India The Yoga Magnet For The Globe?
Not only is it the birthplace of Yoga where the truth, authenticity and history of yoga are profound, it is also the place for young individuals with an inclination towards yoga to explore, to innovate and to bring alive a new vision for the way Yoga is taught, learnt and spread the world over.
These deep roots and open arms have welcomed the people of the world to come forth to this land in search of Yoga in all its forms and the world is responding to whole heartedly. India is the home, the birthplace and the only true source of the knowledge that is Yoga; hence, it is simply natural for people to be drawn to it.
Spiritual and yogic powerhouses such as Rishikesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kullu-Manali, etc. are both historically and currently rich in yogic tradition. The most powerful reason to look towards India for yoga is the Megalith Mountains of the Himalayas. The snow hides under it a glorious history and mystical traditions of Yoga and Spirituality that can be found nowhere else. It is within these mountains that the origins of Yoga took place. This is the irresistible power of the Himalayan Mountains; its mysticism draws the seeker from any part of the globe.
All over India, there are innumerable schools of Yoga, ashrams and retreats that allow visitors to come and get a glimpse of Yoga in its motherland. The truly magical aspect of coming to this land as a seeker is that with the practice of Yoga, one is also nourished spiritually. Yoga is the union of the body, mind and soul and here in India, the practitioner gains a spiritual inclination because of the effect the land has on them, a spiritual inclination that is otherwise missed.
With both the public sector and private institutions working together, there are now a plethora of opportunities for individuals who are invested in yoga. There are countless career and business options in the field of yoga ranging from teacher, trainer, product design, product manufacturing, research and development, journalism and so on. The list is endless now that Yoga has become a world wide phenomenon. The most valuable aspect of opting for a career in yoga is that it provides a holistic environment that can benefit both your professional and your personal lives as well. This is alluring indeed for the newer generations who wish to choose an avant-garde life with nourishing roots. When the future generations are so encouraged, Yoga will surely continue to draw spirits from the corners of the globe.
The greatest achievement is the validation of the 21st of June as the International Yoga Day which has taken Yoga to the top of the podium, making it a world wide celebration. This accomplishment by our renowned Prime Minister has catapulted India to a global status as the True source of Yoga. By these celebrations, the world unites as one to honor and cherish this beautiful gift to mankind that is Yoga.
Within the tradition of Yoga is a philosophy, “Vasudaiv Kutumbakam” which is a Sanskrit saying that means “The world is one Family”. India is the motherland that welcomes all the children of Yoga to this abode of knowledge.
