Yog, an ancient Indian science and art, given by sage Patanjali, has 8 parts, mastering which, one meets God. It is not just physical fitness, but synchronization and harmonization of body, mind and soul with each other.

Many relaxation techniques can help you achieve the relaxation response. Those whose stress-busting benefits have been widely studied include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, visualization, yoga, and tai chi.

There are a couple of related issues regarding the subject of meditation and illness. The first is the idea that illness is a result of ‘negativity’, unreleased issues, and / or ‘bad karma'. The second idea is that illness is something, ‘wrong’ and that we have a ‘right’ to a pain free, wonderful life.

Much of the literature about meditation and illness talks about developing the 'relaxation response' in by going in to an alpha state. This is a wonderful discovery that will continue to benefit many people, but it is not all that meditation is about.

Pregnancy changes you, suddenly you are responsible not only for yourself but for another life that is growing so trustingly inside you. Everything you do suddenly becomes a lot less selfish and holistic.