One look around you will tell you that everyone seems to be practising yoga or talking about yoga – but all this has got very little to do with what yoga really is. This $27 billion industry has attracted 30% more popularity in the last 4 years, with yoga studios mushrooming at every corner. However, there is a huge difference between this ancient science and the multi-million dollar business it has become.
The West with its limited knowledge has transformed this beautiful and ancient science into a weight loss and power exercise programme, completely oriented towards the physical body. What’s sad is that India, the birthplace of yoga is also moving away from the essence of this mythical science. Here are some of the common myths about yoga… debunked: