Yoga is a traditional Indian form of physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and moral teachings. Its beginnings may generally be attributed to the Indus Valley culture circa 3000 BCE, and writings like the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras provide considerable details on it. Yoga is a holistic discipline that seeks to bring the body, mind, and spirit together in order to promote self-realization and spiritual enlightenment.
International Yoga Day was celebrated on the 21st of June. This global event, recognized by the United Nations, emphasizes the universal appeal and benefits of yoga. People from all over the world participate in yoga sessions, workshops, and discussions. Public parks, schools, and community centers often host large gatherings where enthusiasts practice yoga together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. The day serves as a reminder of the profound impact yoga can have on physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being.
Yoga is a profound journey towards inner calm and self-discovery, not merely physical exercise. Yoga fosters self-control, mindfulness, and a closer relationship with one’s inner self. Yoga practitioners have a heightened awareness and a sense of unity with the divine as they go through the stages of the practice, from asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control) to dhyana (meditation) and samadhi (ultimate absorption).
By teaching us to live in balance with the environment and ourselves, yoga promotes compassion, serenity, and spiritual development and I Pushpam Appalanaidu, practice Yoga every day.
