and stretching exercises to prepare the body for the spiritual path. These exercises condition the physical body so that the mind can practice meditation without obstacles. In the sixth and final installment of Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice series, premier yoga instructor Rodney Yee leads this beautiful presentation (filmed on location in Yosemite National Park) of meditation exercises. The workout contains five different yoga sessions -- moutain, garden, tree, wind, and sky -- each approximately ten minutes long and designed to relieve stress, deepen relaxation, and rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit. Yee's soothing voice and vivid descriptions add to the restorative qualitites of this yoga practice. This workout is recommended for all fitness levels.