Meditation is first mentioned in the Upanishads, a collection of ancient Indian philosophical texts.

The primary goal of meditation in Indian literature is to connect with the divine, or to achieve a state of spiritual enlightenment.

Patanjali is considered to be the father of yoga, as he codified the eight limbs of yoga in his Yoga Sutras.

Samadhi is the term for the state of deep meditation in which the mind is completely still and focused.

The Yoga Sutras is considered to be the definitive text on meditation, as it provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of yoga.

Prana is the term for the energy that flows through the body and is said to be responsible for healing.

Yoga therapy is the practice of using meditation to heal the body and mind.

Charaka is considered to be the father of Ayurveda, as he wrote the Charaka Samhita, one of the most important texts on Ayurveda.

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three doshas, or humors, that are said to govern the body and mind in Ayurveda.

The Charaka Samhita is considered to be the definitive text on Ayurveda.

Ayurveda is the practice of using herbs and other natural remedies to heal the body and mind.

Agastya is considered to be the father of Siddha medicine, as he is said to have brought the knowledge of Siddha medicine to South India.

Integrated medicine, holistic medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine are all terms for the practice of using meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda to heal the body and mind.

The Agastya Samhita is considered to be the definitive text on Siddha medicine.

Traditional Indian medicine, Indian holistic medicine, and Indian complementary and alternative medicine are all terms for the practice of using meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, and Siddha medicine to heal the body and mind.