"Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of our own being but by integration of the contraries."

Science has discovered spirituality and spirituality has been proven by science. Both puruse the understanding of existence and reality by sharing a deep curiosity about the universe. Science focuses on the external, empirical, and objective world and spirituality focuses on the inner, subjective, and intuitive connection to something larger than ourselves. Aligning both with the interdisciplinary study of yoga creates more possibilities and freedom to choose outcomes in all areas of life.

 
Reaching a state of meditation through systematic relaxation balances gross and subtle endpoints in the body and the mind, producing the experience that lies at the center of creativity.  As the breath slows down and deepens, the heartrate balances, and the body and mind are allowed to experience their original blueprint.  The result of this integration is the creation of space and the opening of energetic channels of thought and feeling. This changes the way we perceive and creates equanimity and opportunities for expansion.  

When yoga is practiced comprehensively, a meditative state is achieved.  When systematic relaxation leading to a state of meditation is practiced, yoga is experienced.