How can yoga and meditation help us shape our future lives? Most of us seek fulfillment in our lives. We live in a world that conditions us to believe that external parties can give us what we want. Our experiences show us again and again that nothing external can completely satisfy man's internal need for "something more". Most of the time, however, we find ourselves dreaming about something that always seems to be beyond our reach. We are involved in doing rather than in action and awareness. It is difficult for us to imagine a circumstance of complete calm and rest in which thoughts and feelings cease to dance in eternal motion. Yet it is precisely in these circumstances of tranquility that it is impossible to reach the level of joy and understanding that we can experience. Yoga is a simple process of reversing the normal outward flow of energy and consciousness, but requires meditation to practice. In this article, the concept of yoga and meditation, the purpose of yoga and meditation and the benefits of yoga and meditation will be written. Starting from yoga, yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practices, which originated in ancient India with the aim of achieving a permanent state of mental peace 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 widespread popularity in recent decades – these are in reality only the most superficial aspect of this profound science that reveals the infinite potential of the mind and soul human (What is Yoga?, Really, Self-Realization Fellowship). The entire system of Yoga is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing... middle of paper... rks citedhttp://www.yogananda-srf. org/The_Eightfold_Path_of_Yoga.aspx#.U11qIl4Y9KMCWhat Is Yoga Really?, Self-Realization Fellowshiphttp://www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.htmlGeneral Information on Yoga, 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 Ostheophathic Associationhttp:// www. mayoclini -YogaThe physical benefits of yoga, hubpagehttp://examinedexistence.com/the-five-mental-and-psychological-benefits-of-yoga/The five mental and psychological benefits of yoga, examines existence