Previously, people did not need to have a special day for performing Yoga, because Yoga was part and parcel of their lives. Unfortunately, now we need a special day to remind us to perform Yoga, just as we need a day to remember our mother and father.
In the olden days, people would wake up in the morning, bow down to Mother Earth and then, facing the sun, they would chant prayers and perform Surya Namaskarah.
The whole time they were praying, they were exposed to the rays of the rising sun. Today, in many countries, out of ten people, six or seven have a vitamin D deficiency.
Yoga is beneficial for our health, physical beauty and mental discipline. It helps reduce our cholesterol, and through this, it helps maintain cardiac health. It increases our bone strength. This is especially important as the incidence of arthritis and osteoporosis is on a steep rise. It even helps improve our memory power.
Yoga also creates powerful spiritual vibrations. These vibrations positively affect both us, as well as others. It is like entering a perfume factory. Even after emerging, the sweet fragrance will remain on our body, pleasing both to others and us. When we perform yoga with complete awareness, it purifies each and every cell in our body.
The purpose of Yoga is for our inner well-being. It does not belong to any particular faith or religion. It was passed on to us by the ancient seers for the well-being of humanity. Yoga helps us to reconnect with nature and eventually become one with God.
