Yoga and Meditation for Psychological Growth & Wellbeing

Yoga is a holistic science of universal applicability and adaptability. Although originated in India, Yoga and meditation are being practiced throughout the world. The rather consistent and wide range benefits and applications of yoga and meditation led numerous multi-disciplinary researchers to conduct research in these areas. A summary of important and relatively recent research done at the international and national levels related to yoga and meditation related to neuroimaging, cognition and perception, wellbeing, depression and higher states of consciousness is presented in this article.