The Difference Between Yoga and Zen Meditation?
When you meditate using Yoga what do you do to meditate? I am talking about relaxing Yoga like breathing Yoga.
And with the Zen meditation do you follow the something? Or you are counting your breathing etc?
Please give me example and breathing ratio.
Thank you.
The Difference Between Yoga Breathing ( Pranayam) and Zen Meditation.
– Yoga Breathing ( Pranayam ) – :
Pranayama (Sanskrit: pr???y?ma) is a Sanskrit word meaning "lengthening of the prana or breath".
While Zen Meditation : Includes Zazen & Sesshin : which itself express the meditation while sitting in Half Pranyam Position and Breathing.
Several researchers have reported that pranayama techniques are beneficial in treating a range of stress related disorders,[33] improving autonomic functions,[34] relieving symptoms of asthma,[35][36] and reducing signs of oxidative stress.[37][38] Practitioners report that the practice of pranayama develops a steady mind, strong will-power, and sound judgement,[32] and also claim that sustained pranayama practice extends life and enhances perception.[39]
Sources by information : http://www.zmeditation.com