Yoga is known to be in practice for thousands of years, even much before India came into existence and the mental and physical benefits of yoga have been extolled fervently by all and sundry. However, strangely, in the country of its origin it appears that just a tiny fraction of the population practice yoga.
As far as I am concerned, contrary to the benefits of yoga mentioned in the text message which I received from Ministry of AYUSH, viz., Rejuvenation, control of mind, body and emotions, live life to the full potential, etc., hold no water because with the present excruciatingly difficult life situation brought on by spiraling-out-of-control cost of living, insecurity to life due to unchecked robberies, road accidents, inadequate/mismanaged Govt. health care system, sky rocketing cost of medicines, are taking such a heavy toll on the mind and body that no amount of or type of yoga can ease the mind or body.
Yoga may work for the politicians, the rich and the filthy rich and as a temporary fad for some others who hope to divert their mind from present reality.
— Jaimes E. Rodrigues,
Santa Cruz
