YOGA'S INNER PURPOSE

Before we searched the skies and the seas, were we already searching within? The International Day of Yoga is new, but yoga itself is timeless.

- Kamlesh D. Patel (Daaji)

Its beginnings are beyond recorded history. In the silence of forests, along riverbanks, and beneath the open sky of ancient Bharat, sages sat in stillness. They did not invent a method; they recognised and gave form to a way of living, rooted in inner order, natural rhythm, and steady awareness of the whole. Yoga facilitates the natural union of body, breath, mind, and heart. This inner joining creates the conditions where deeper wisdom can emerge. Over time, it becomes easier to make decisions, stay balanced, and respond with calm in daily life.

The Rigveda spoke of the unity that holds all things. The Upanishads expressed it in three words: Tat Tvam Asi, you are that. The eight limbs of Yoga, from ethical principles (Yamas and Niyamas) to the ultimate state of Samadhi offer a complete roadmap for human flourishing. This ancient wisdom speaks to the modern soul because it addresses perennial human concerns: How do we find peace in chaos? How do we unite body, mind, and spirit? How do we transcend our limitations? India’s rishis answered these questions through experiential science, a methodology of self-discovery available to all.

A GLOBAL EMBRACE OF INNER PRACTICES

Today, people around the world begin their day with Yoga. In cities and villages, in homes and public spaces, they start with breathwork and meditation. These simple practices help reduce stress, improve focus, and bring a sense of calm to daily life.