From Ancient Indian Heritage To Global Revolution, How Has Yoga Transformed Millions Of Lives
Yoga News: India's ancient cultural heritage 'Yoga' has today become a global festival, enriching the lives of millions across the world physically, mentally and spiritually. It began thousands of years ago with the Vedas and Upanishads, when sages taught the balance of life through meditation and self-awareness. Today, yoga has become a symbol of health and peace not only in India but in every corner of the world.
When yoga is discussed in India, the first name that comes to mind is that of Baba Ramdev, famously known as a yoga guru. Baba Ramdev's role in promoting yoga in India is noteworthy. He established the Divya Yoga Mandir Trust in 1995 and Patanjali Yogpeeth in 2006, bringing yoga and Ayurveda to the masses. His television programmes and large yoga camps held in India and abroad have taught millions of people pranayama and asanas.
Yoga Has Made Its Mark Globally
Ramdev, emphasising yoga, popularised practices like Bhastrika, Kapalbhati and Anulom-Vilom, which are effective in common health problems such as stress and diabetes. In 2015, he celebrated Yoga Day with 5,200 people at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and in 2017, he created a world record with 300,000 people in Ahmedabad. Through Baba Ramdev's initiative, yoga has also made its mark on the global stage.
Following the efforts of Patanjali and the Indian government, particularly the declaration by the United Nations in 2014 of 21 June as International Yoga Day, yoga has been established on the global stage. The initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed it into a mass movement, resulting in yoga camps, workshops and online classes being held worldwide. The number of yoga studios and training centres in the USA, Europe, Australia and African countries has increased rapidly.
The reason for yoga's popularity is its holistic approach. It provides not only physical exercise but also mental peace and emotional balance. Through asanas, pranayama and meditation, people are finding relief from stress, anxiety and chronic illnesses. The World Health Organisation has also described yoga as effective for managing mental health and lifestyle-related diseases. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, online yoga sessions helped people maintain physical and mental health at home.
Today, yoga has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries. From Hollywood stars to corporate employees, everyone is incorporating yoga into their routine. Institutes like Iyengar, Bihar School of Yoga and Patanjali in India have presented yoga in a modern form, making it popular among young people. Yoga tourism has also made India a global attraction, with places like Rishikesh and Goa becoming pilgrimage sites for those learning yoga.
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