I wish to sincerely applaud the article on Yoga that is grounded in the true spirit of this ancient discipline. Essence of Yoga is often lost in superficial displays and hysterical publicity tamasha,showmanship Your article stood out as a refreshing reminder of the authentic purpose.Yoga in my view is a science of inner alignment, balance, and self-awareness. It is a way of life that harmonizes the body, mind, and breath, guiding individuals toward peace, clarity, and holistic well-being.Your candid articulation rightly shifted the focus away from performative spectacle .Such clarity is both rare and needed, especially on International Yoga Day.
Thank you for keeping the message rooted and real. C S RAO
Well said, Arun. The overwhelming "McDonaldisation" of age-old Eastern spiritual practices like Yoga and mindfulness, misinterprets their teachings in its aims. Their secular, non-threatening nature makes it easily accessible to people from all streams of activity and religious/ political persuasion. But, its short sighted goals represent hijacking of the most glorious of spiritual teachings to selfish and narrow-minded ends. - paraphrased from Shackle S, The New Humanist. https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/5503/privatising-the-causes-of-stress-dovetails-nicely-with-neoliberal-ideology - I would strongly recommend reading this article.
I wish to sincerely applaud the article on Yoga that is grounded in the true spirit of this ancient discipline. Essence of Yoga is often lost in superficial displays and hysterical publicity tamasha,showmanship Your article stood out as a refreshing reminder of the authentic purpose.Yoga in my view is a science of inner alignment, balance, and self-awareness. It is a way of life that harmonizes the body, mind, and breath, guiding individuals toward peace, clarity, and holistic well-being.Your candid articulation rightly shifted the focus away from performative spectacle .Such clarity is both rare and needed, especially on International Yoga Day.
Thank you for keeping the message rooted and real. C S RAO
Well said, Arun. The overwhelming "McDonaldisation" of age-old Eastern spiritual practices like Yoga and mindfulness, misinterprets their teachings in its aims. Their secular, non-threatening nature makes it easily accessible to people from all streams of activity and religious/ political persuasion. But, its short sighted goals represent hijacking of the most glorious of spiritual teachings to selfish and narrow-minded ends. - paraphrased from Shackle S, The New Humanist. https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/5503/privatising-the-causes-of-stress-dovetails-nicely-with-neoliberal-ideology - I would strongly recommend reading this article.